Cavern and Cave Training
Cavern
The cavern diver course will develop the minimum skills and knowledge for cavern diving. Planning, environment, procedures, techniques, problem solving and other specialized needs of cavern diving are covered. Problem solving in cavern diving includes, but is not limited to: body positioning (trim), buoyancy control, emergency procedures, line following, and propulsion techniques. Special emphasis is placed on the unique environment including silting, entanglement, disorientation and equipment modifications. The cavern diver course is in no way intended to provide instruction for cave diving. There are additional courses required for cave diving.
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Student Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent.
2. Provide proof of an Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent.
3. Provide proof of a minimum of 25 dives.
4. Passed Basic Fundamentals course.
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Course Duration: Min 2 Days
Intro. To Cave Diver
This course covers the basis principles of actual cave diving and follows the cavern diver course. This course develops the minimum skills and knowledge required for limited penetration cave diving. This is the second step in development of safe cave diving. This course is aimed at perfecting basic skills and mastering the techniques and procedures required for the most elementary of cave diving. Cave dives are planned around very limited penetrations so the diver may progress into cave diving at a conservative pace. Intro to Cave Diving is not intended to train divers for all facets of cave diving.
Student Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent.
2.Provide proof of certification as a Cavern Diver or equivalent.
3. Passed Basic Fundamentals course.
Course Duration: Min 2 Days
Apprentice Cave Diver
The Apprentice Cave Diver is the 3rd step of the training to complete the Full Cave Diver journey. Apprentice Cave Diver develops basic cave diving skills with limited penetration of the overhead environment. This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of full cave diving, but is not intended to cover all facets of full cave diving. Students are highly encouraged to move on to the next level of training before attempting to plan and execute more complex dives.
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Students Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age 18 years old.
2. Provide proof of Intro To Cave Diver or equivalent.
3. Passed Basic Fundamentals course.
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Course Duration: Min 2 Days
Full Cave Diver
This course covers the principles of actual cave diving and follows the Intro cave and Apprentice cave diver course. This course develops the skills and knowledge required for penetration cave diving. This is the final step in development of safe cave diving. This course is aimed at perfecting skills and mastering the techniques and procedures required of cave diving. Cave dives are planned penetration dives, so the diver may progress into cave diving at a conservative pace.
Student Prerequisites:
1. MInimum AgÄ™ 18 years.
2. Proof of Apprentice or Intro To Cave Diver.
3. Passed Basic Fundamentals course.
4. Proof of Advanced Nitrox Diver.
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Course Duration: Min 2 Days , 4 days from Intro To Cave Diver level.
CCR Cave Diver
This course is aimed at the experienced rebreather diver giving them all the skills necessary to operate safely in a cave environment. This is the penultimate step in cave diving, exploration and requires the highest level of skill to complete.
