PADI Cavern vrs....

[rjack321]

Also, I've not seen an NSS-CDS, NACD or IANTD instructor teach an intro to cave class that was only 4 dives.

Possibly because its often bundled with cavern.

 

[WheelsUSN]

I think the big issue of the PADI cavern certification is how instructors are made. At one time (and could still be) inorder to be a PADI cavern instructor the only requirement was be a PADI instructor,hold an intro cert,proof of 25 (?) cave dives at that level,and pay the fee to PADI to teach the course. NSS-CDS and NACD require instructors to be full cave,completed 100 cave dives,and go through intership with an instructor institute. Does all this guarantee one cavern instructor is better than another-No,but if presented with the same credentials who would you chose.

The PADI requirement is to be full cave certified and only requires 20 dives, not 25.

 

[Peter Guy]

karstdiver and superlyte -- The route to becoming a PADI Cavern instructor was changed several years ago but still isn't, in my opinion, appropriate. Now you must be Full Cave before you can apply to be a Cavern Instructor. However, there still is no requirement for an internship.