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Cavern Diver |
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Your entry point into the
world of Cave Diving |
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Description |
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This course develops
the minimum skills and knowledge for cavern diving, and describes the
dangers involved with cave diving. Planning, environment, procedures,
techniques, problem solving, and other specialized needs of cavern
diving are covered. Problem solving in cavern diving includes, but is
not limited to: body positioning (trim), buoyancy control, emergency
procedures, line following, and propulsion techniques. Accident analysis
forms the basis of this learning experience. Special emphasis on the
unique environment includes silting, entanglement, disorientation, and
equipment modifications. The Cavern Diver Course is in no way intended
to provide instruction for cave diving.
This course level is an entry-level program for those interested in cave
diving, and is also a safety program for open water divers. It can be
combined with the Basic Cave Diver course.
(Description courtesy of the NSS-CDS) |
| Pre-requisites |
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The student must be a
minimum of 18 years of age
Minimum certification of Advanced Diver
Proof of 25 dives outside of training |
| Required Equipment |
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80 cubic foot or
greater single cylinder
Single hose regulator with an octopus and submersible pressure gauge
Exposure suit suitable for dive environment
BC with power inflator
Underwater Slate
Line cutting device
Timing device and tables or personal dive computer
Appropriate weight
Primary reel
Two battery powered lights. |
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Required Text |
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“NSS-CDS Cave Diving
Manual” Edited by Joe Prosser and HV Grey |
| Duration |
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2 full days of in
water training |
| Location |
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North Florida
Other locations available, please inquire at “The” Dive Shop |
| Fees |
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Tuition: Varies by
instructor ($275-390)
$30 Certification and Registration
$33 Text |
| Course Notes |
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Group cavern and cave
courses are arranged based on interest in our Florida springs trips, if
you are interested please contact “The” Dive Shop. Private courses can
also be arranged. |
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Schedule |
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Classroom |
Open Water |
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TBD Or: Call "The" Dive Shop and we will work out
a schedule that is convenient for you. |
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