1. Minimum age 18
2. Certified as a TDI Full Cave Diver or equivalent
3. Provide proof of at least 25 non-training full cave dives
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in DPV cave
diving activities without direct supervision so long as the following limits are
adhered to:
1. If each diver utilizes a single DPV, each diver must turn the dive with no less
than twice the amount of gas required to exit the cave while swimming
2. If each diver utilizes multiple DPVs, each diver must turn the dive with no less
than twice the amount of gas required to exit the cave while utilizing the DPV
3. No equipment removal in cave with exception of stage bottles if utilized
4. 39 metres /130 feet maximum depth
5. Students are encouraged to gain experience before attempting to plan and
execute complex DPV cave dives
6. Safety and decompression stops are completed as appropriate or necessary