This Program is designed to familiarize the experienced, certified technical cave or mine diver with the techniques; equipment and mindset required for sidemount diving activities in an underwater, overhead environment. Enable technical cave or mine divers to proficiently assemble and use sidemount diving equipment. Teach cave or mine divers the proper techniques to safely conduct cave diving activities that warrant the use of sidemount diving equipment (i.e. small passages, logistics and restrictions). Expose technical cave or mine divers to the conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities that present themselves during sidemount diving activities in underwater caves or mines.

How deep can you dive with the IANTD Adv. Cave or Mine - Sidemount Diver Program?

No dives may be conducted to depths greater than the qualification of the student.

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• Certifications requirements:
  • For Adv. Cave - Sidemount Diver:
    • IANTD Technical Cave Diver or higher or equivalent
  • For Adv. Mine - Sidemount Diver:
    • IANTD Technical Mine Diver or higher or equivalent.
• Age requirement:
  • A minimum of 18 years of age for Diver qualification with a parent or guardian authorization.
• Dive experience:
  • For Adv. Cave - Sidemount Diver:
    • Must provide proof of a minimum of 50 logged Cave Dives.
  • For Adv. Mine - Sidemount Diver:
    • Must provide proof of a minimum of 50 logged Mine Dives.

What is the minimum materials requirements?

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit.

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Overhead Dive Sessions

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!!

One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as:

• WATER
  • Wisdom;
  • Attitude;
  • Training;
  • Experience;
  • Repetition.

A relaxed confident diver is a safe diver who will enjoy exploring inner-space and pursue diving adventures for a lifetime.
by Tom Mount