DPV “Scooter” Diver
Once you take our DPV “Scooter-Dive Propulsion Vehicle” Diver course you’ll want one for yourself. Our course is designed to train divers in the proper and efficient use of a DPV and familiarize them with the skillset, procedures, techniques, and hazards of using a DPV. The most fun course we offer, you have to try this one out!
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Great news! This year, getting your DPV Diver certification is easier than ever. Here's how it works: Sign up using the placeholder date below and complete the online coursework from the comfort of your own home. When you're done, give us a call. We'll arrange a time that works with your schedule for you to complete your training dives with one of our instructors. This usually takes one full day of diving. After that, you're certified! If you have any questions about our new DPV program, you can reach us anytime during business hours at 231-947-2520
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SDI Propulsion Vehicle Diver
The SDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver Course is designed to train divers in the use of a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) and familiarize them with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of using a DPV in a non-overhead environment.
Who this course is for:
The certified diver looking to maximize the amount of area they can cover during a dive by using a DPV Individuals that may have limited use of their legs for diving
Course prerequisites:
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
What you can expect to learn:
The SDI 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
What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
- The diving activities approximate those of training
- The areas of activities approximate those of training
- Environmental conditions approximate those of training
Also, the SDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Program.
