CCR Cave Diver

The IANTD CCR Cave Diver program builds on the IANTD Full Cave Diver course, with training adapted to the specific needs of qualified CCR divers. It teaches the procedures and techniques needed to plan and carry out safe cave dives using a Closed Circuit Rebreather.

Designed to guide divers through all the training required for cave diving in a closed circuit rebreather environment, the program places strong emphasis on equipment configuration, buoyancy control, and propulsion skills. These core elements help support safe, efficient cave diving.

Extensive attention is given to line following, line laying, and reel use, along with essential safety drills such as CCR failure management, light failure, and lost line procedures. A key focus of the course is also the development of team diving procedures and communication.

Prerequisites: Must be a qualified IANTD CCR Diver or equivalent. Must have 20 dives and 35 hours on the rebreather being used. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Equipment Requirements: IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit. IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Student Kit for CCR. Own or have unlimited access to an approved rebreather. Fulfill general equipment requirements for cave diver programs.