TDI Introductory Cave Diver

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of cave diving utilizing a single primary guide line. Introductory cave diving is the second level in the development of safe techniques for cave diving, directly building upon the cavern diver course. This introduction to cave diving is not intended to train divers for all facets of cave diving. The objective of this course is the perfection of skills taught in the cavern diving program, in addition to the adoption of additional techniques and procedures required for elementary cave dives.

Classroom

• Policy for Cave Diving
• Gas Matching Procedures and Management to Include Dissimilar Volume
• Psychological Considerations
• Equipment Considerations
• Communication
• Swimming Techniques
• Physiology
• Cave environment
• Cave Conservation
• Problem Solving
• Accident Analysis
• Review of Dive Tables and Decompression Theory
• Cave Diving Etiquette

Diving Requirements

Students will complete a minimum of 4 single guideline cave dives with a total bottom time of 100 minutes.

Course Options

This course can be taught in combination with TDI Cavern Diver and/or TDI Full Cave Diver courses

Prerequisites and Requirements

Students must have the following for class:

• Student must be 15 years of age
• Student must have TDI Cavern or equivalent rating
• TDI student folder on file
• Diversions' Student Agreement on file
• All knowledge reviews completed
• A copy of TDI's Diving in Overhead Environments manual
• Please review the technical diving gear list for gear requirements for this course

Course Fees

Please contact us for the most current pricing. Course fees do not include books, gases, or certification card.

Course Availability

Courses are offered on a regular basis and upon request. Please review our calendar and then contact us.