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Tek Lite Cave Diver
Intermediate technical cave diving to depths up to 150 fsw (45 msw) with limited penetration. Teaches intermediate-level cave navigation, decompression procedures, and bailout protocols—positioned between introductory cavern and full technical cave training. Gateway to deeper cave exploration.
Prerequisites
Minimum 18 years old. IANTD Cavern Diver or Limited Mine Diver (or equivalent) plus IANTD Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) plus minimum 35 logged dives after Advanced EANx certification (at least 20 must be decompression dives using double cylinders or sidemount).
Instructors Teaching This Course
Mexico
United States
Thailand
Indonesia
Other locations
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Mexico
Thailand
United States
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 Tek Lite Cave Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD Tek Lite Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards require: Minimum 18 years old. IANTD Cavern Diver or Limited Mine Diver (or equivalent) plus IANTD Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) plus minimum 35 logged dives after Advanced EANx certification (at least 20 must be decompression dives using double cylinders or sidemount).
What is the minimum age for IANTD Tek Lite Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Tek Lite Cave Diver?
IANTD's standards state: IANTD Cavern Diver or Limited Mine Diver (or equivalent) plus IANTD Advanced EANx Diver (or higher) plus minimum 35 logged dives after Advanced EANx certification (at least 20 must be decompression dives using double cylinders or sidemount).
Where can I take IANTD Tek Lite Cave Diver?
45 dive centres and 65 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Tek Lite Cave Diver, in Mexico, the United States, Thailand and Indonesia. Each is listed further up this page.