Troglodiver
Independent diving in cave-like environments
The Troglodiver course teaches students to independently dive in cave-like environments such as caves and mines. SwedTech Diving designed this program specifically for Scandinavian conditions, emphasizing techniques for cold water diving around 3°C. The curriculum builds on prior experience from the Extended Basic Skills course, integrating both theoretical knowledge and practical application in overhead environments.
Duration
Min 12 days instruction, at least 15 hours water training, min 20 dives in overhead conditions, concludes with 2 evaluation dives
Prerequisites
Minimum age 20, excellent health, completion of Extended Basic Skills course (or equivalent), proof of at least 75 dives at Extended Basic Skills level
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate proficiency in cave environment preservation
- Configure equipment including rebreather use
- Solve equipment failures and problems
- Plan no-decompression dives
- Manage gas effectively
- Navigate without visual reference
- Understand overhead environment risk
- Utilize stages effectively
- Execute linear and three-way navigation
- Perform diver rescue
- Collect line data
Course Limits & Requirements
- Maximum PO2: 1.4 bar
- Maximum END: 30 meters
- Maximum depth: 30 meters
- Maximum 3 students per instructor
- Minimum 2600 liters gas at dive start
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