Cavern / Cave Training Programs
North Florida and Mexico
Pricing Per Day
$350 for 1 Diver
$300 2-3 Divers
Includes Elearning or classroom/books and Certification Card
Excludes admission/air fees/equipment rental
Cavern Diver
This course is designed to develop the minimum skills and knowledge for cavern and overhead environment diving within the limits of light penetration; in addition outlines specific hazards associated with cave diving. The cavern diver course in not intended to provide instruction for cave diving environments. The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper planning, procedures, techniques and hazards of cavern diving
• Course Duration: 3 Days Average + Elearning course online.
• $275 USD/Day for 1 Diver
• $250 USD/Day 2-3 Divers
Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders
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 Duration: 3 days Average+ E-learning course online.
• Number of Dives: 4 dives minimum
Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders
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 Duration: 5 days Average + Elearning course online.
• Number of Dives: 8 dives minimum
Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders
Cave DPV Diver
This course is designed to teach trained cave divers how to utilize Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs) in the cave environment. Divers will learn about safe DPV use, DPV components, and care and maintenance. Students will learn to plan dives that may incorporate extended penetration, longer bottom times, complex dive planning, and proper methods of gas management.
• Course Duration: 3 Days Average + E-learning course online.
• Number of Dives: 3 dives minimum
Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders
Stage Cave Diver
This course is designed to teach trained cave divers how to extend bottom times and/or penetration distance through the use of stage cylinders. Divers will learn to plan dives that may incorporate longer bottom times, complex dive planning, and multiple methods of gas management. With respect to depth, gas mixes, and required decompression, course dives will not exceed the student’s current level of certification and experience level.
• Course Duration: 3 days Average + Elearning course online.
• Number of Dives: 8 dives minimum
Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders
