Purpose:

1. This Program is designed to provide advanced training in cave diving skills to the experienced, certified, responsible cave diver who wishes to conduct dives that warrant DPV use and techniques.
2. Expose cave divers to conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities that present themselves during DPV uses either for extended penetration, touring, or exploration.

Prerequisites:

1. Must be qualified as an IANTD Cave Diver or equivalent (NSS/CDS, CDAA, NACD, GUE, etc.).
2. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
3. Have a minimum of 100 logged cave dives.