TDI Mine Diver Level 1
TDI Mine Diver Level 1
This course is the first stage in the TDI Mine Diver development program and is an introduction to the basic principles of mine diving utilizing a single primary guide line. This introduction is not intended to train divers for all facets of mine diving. The objective of this course is the perfection of skills taught in the TDI Cavern Diving program, in addition to the adoption of additional techniques and procedures required for elementary mine dives. This course may be combined with TDI Mine Diver Level II at the discretion of the instructor.
This course uses the same principles and techniques as the TDI Intro to Cave course, including utilizing the same training materials and equipment. However, dual certification is not permitted and graduates wishing to dive in caves must complete the TDI Intro to Cave course.
Course Pre-requisite
At least 18 years old
TDI Cavern Diver or equivalent
Course Components
Knowledge Development with Written Exam
Dry Skills Development
Confined Water Skills Development
4 Mine Dives with a total bottom time of 100 minutes at 2 different sites
Course Equipment
2 sets of regulators, each with 1 first and second stage, with at least 1 pressure gauge and inflation hose
Dive Computer with depth gauge and bottom timer
Backmount or Sidemount
2 Line Cutting Device
Primary and Back-up Lights
1 Primary and Safety Reel
3 Directional Line Arrows
Course Inclusions
Course Exclusions