The Diver Propulsion Vehicle diver course is designed to train divers in the use of a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) and make the divers familiar with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of using a DPV in a non-overhead environment.

DIVER PROPULSION VEHICLE
Looking to maximize the amount of area you can cover during a dive? DPV will give your diving legs a rest...
ABOUT
ACADEMIC
The Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
- Physics
- Pressure review
- Review of air embolisms and decompression theory
- Review of ascents/descents with regards to pressure changes
- Review dive tables and computers
- Diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) considerations
- Advantages of using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV)
- Features to consider when choosing a DPV
- Types of DPVs
- Accessories
- Overview of DPVs used for this Course
- Maximizing battery life
- Battery safety tips
- Maintenance, storing and transporting
- Dive planning and safety considerations
- Air consumption and decompression
- Battery endurance
- Determining the turn-around time point
- Safety considerations
- Vehicle failure
- Depth and descent/ascent considerations
- Avoiding propeller entanglements and obstructions
- Using the Buddy System SDI Instructor Manual
- Diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) use
- Pre-dive preparation
- Water entries
- DPV use at the surface
- Riding tandem
- Orientation and descent procedures
- Ascent and exit procedures
- Post dive maintenance
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:
- Dive plan
- Proper entry
- Surface use of DPV
- Descent with DPV
- Underwater tour
- Monitor DPV and air consumption
- Ascent and exit
- Log dive
COST
The cost is $399.00.
