CDAA Cave Diver Course
Defined as an enclosed body of water containing overhangs, silt, darkness zones, and passages that are at all
times large enough for two divers to swim adjacent to each other and turn around together. Cave sites allow a
maximum penetration of 1/3 of a twin cylinder gas supply. Theory will include equipment, anti-silting techniques,
dive planning, decompression related to cave diving, line techniques, underwater communications, emergency /
problem solving, cave conservation, air consumption, physiological considerations, access protocols, accident
analysis. Skills sessions include line laying and reel use, reel locking and abandonment, air sharing while
following a line with mask blacked out, line entanglement and cutting, buoyancy and anti-silting techniques,
communications, gas management. The course includes six dives in CDAA rated Caverns and Caves located
in Mt Gambier (South Australia).
PRE-REQUISITE:
Before commencement of a CDAA Cave Diver training program the candidate must:
- Hold an entry level SCUBA award for a minimum of 12 months.
- Hold a CDAA Deep Cavern or Sinkhole Diver award.
- Have logged a minimum of 30 cavern dives totalling a minimum of 15 hours,
- or 15 sinkhole dives totalling a minimum of 7.5 hours.
- Minimum age 18 years.
- Successfully complete a diving medical statement.
SCHEDULE:
Day #1- 8:00am to 5:00pm (Theory & Gear Configeration) In Melbourne (Can be in Mt Gambier)
Day #2- 9:00am to 5:00pm (3 Dives, Theory & Exam) (In Mt Gambier)
Day #3- 9:00am to 5:00pm (3 Dives) (In Mt Gambier)
Day #4- 9:00am to 2:00pm (3 Dives) (In Mt Gambier)
COST: $799.00
Includes: Instruction, CDAA Cave Manual, Certificate, Certification Fees,
Use of twin tanks & reels if you do not own your own.
Not Included: Airfills in Mt Gambier, Accommodation & food in Mt Gambier. All other equipment must be provided
by student or can be hired at extra cost.