Cave Training

The training can be split into three different levels or it can be done all at once.
The training is very demanding and students have to be very determined to conclude it satisfactorily.
The training can be performed either with classic double tank back mounted or with sidemount equipment. In both cases a previous targeted training is required.

Elevated prerequisites are required in order to reduce the high level of stress given by the overhead environment:

• 100 logged dives
• Student must be qualified as Advanced Open Water Diver
• Student must be qualified for the use of redundant equipment, twinset or sidemount
• 18 years old
• Student must demonstrate a safe attitude

The students must have the following personal equipment:

• mask
• fins (no split fins)
• exposure suit (minimum 5 mm with hood)
• Instruments: computer, compass
• wrist slate
• line cutter or small knife
• navigation kit (personalized)

The rest of the necessary equipment can be rented, but we strongly recommend students have their own:

• backplate + wing or sidemount rig
• 1 regulator with long hose
• 1 regulator with short hose
• 1 primary light (1000 lumen / 4 hours burning time)
• 2 back up light
• safety reel

IANTD Cavern Diver

Minimum 3 full days: lectures, open water sessions, 4 cavern dives.
The main elements of the course (but not limited to) are:

• basic overhead protocols
• line laying
• basic safety and emergency procedures
• Team procedures
• stress management

Those elements are developed within the limits of:

• natural daylight
• short distance from the exit (200ft/60m of linear penetration)
• 1/6 gas rule
• no decompression dives
• no restrictions
• no complex navigation

Extra training days may be required depending on student performance.

IANTD Introductory Cave Diver

Minimum 3 full days: lectures, open water sessions, 4 cave dives.
Prerequisite: Cavern Diver certification given by a recognized technical agency.
The main elements of the course (but not limited to) are:

• basic cave protocols
• line laying
• advanced safety and emergency procedures
• team procedures
• stress managements

Limits are extended to:

• over the natural daylight
• 1000ft / 300m of linear penetration
• 1/6 gas rule
• no decompression dives
• no restrictions
• no complex navigation

Extra days may be required depending on student performance.

Combined Cavern + Introductory Cave Diver

Minimum 5 full days: lectures, open water sessions, 8 cavern/cave dives.

IANTD Cave Diver

Minimum 5 full days: lectures, open water sessions, 8 cave dives.
Prerequisite: Introductory Cave Diver certification given by a recognized technical agency.
The main elements of the course (but not limited to) are:

• advanced cave protocols
• line laying
• complex navigation
• restrictions negotiating
• advanced safety and emergency procedures
• team procedures
• stress managements

Limits are extended to:

• over the natural daylight
• penetration distance based on the rule of gas
• 1/3 gas rule
• limited decompression dives

Extra days may be required depending on student performance.

Combined Cavern to Cave Diver

Minimum 8 full days: lectures, open water sessions, 14 cave dives.