Cave Diving

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...

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...

Course OverviewTDI Cavern Discovery is a guided introduction to cavern diving for recreational divers who want to experience the overhead environment under direct instructor supervision. The official TDI standards describe it as developing the minimum...

Move from Cavern into CaveIANTD Introductory Cave Diver is the next overhead step after a diver has learned light-zone cavern or limited mine procedures. The official IANTD page describes the Introductory Cave or Mine Diver program as an introduction to...

Extend Cave Diving CapabilityGUE Cave Diver 2 is the natural progression for active Cave 1 divers who want to expand their range and competence in more complex cave environments. GUE describes Cave 2 as the logical next step once divers have gained...

Cavern Diver TrainingPADI Cavern Diver introduces certified divers to overhead-environment procedures while staying within cavern limits. The official PADI page describes learning to use guidelines and reels, plan cavern dives, communicate, and handle...

Course OverviewTDI Cavern teaches certified divers the minimum knowledge and skills for diving in overhead environments while remaining within the limits of natural light. The official TDI page is clear that cavern training is not cave diving training...

Cave Surveying TrainingNSS-CDS Cave Surveying teaches certified cave divers the fundamentals of surveying underwater caves. The official NSS-CDS page describes the course as suitable for cave divers of all experience levels and gives its goals as...

Learn Limited Mine ProceduresIANTD Limited Mine Diver uses the same official IANTD Cavern Diver or Limited Mine program framework, focused on overhead skills inside the limits of light penetration. For mine diving, that means learning to treat the...

Enter Cave Diving ProperlyGUE Cave Diver 1 is the entry point into GUE cave training and introduces divers to the discipline required in an overhead environment. GUE describes the course as preparation to venture beyond the natural daylight zone while...

Enter the Cavern Zone SafelyIANTD Cavern Diver is the first overhead-environment step for divers who want to understand cavern procedures without moving into full cave penetration. The official IANTD Cavern Diver or Limited Mine page describes training...

Advanced Sidemount TrainingNSS-CDS Advanced Sidemount Diver is for experienced cave divers who want training for sidemount cave diving that goes beyond simply wearing sidemount equipment. The official NSS-CDS page explains that sidemount is now...