Purpose:

1. This Program is designed to familiarize the experienced, certified cave diver with the techniques; equipment and mindset required for side mount / no mount diving activities in an underwater, overhead environment.
2. Enable cave divers to proficiently assemble and use side mount / no mount diving equipment.
3. Teach cave divers the proper techniques to safely conduct cave diving activities that warrant the use of side mount / no mount diving equipment (i.e. small passages, logistics and restrictions).
4. Expose cave divers to the conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities that present themselves during side mount / no mount diving activities in underwater caves.

Prerequisites:

1. Must be qualified as an IANTD Cave Diver or equivalent (NSS/CDS, CDAA, NACD, etc.).
2. Have a minimum of 50 logged cave dives.
3. Be at least 18 years of age.
4. Be proficient in buoyancy skills while wearing full cave diving equipment.
5. Be proficient with the concept of gas matching.