IANTD

Recreational Trimix Diver

The IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver program provides Sport Divers with a safer breathing medium within the depth limits of sport diving (39 msw/130 fsw), while utilizing helium to give an Equivelent Narcotic Depth (END) of between 12 and 24 msw (40 and 80 fsw). The diver may elect to dive the 'mix' on IANTD Recreational Trimix tables or computers.

The IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver program may be taught as a single course or combined with a variety of IANTD Advanced or Specialty Diver programs. The program qualifies divers to perform no stop dives using Recreational Trimix Gas mixtures within the limits of the existing qualification level to a maximum depth limit of 39 msw (130 fsw).

The program covers all Recreational Trimix gas mixes from 28% to a maximum of 40% oxygen and Helium concentrations yielding an END no greater than 24 msw (80 fsw) emphasizing the use of 30/25 trimix.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be a qualified Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent and EANx Diver or take the EANx Diver course in conjunction with the Recreational Trimix Diver course
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 15 logged dives
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver Student Kit
• Equipment used during this program must be appropriate for the environment and in good working order

Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver

The foundation program for safe self sufficient diving. The IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix program covers the core skills from the technical diver training programs including the use of twinsets with central isolation manifolds and decompression skills and procedures using bottom mixes of Recreational Trimix with oxygen contents between 21% and 40% with a maximum pO2 of 1.5 bar, combined with a helium content to yeild an Equivelent Narcotic Depth (END) no greater than 24 msw (80 fsw).

An essential component of this program is equipment configuration which is covered in a series of lectures and practical workshops. The aim being to construct a safe self sufficient equipment configuration that is streamlined, accessible and promotes familiarity. Theory covered includes the END concept, oxygen physiology, oxygen tracking, the use of EANx as a decompression gas, gas switching techniques, partial pressures and best mixes.

This program qualifies divers to dive to 48 msw (160 fsw) and to perform decompression stops utilizing EANx decompression mixtures with an oxygen concentration no greater than 1.5 pO2 for a maximum duration of 15 minutes.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver or Nitrox Diver and IANTD Deep Diver with proof of a minimum of 30 logged dives or sufficient experience to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver Student Kit
• A twinset with isolation manifold
• A safety or decompression gas cylinder rigged as either a pony or stage cylinder. Gas cylinders must be oxygen clean and oxygen serviceable where needed

Normoxic Trimix Diver

The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver program is designed to train divers who wish to dive to depths between 39 and 60 msw (130 and 200 fsw), but do not wish to breathe air below 39 msw (130 fsw). Trimix affords a means of managing nitrogen narcosis by reducing the Equivelent Narcotic Depth (END) to a maximum of 36 msw (120 fsw).
The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver program includes academic lectures, confined water skills development and open water dives using air, EANx or Trimix using one gas switch. Gas switching computers can be used (and are recommended) but IANTD tables must be used as a backup.

This program qualifies divers to perform Trimix dives to a maximum depth of 60 msw (200 fsw) using custom bottom mixes with a minimum oxygen content of 19% and a maximum of two decompression cylinders.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Diver or IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 30 were deeper than 27 msw (90 fsw) or sufficient experience doing technical dives to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Student Kit
• Fulfill general equipment requirements for technical diver programs

Trimix Diver

This program is designed for those individuals already involved in deep diving activities but wish to develop the skills, ability and knowledge to enable safe diving in the trimix depth range. It includes extensive dive planning workshops covering all bailout scenarios, run time management and choice of gases. The diver's skills are developed to the highest level to promote self sufficiency and safety while maintaining the ability to operate within a team.

The program includes academic lectures, confined water skills development and open water dives. Gas switching computers can be used (and are recommended) but IANTD tables must be used as a backup.

The knowledge and skills taught in the IANTD Trimix Diver program qualify divers to perform Trimix Dives to a maximum depth of 100 msw (333 fsw).
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Diver, Technical Cave Diver, Technical Wreck Diver, Normoxic Trimix Diver or equivalent
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 200 logged dives, of which at least 25 were to depths between 42 and 60 msw (140 and 200 fsw) or sufficient experience doing technical dives to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Trimix Diver Student Kit
• Fulfill general equipment requirements for technical diver programs

Expedition Trimix Diver

This program is designed to provide training for divers already involved in deep diving activities to more safely conduct exploration dives requiring extended decompression profiles and helium-based gas mixtures as well as information on remote operations and expedition preparations. The IANTD Expedition Trimix Diver program requires the diver to be self-sufficient, reliant and capable of operating within a team.

The knowledge and skills taught in this program equip the diver to perform trimix dives to a maximum depth of 120 msw (400 fsw) with the use of multiple stages and the use of a surface and inwater support team.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Trimix Diver or equivelent
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 300 logged dives, of which at least 100 were Trimix dives or sufficient experience doing technical dives to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Expedition Trimix Diver Student Kit
• Must own or have direct access to Trimix OC equipment including at least 3 decompression cylinders

Recreational Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver

The IANTD Recreational Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver program trains the diver in the theory and practical skills necessary to safely dive using a semi-closed circuit rebreather in the recreational depth range with no decompression.

The program covers everything from the design, assembly and predive checks to routine maintenance, dive planning and theory in the classroom. In water, the course requires a minimum of four dives and 240 mins to ensure this knowledge is firmly applied to diving safely, covering dive skills, watermanship and problem management.

At the end of the course, Open Water divers will receive the IANTD RSCR certification allowing them to dive to a maximum depth of 21 msw, while divers who hold AOW or Deep Diver certifications can qualify with 30 msw and 40 msw depth limits respectively, with the completion of additional skills.

Both the IANTD AOW course and IANTD Deep Specialty course can be taken on the semi-closed circuit rebreather as a 'top up' to the 21 msw certification.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be an IANTD Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Must be an IANTD EANx Diver or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD RSCR-specific Diver Student Kit
• Own or have access to an approved semi-closed circuit rebreather

Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver

The IANTD Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver program trains the diver in the theory and practical skills necessary to safely dive using a closed circuit rebreather in the Advanced Nitrox/Advanced Recreational Trimix depth range. You will learn how to strip down, prepare and check the rebreather and how to conduct pre dive safety procedures before each dive and then develop your skills from confined to open water using a closed circuit rebreather.

The program qualifies divers in the safe use of a closed circuit rebreather for dives to a maximum depth of 48 msw (160 fsw) if using diluent with helium or 42 msw (140 fsw) if using an air diluent with a maximum of 15 mins of decompression.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be an IANTD Advanced EANx Diver or Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD CCR-specific Diver Student Kit
• Own or have unlimited access to an approved closed circuit rebreather

Normoxic Trimix CCR Diver

The IANTD Normoxic Trimix CCR Diver program takes the diver to the next step in their closed circuit training to cover decompression diving in the extended range using a normoxic trimix diluent.

Building on the closed circuit procedures learnt in the IANTD CCR Diver program, you will gain the skills and knowledge to extend your closed circuit diving safely. A significant part of the course covers the bailout equipment and procedures necessary to take the diver into the extended range environment while using closed circuit equipment.

The knowledge and skills taught in the IANTD Normoxic Trimix CCR Diver program qualify divers to perform closed circuit trimix dives to a maximum depth of 60 msw (200 fsw).
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be an IANTD CCR Diver or equivalent
• Must have 20 dives and 25 hours on the rebreather being used
• Divers certified as OC Normoxic Trimix may take this course combined with the Rebreather Diver course with qualification given once the 20 dives and 25 hours are logged
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Student Kit for CCR
• Own or have unlimited access to an approved rebreather

Trimix CCR Diver

The IANTD Trimix Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver program trains experienced divers to use a closed circuit rebreather in the full trimix depth range. The program concentrates on the bailout requirements and planning to dive safely in this environment.

The knowledge and skills taught in the IANTD Trimix CCR Diver program qualify divers to perform closed circuit trimix dives to a maximum depth of 100 msw (333 fsw).
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• IANTD Normoxic Trimix CCR Diver or equivalent
• Must have 50 hours on the rebreather being trained
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Trimix Diver Student Kit for CCR
• Own or have unlimited access to an approved rebreather

CCR Cave Diver

The IANTD CCR Cave Diver program follows the IANTD Full Cave Diver program but adapted to the specific needs of the qualified CCR diver. The program trains the diver in the procedures and techniques required to plan and execute safe cave dives using a Closed Circuit Rebreather.

The program is designed to take the diver through all training necessary to plan and conduct dives in the cave diving environment using a closed circuit rebreather. The emphasis is placed on developing the diver's equipment configuration, buoyancy control and propulsion techniques to enable safe and efficient cave dives to be made.

Line following, line laying and use of reels are covered extensively as are safety skills such as CCR failure management, light failure and lost line drills. A major part of the course is the development of team diving procedures and communication.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be a qualified IANTD CCR Diver or equivelent
• Must have 20 dives and 35 hours on the rebreather being used
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
• IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Student Kit for CCR
• Own or have unlimited access to an approved rebreather
• Fulfill general equipment requirements for cave diver programs

EANx Gas Blender

This non-diving program is designed to train competent personnel in the safe handling of oxygen and the preparation of enriched air nitrox for diving use.

Upon completion of this program, the student will have developed a thorough understanding of the physical properties of oxygen; its forms, purities, hazards and the essential skills and knowledge to handle it in a safe and competent manner. You will be able to blend Enriched Air Nitrox according to accepted industry practices. The program includes theory and a practical training session.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must have a need to become a blender (such as working for an EANx facility). If not affiliated with a facility must be a qualified Advanced EANx Diver and located in a remote area
• Must be recommended by an IANTD Instructor or Facility
• To service specific brands of equipment for EANx use, the blender must be a qualified technician with the manufacturer of the equipment being serviced

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Gas Blender Student Kit
• IANTD-approved mixing station
• Own or have access to an oxygen analyzer
• All equipment used in this program must be compatible with the EANx mixtures being prepared and the method in which the EANx is being blended

Trimix Gas Blender

This non-diving program is designed to train competent personnel in the safe handling of oxygen and the preparation of trimix for diving use.

Upon completion of this program, the student will have developed a thorough understanding of the physical properties of oxygen and helium; their forms, purities, hazards and the essential skills and knowledge to handle them in a safe and competent manner. You will be able to prepare Helium blends according to accepted industry practices. The program includes theory and a practical training session.
Note that the IANTD UK Trimix Blender program is a blending-only qualification.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD EANx Gas Blender or equivelent
• Must have a need to become a blender (such as working for an EANx facility). If not affiliated with a facility must be a qualified Trimix Diver and located in a remote area
• Must be recommended by an IANTD Instructor or Facility
• To service specific brands of equipment for EANx use, the blender must be a qualified technician with the manufacturer of the equipment being serviced

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Gas Blender Student Kit
• IANTD-approved mixing station
• Own or have access to an oxygen analyzer
• Helium analyzer recommended

Limited Wreck Diver

The IANTD Limited Wreck Diver program is designed to train the diver in the equipment, skills and procedures required to safely and competently dive in the overhead environment of a wreck. The IANTD Wreck Diver program trains the diver in the basic skills needed to safely dive in an overhead environment.

The main focus points of the program include equipment configuration, line drills and use of line reels and developing self sufficiency and safety through skills development.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be a qualified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 10 dives
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Limited Wreck Diver Student Kit
• A dual-outlet cylinder is recommended
• A 1 metre / 40 inch long hose is required - a 2 metre / 5 - 7 ft long hose is recommended
• A primary reel and/or safety reel
• Two lights

Advanced Wreck Diver

The IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver program is designed to train the diver in extended wreck penetration and the use of EANx for wreck exploration and EANx and oxygen for decompression.

The main focus points of the program include equipment configuration and the advancement of skills previously developed on the IANTD Limited Wreck Diver program. Skills covered include the use of line reels and line drills, developing self sufficiency and safety.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be a qualified as an IANTD Deep Diver or equivelent. For Technical Wreck Diver, must also be IANTD EANx qualified
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 70 dives (or 40 logged dives if already qualified as an IANTD Limited Wreck Diver)
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver Student Kit
• Fulfill general equipment requirements for technical diver programs - [view]
• A primary reel and/or safety reel
• A primary light and two backup lights

Cavern Diver

The IANTD Cavern Diver program is designed to train the diver in the equipment, skills and procedures required to safely and competently dive in the overhead environment of a cavern. The IANTD Cavern Diver program trains the diver in the basic skills needed to safely dive in an overhead environment.

The main focus points of the program include equipment configuration, line drills and use of line reels and developing self sufficiency and safety through skills development.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be a qualified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 10 dives
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Cavern Diver Student Kit
• A dual-outlet cylinder is recommended
• A 1 metre / 40 inch long hose is required - a 2 metre / 5 - 7 ft long hose is recommended
• A primary reel and/or safety reel
• Two lights

Introductary Cave Diver

For Sport Divers looking for an introduction to the world of cave diving, the IANTD Introductory Cave Diver program is the perfect place to start.

The IANTD Introductory Cave Diver program is designed to develop the divers' skills to allow diving beyond the cavern zone of cave overhead environment. It introduces the diver to self sufficiency skills utilizing isolation manifold twin sets and dual outlet cylinders, line following, line laying and emergency procedures. The program can be run as a continuous course in conjunction with the IANTD Cavern Diver program.

IANTD Introductory Cave Divers are qualified to dive on the main line of caves within the safe limits of their gas supply. Divers trained in the use of doubles are qualified to use them within the cave environment providing the rule of 1/6ths is strictly adhered to.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The IANTD Introductory Cave Diver program is OPEN CIRCUIT only
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Overhead Environment Diver or equivalent
• Must provide proof of a minimum of 25 logged dives or sufficient experience
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
• All bottom mix tanks must be equipped with dual-outlet (H or Y) valves or double tanks, which may be either side-mounted or with dual orifice manifold
• A 1.5 - 2 metre (5 - 7 ft) long hose must be attached to one second stage on the primary gas supply
• A primary reel and a safety reel
• One primary light and two backup lights

Full Cave Diver

The IANTD Full Cave Diver program is designed to take the diver through all training necessary to pan and conduct dives in the cave diving environment.

Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on developing the diver's equipment configuration, buoyancy control and propulsion techniques to enable safe and efficient cave dives to be made. Line following, line laying and use of reels are covered extensively as are safety skills such as isolation manifold use, gas shares and light failure drills. A major part of the course is the development of team diving procedures and communication.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Introductory Cave Diver or equivalent. If not, must have proof of 100 dives or sufficient experience doing technical dives to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of 50 logged cave dives

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
• Fulfill general equipment requirements for technical diver programs - [view]
• Two primary reels and a safety reel
• Three line arrows and three non-directional markers
• One primary light and two backup lights

CCR Cave Diver

The IANTD CCR Cave Diver program follows the IANTD Full Cave Diver program but adapted to the specific needs of the qualified CCR diver. The program trains the diver in the procedures and techniques required to plan and execute safe cave dives using a Closed Circuit Rebreather.

The program is designed to take the diver through all training necessary to plan and conduct dives in the cave diving environment using a closed circuit rebreather. The emphasis is placed on developing the diver's equipment configuration, buoyancy control and propulsion techniques to enable safe and efficient cave dives to be made.

Line following, line laying and use of reels are covered extensively as are safety skills such as CCR failure management, light failure and lost line drills. A major part of the course is the development of team diving procedures and communication.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be a qualified IANTD CCR Diver or equivelent
• Must have 20 dives and 35 hours on the rebreather being used
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Equipment Requirements:

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
• IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Student Kit for CCR
• Own or have unlimited access to an approved rebreather
• Fulfill general equipment requirements for cave diver programs

Advanced Cave Diver

The pinnacle of IANTD cave diver training. The Advanced Cave diver program consists of four distinct modules which can be conducted back to back, in pairs or individually...

• Side Mount Diver - The course trains the diver in the use of both side and no mount equipment configurations for the cave diving environment with an emphasis on equipment configuration and safety procedures.
• Multiple Stage Diving - The course extends the cave divers cave penetration capabilities by the use of staging multiple cylinders throughout the planned inward swim. The emphasis is on gas management planning and emergency procedures.
• Cave Surveying - The course teaches the diver to gather survey data during cave dives to be used post dive to draw up maps and surveys of cave passages and includes a review of survey tools and equipment and team projects to gather data and produce surveys
• DPV Diver - The course trains the diver in the safe operation of diver propulsion vehicles, firstly in the open water to develop skills then in the cave environment to put the learnt skills in to practice. The course covers emergency procedures including DPV failure, diver tows and gas shares while using DPV's

The IANTD DPV Diver course may be run as a module of the IANTD Advanced Cave program in the cave environment or in the Open water environment as a stand alone course.
COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites:

• Must be qualified as an IANTD Full Cave Diver or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of 25 logged cave dives

Equipment Requirements:

• Fulfill general equipment requirements for Cave Diver programs - view
• Specialty equipment as specified in the IANTD Cave Diver Specialty Student Workbook

Side Mount Diver Requirements:

• Side mount harness & buoyancy device approved by instructor prior to course

Multi-Stage Diver Requirements:

• Suitably rigged stage cylinder and regulator with SPG for each cylinder/regulator combo

Survey Diver Requirements:

• Suitable survey slate and equipment needed to record data

DPV Diver Requirements:

• Suitable DPV for dives planned