TDI Intro to Cave Diver Course

The next step after cave diving is the TDI Intro to Cave Diver course.

This course helps divers safely transition from the cave field to the real cave environment.

It builds strong skills, a calm mindset, and the right habits for cave diving.

Training takes place in real caves under strict safety regulations.

This is not a full cave course.

It prepares you for the TDI full cave diver training.

What This Course Is About

This course improves your:

You learn to think like a cave diver.

You stay calm, slow, and focused.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for the following people:

Certified TDI Cavern Divers or equivalent
Divers who enjoy caves and the above-ground environment
Divers who plan to become TDI Full Cave Divers
Divers who want stronger control and safety skills
Divers who want to become better problem solvers underwater

Course Prerequisites

To join this course, you must have :

What You Learn in This Course

Knowledge and Theory

You learn :

TDI cave diving rules and safety standards
Gas planning and management methods
Stress control and mental focus
Cave geology and conservation rules
Cave navigation fundamentals and line theory
Accident analysis and problem solving
Decompression limits (review)

Equipment knowledge

You learn how to use cave-ready equipment such as :

Double cylinder and manifold setup
Regulators and hose routing
Harness, fin and buoyancy control
Primary and backup lights
Reels, spools and line markers
Simple and safe gear setup

You master skills in the water

You practice and master :

Proper guide deployment
Proper placement of line markers
Light and no-light drills
Air sharing on guides
Zero-visibility drills
Mask on line Removal and Replacement
Anti-Silting Fin Techniques
Stable Trim and Body Position
Stress Control and Tactile Communication
Simulated Light Failures and Safe Egress
Environmental Awareness and Cave Protection

What’s In It for You ?

After completing this course, you will be able to :

Enter a closed cave safely
Dive with a single, consistent guide
Follow gas management rules
Dive to 40 meters / 130 feet
Use proper cave diving equipment
Dive within training limits with confidence

Most importantly, you will gain :

You will be prepared for TDI Full Cave Diver Training.

Certification Requirements

To obtain certification, you must :

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the difference between Intro to Cave and Full Cave the same?

No. Intro to Cave allows limited access. Full Cave includes advanced navigation and complex dives.

Do I need special equipment?

Yes. Cave-ready equipment is required. Blue Water Ascent helps with advice and setup.

How far into the cave can I go?

Entry follows the rule of thirds and training limits.

Is visibility always low?

Not always. Low visibility is studied for safety training.

Does this course lead to Full Cave?

Yes. This course is a necessary step towards becoming a TDI Full Cave Diver.

Start Your Cave Diving Journey

Go beyond open water diving. Enter the quiet and powerful world of caves.

The TDI Intro to Cave Diver course at Blue Water Ascent gives you:

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