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CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver
This technical-lite cave specialization qualifies rebreather divers to conduct limited-depth technical cave dives in unrestricted passages on closed-circuit rebreathers. It provides an entry point to CCR cave diving with simplified decompression profiles and moderate stage management, teaching CCR-specific cave navigation, silt management on rebreather, and integrated bailout protocols. Maximum training depth is 150 fsw (45 msw).
Prerequisites
IANTD RCCR Cavern Diver (or equivalent) + IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) + 40 logged rebreather dives with 40 hours underwater time, minimum 18 years old.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Demonstrate CCR-specific cave navigation, silt management on rebreather, and integrated bailout protocols for cave emergencies on CCR.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Mexico
United States
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Dive Centres Offering This Course
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD RCCR Cavern Diver (or equivalent) + IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) + 40 logged rebreather dives with 40 hours underwater time, minimum 18 years old.
What is the minimum age for IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards state: IANTD RCCR Cavern Diver (or equivalent) + IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) + 40 logged rebreather dives with 40 hours underwater time.
What does IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Demonstrate CCR-specific cave navigation, silt management on rebreather, and integrated bailout protocols for cave emergencies on CCR.
Where can I take IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver?
11 dive centres and 20 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD CCR Tek Lite Cave Diver, in Mexico, the United States and Thailand. Each is listed further up this page.