Introductory Cave or Mine Diver

This program is designed to provide an introduction to the cave diving environment for sport divers.

How deep can you dive with this program?

• No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 132 fsw (40 msw).

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• Must be qualified in IANTD Wreck Diver or IANTD Cavern Diver, IANTD Limited Mine Diver or equivalent or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age for diver qualification WITH a parent or guardian authorization, 
  • OR
• Must be a minimum 18 years of age.
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 30 logged dives.

What are the training material requirements?

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit.

What are the equipment requirements?

• Comply with all Equipment Requirements as specified in the general Sport Diver Courses overview.
• Cylinder requirements:
  
  • A Single cylinder with a dual outlet valve is required, OR
  • Double cylinders with dual outlet manifold, OR
  • Sidemount Configuration.
• Reels, lights, cave markers, dive slate, cutting tool and a backup cutting tool.

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Land Drills
• Confined Water Sessions
• Open Water 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