Introductory Cave or Introductory Mine Diver Instructor

This Program is designed to provide quality training to divers advancing into introductory cave diving. In addition, it serves as a mechanism to further develop overhead teaching experience for Instructors, enabling them to evolve to more competent Cave Instructors.

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 as:
  • IANTD Cavern Instructor in Active Teaching Status or equivalent.
  • IANTD Cave Diver or higher or equivalent.
• Additional certifications required:
  • IANTD CPR or equivalent.
  • IANTD First Aid or equivalent.
  • IANTD Oxygen Administrator or equivalent. 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must provide proof a minimum of 200 logged dives which 75 were cave dives.
• Must have taught a minimum of 3 Cavern Diver Courses.

What are the equipment requirements?

• All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Cave Diver Program are mandatory.

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Open Water Sessions

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

One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe 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