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Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver
This course teaches introductory cave diving on closed-circuit rebreather using a single primary guide line. Students learn basic cave navigation, overhead environment procedures, silt control, and cave-specific emergency response. This is the second stage in rebreather overhead development and foundation for full cave progression.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 18; TDI CCR Air Diluent Diver or TDI Rebreather Cavern Diver or TDI Intro to Cave Diver (or equivalent); minimum 50 logged dives; minimum 30 hours on the rebreather unit used.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Minimum 4 single guideline cave dives with 160 accumulated minutes at 2 different sites. Diver maintains continuous guideline (no jumps/gaps), carries adequate bailout at minimum 30L/min SAC rate, maximum depth 40m/130ft with no decompression diving.
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Common questions about TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver
What are the prerequisites for TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver?
TDI's standards require: Minimum age 18; TDI CCR Air Diluent Diver or TDI Rebreather Cavern Diver or TDI Intro to Cave Diver (or equivalent); minimum 50 logged dives; minimum 30 hours on the rebreather unit used.
What is the minimum age for TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver?
TDI's standards state: Minimum age 18.
How many dives do I need before starting TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver?
TDI's standards state: Minimum 50 logged dives.
How deep can you dive with TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver?
TDI's standards for TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver set a maximum depth of 40 m.
What does TDI Rebreather Intro to Cave Diver training involve?
According to TDI's published standards: Minimum 4 single guideline cave dives with 160 accumulated minutes at 2 different sites. Diver maintains continuous guideline (no jumps/gaps), carries adequate bailout at minimum 30L/min SAC rate, maximum depth 40m/130ft with no decompression diving.