TDI Intro To Cave Diver
TDI Intro To 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.
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 Cave 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