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GUE Cave Diver 3
Expedition-level course preparing divers for remote, logistically challenging cave systems with extended decompression requirements and advanced mixed gas diving. Training covers use of rebreathers and diver propulsion vehicles in cave environments, severe hypoxic protocols, multiple stage and decompression cylinder management, accelerated decompression strategies, and complex team coordination. Represents pinnacle of GUE cave training; designed for expedition leaders and divers tackling major international cave exploration projects.
Prerequisites
GUE Cave Diver 2 certification required. Additionally: GUE Diver Propulsion Vehicle Cave certification required. GUE CCR Technical Diver Level 2 and GUE CCR Cave (if using CCR), or GUE PSCR Diver certification (if using PSCR). Minimum 500 non-training dives total with 100 in the rebreather configuration to be used. Minimum 50 non-training Cave 2 dives in GUE-approved rebreather configuration. Minimum 25 non-training Cave 2 dives with DPVs following DPV Cave certification. Minimum 100 non-training dives in drysuit or 50 following Drysuit Primer certification. Minimum age 18; parental/guardian consent required for minors. Must hold DAN Master-level insurance or equivalent.
Instructors Teaching This Course
United States
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Common questions about GUE Cave Diver 3
What are the prerequisites for GUE Cave Diver 3?
GUE's standards require: GUE Cave Diver 2 certification required. Additionally: GUE Diver Propulsion Vehicle Cave certification required. GUE CCR Technical Diver Level 2 and GUE CCR Cave (if using CCR), or GUE PSCR Diver certification (if using PSCR). Minimum 500 non-training dives total with 100 in the rebreather configuration to be used. Minimum 50 non-training Cave 2 dives in GUE-approved rebreather configuration. Minimum 25 non-training Cave 2 dives with DPVs following DPV Cave certification. Minimum 100 non-training dives in drysuit or 50 following Drysuit Primer certification. Minimum age 18; parental/guardian consent required for minors. Must hold DAN Master-level insurance or equivalent.
What is the minimum age for GUE Cave Diver 3?
GUE's standards state: Minimum age 18.
How many dives do I need before starting GUE Cave Diver 3?
GUE's standards state: Minimum 500 non-training dives total with 100 in the rebreather configuration to be used.
Where can I take GUE Cave Diver 3?
1 instructor in the TecDiveTools directory teach GUE Cave Diver 3, in the United States. Each is listed further up this page.