Elite Technical Mine Diver
This elite application-based certification recognizes Technical Mine Divers with exceptional expertise conducting complex, multi-stage mine expeditions in extensive flooded mine systems. This is a recognition program, not a training course—it honors divers who have already mastered advanced mine penetrations, multi-stage planning for major mine projects, and comprehensive rescue procedures in zero-visibility overhead conditions. It represents the highest level of recreational/technical mine diving and enables leadership of major mine exploration and heritage diving projects.
Prerequisites
IANTD Technical Mine Diver (or equivalent); minimum 75 non-training logged mine dives; age 18+; must hold 4 of 5 specialty certifications (Advanced Mine Sidemount or No Mount, Advanced Mine Stage/Multi-Stage, Advanced Mine DPV, Advanced Mine Survey, or Tek Essentials Diver).
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
This is an application-based recognition program with no training component. Divers must submit an application demonstrating prior certification, specialized mine training completion, and documented extended-penetration mine experience.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Thailand
United States
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Thailand
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 Elite Technical Mine Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD Elite Technical Mine Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Technical Mine Diver (or equivalent); minimum 75 non-training logged mine dives; age 18+; must hold 4 of 5 specialty certifications (Advanced Mine Sidemount or No Mount, Advanced Mine Stage/Multi-Stage, Advanced Mine DPV, Advanced Mine Survey, or Tek Essentials Diver).
What is the minimum age for IANTD Elite Technical Mine Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Age 18+.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Elite Technical Mine Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 75 non-training logged mine dives.
What does IANTD Elite Technical Mine Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: This is an application-based recognition program with no training component. Divers must submit an application demonstrating prior certification, specialized mine training completion, and documented extended-penetration mine experience.
Where can I take IANTD Elite Technical Mine Diver?
1 dive centre and 2 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Elite Technical Mine Diver, in Thailand and the United States. Each is listed further up this page.