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RCCR Introductory Cave Diver
Entry-level recreational CCR cave diving in light-penetration natural caves beyond the daylight zone, providing a controlled introduction to cave diving on rebreather. Teaches single-line navigation, stress management, gas planning, and overhead emergency protocols specific to rebreather cave work. Bridges recreational and intermediate technical cave diving, opening access to world-class cave systems on CCR platforms.
Prerequisites
IANTD RCCR Cavern Diver or equivalent certification (or IANTD RCCR Limited Mine Diver for mine track). Proof of minimum 40 logged rebreather dives and 40 hours of underwater time on specific rebreather unit. Minimum age 18 years. Maximum depth 132 fsw (40 msw).
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Demonstrate cave-specific buoyancy control, single-line navigation and tending, natural light exit orientation, stress management in overhead environments, gas management beyond daylight zone, and CCR-specific cave emergency procedures.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Mexico
United States
Other locations
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 RCCR Introductory Cave Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD RCCR Cavern Diver or equivalent certification (or IANTD RCCR Limited Mine Diver for mine track). Proof of minimum 40 logged rebreather dives and 40 hours of underwater time on specific rebreather unit. Minimum age 18 years. Maximum depth 132 fsw (40 msw).
What is the minimum age for IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum age 18 years.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Proof of minimum 40 logged rebreather dives and 40 hours of underwater time on specific rebreather unit.
What does IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Demonstrate cave-specific buoyancy control, single-line navigation and tending, natural light exit orientation, stress management in overhead environments, gas management beyond daylight zone, and CCR-specific cave emergency procedures.
Where can I take IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver?
11 dive centres and 20 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver, in Mexico, the United States and Thailand. Each is listed further up this page.