TDI Full Cave Diver
TDI Full Cave Diver
This course is the third stage of training in the series of TDI’s Cave Diver development program. Advanced cave dive planning, the practical execution of different types of cave systems and scenarios divers encounter are presented. This cave diving course is not intended to prepare divers for evaluating all facets of cave diving. The objective of this course is to expand and critique previous skills accomplished in the TDI Cavern and Intro to Cave Diving programs. Emphasis is placed upon dive planning and skill perfection through actual cave penetration.
Course Pre-requisite
At least 18 years old
TDI Intro to Cave Diver or equivalent
TDI Decompression Procedures Diver (for dives with decompression)
Course Components
Knowledge Development with Written Exam
Dry Skills Development
Confined Water Skills Development
8 Cave Dives with a total bottom time of 240 minutes at 3 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