IANTD Courses
Introductory Cave Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Cavern or Wreck Diver
The design of this program provides an introduction to the cave diving environment for recreational divers. Based on previous experience, the diver may be certified at the level of Single or Double Tanks.
Cave Diver & Technical Cave Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Cavern, Wreck Diver
The design of this program provides in depth knowledge of the cave diving environment. It involves diving in multiple cave systems and significant penetration. This class improves your knowledge of the ecosystem and safety requirements for endeavoring into the cave domain.
Recreational Trimix Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Advanced O/W Diver and Nitrox Diver
This program is designed to provide recreational divers with a breathing medium for extending their dives to deeper sport diving depths without any narcosis. By adding helium and establishing Equivalent Narcotic Depths (END) between 40 to 80 fsw (12 to 24 msw), the divers will not feel the effect of narcosis. The diver may elect to dive the "mix" on tables or computers. The IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver qualification may be taught as a single program or combined with a variety of the IANTD Advanced or Specialty Diver Programs.
Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Nitrox Diver and Deep Diver
This program is designed to extend the diver’s knowledge in the use of Trimix for sport diving. It further develops diving skills and provides a greater understanding of the Trimix concept of diving and is intended to supplement the skills of Recreational Trimix Divers. The program employs mixes from 21% oxygen to a maximum of 1.5 PO2 combined with a Helium content that maintains an END no greater than 80 fsw (24 msw) may be used.
Trimix Gas Blender
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Trimix Diver
This program has been designed to train competent personnel in the safe handling of oxygen and the preparation of Trimix.
Normoxic Trimix Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Advanced Nitrox Diver or Advanced
Recreational Trimix Diver and Deep Diver
The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver program is aimed at those who wish to dive in the zone between 130 fsw (39 msw) and 200 fsw (60 msw) but are not comfortable doing so on air. It can be taken in lieu of Technical diver. The instructor will extol the need for stage tank use during this class streamlining your dive and increasing your enjoyment and depth in one fell swoop.
Trimix Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Normoxic Trimix Diver or Technical Diver
The IANTD Trimix Diver program is dedicated to those individuals already involved in deep diving activities. The Trimix course is not designed to be used as an enticement to divers who are content to remain in normal recreational or Nitrox diving limits. Trimix affords a safer method for deep water exploration for divers who must dive deep or perform with a clear head in intermediate depths up to 333 fsw (100 msw). The IANTD Trimix program establishes the need to be self-sufficient. This course also teaches dual stage bottles.
Cavern and Wreck Diver
Taught by: Ed Pavey
Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver
The Cavern and Wreck training programs develop wreck diving skills and cavern diving skills within limits of light penetration. These programs are designed to ensure divers are aware of self-responsibility and capable of risk management in overhead environments. The programs may be taught using either air or Nitrox.
