Diver Training

Survey and Map Cave SystemsGUE UW Cave Survey, officially presented by GUE as Underwater Cave Survey, teaches experienced cave divers how to turn a cave dive into usable survey information. GUE explains that cave survey and cartography are important...

Course OverviewTDI Sidemount is designed to teach certified divers how to safely use side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back-mounted setup. The official TDI standards describe it as a course that may also be combined with...

Cave First Responder TrainingNSS-CDS First Responder is a non-diving course for cave divers who may be among the first people present after a serious cave-diving incident. The official NSS-CDS page explains that trained First Responders can help secure...

DPV Diver TrainingPADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle, or DPV, teaches certified divers how to use underwater scooters while staying in control of speed, depth, navigation, and buddy contact. The official PADI page describes DPVs as a way to see more of a dive...

CCR Diver TrainingIANTD CCR Diver training is a unit-specific closed-circuit rebreather course for competent divers who are ready to learn the safer use and technology of CCR diving. The IANTD Spain individual page describes the program as training...

Tec 45 TrainingPADI Tec 45 continues the PADI TecRec open-circuit pathway by moving divers beyond limited Tec 40 decompression into more complete staged decompression planning. The official PADI page describes Tec 45 as training divers to make...

Course OverviewTDI Intro to Cave builds directly on Cavern Diver training and introduces the basic principles of cave diving using a single primary guideline. TDI describes it as the second level in proper cave-diving technique, focused on perfecting...

Cavern Diver TrainingNAUI Cavern Diver training introduces qualified divers to overhead-environment procedures while staying within cavern limits. The official NAUI page describes the course as providing the skills and knowledge needed to gain experience...

Train for Full Cave ProceduresIANTD Cave Diver is the core cave-diving course for divers who are ready to move beyond an introductory cave level and build the procedures needed for safe cave diving. The official IANTD Cave Diver & Technical Cave Diver...

Trimix I Diver TrainingNAUI Trimix I Diver is a technical course for certified technical decompression divers who want to use helium-based trimix breathing mixtures more safely. The official NAUI page states that the course prepares divers for dives to a...

Learn GUE Gas BlendingGUE Gas Blender is a support course for divers and dive-center staff who want to understand how breathing mixtures are prepared for GUE diving teams. The official GUE page frames gas blending as part of project and expedition...

Course OverviewTDI Nitrox is an entry-level enriched air course for divers who want to understand and use nitrox mixtures from 22 through 40 percent oxygen. The official TDI course page positions it as a way to continue diver education, extend...

Digital Underwater PhotographyPADI Digital Underwater Photographer helps certified divers improve underwater images while keeping the dive controlled and environmentally responsible. The official PADI page describes the course as learning how to use a...

Use DPVs in Cave ExplorationGUE DPV Cave is an advanced cave course for divers who want to use scooters as serious exploration tools in overhead environments. GUE explains that DPVs can increase penetration distance and help carry additional equipment...

Cave Cartography TrainingNSS-CDS Cartography is the companion course to Underwater Cave Surveying, focused on turning survey data into finished underwater cave maps. The official NSS-CDS page describes the course as introducing the basics of underwater...