CDAA – Basic Cave
Introduction
The aim of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge for Basic Cave diving including the planning, organising, procedures, techniques and problem solving required in a variety of Basic Cave diving situations.
Defined as body of water which has a maximum depth of 20 metres, slight overhangs, near vertical ascents and where daylight is always visible (eg limestone caverns, dams, flooded quarries, lakes etc). The maximum linear penetration allowed is 40 metres from the surface.
Course Content
Basic Cave training consists of the equivalent of 4 full days of theory review, land drills and diving.
1 day of theory review, land drills & pool dive in Melbourne
3 days in Mt Gambier – 6 dives made up of training, skills assessment & site dives
Prerequisites
Hold an entry level certification for at least 12 months
Be certified Advanced Open Water
Have logged a minimum of 50 dives (post Open Water level) totaling a minimum of 25 hours, including at least two night dives and five dives deeper than 20 metres.
Be at least 18 years of age
Complete a current medical statement, if any contraindications are flagged then a full diving medical examination will be required.
Provide a JPEG passport style photo of yourself for your CDAA profile.
Cost
$1095
Includes CDAA Basic Cave eLearning, application forms for access, pool training, dives in Mt Gambier, use of twin tanks if required, CDAA registration and membership.
Please note: Accommodation, food, transport and air fills at Mt. Gambier are not included. Any additional training dives may incur a fee to cover applicable costs.
Requirements
Suitable exposure suit (drysuit or wetsuit) for >10 degrees water
Mask and fins (straps taped or replaced with velcro/spring heels respectively)
Small sharp cutting device
Dive computer and back up computer
BCD or Wing/Backplate/Harness
Twin cylinders combined minimum capacity of 3000 litres
Two regulator first stages each with one second stage attached, one of which has a hose that is at least 2 metres in length
One primary and two back up lights
Wetnotes or pencil and slate
Two submersible pressure gauges (SPG) if using a twin independent system (only 1 required if using an isolation manifold)
Primary reel with a minimum of 100m of line (may be supplied by instructor)
2 personal line markers (cookies) & 2 line arrows
Want to start?
Contact Ocean Divers at info@oceandivers.com.au or call 9579 2600
A $200.00 deposit is required.
You will receive your CDAA eLearning to complete before the course.
Terms & Conditions
This course is subject to Ocean Divers’ normal Terms & Conditions. By enrolling in this course, you agree to accept all terms and conditions.
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