SDI Driver Propulsion Vehicle Diver (DPV)
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 Duration:
Courses should not be treated as a race or something that can be skipped through quickly. Please remember training does not guarantee certification, we need to ensure you fully understand the training and will be a safe diver on certification. We follow a loved one clause that when certified we would be happy you could safely dive with one of our loved ones.
- The e-learning and academic portion of this course should be completed before starting in water training and exercises. The duration of this piece is dependant on your availability. During this time our instructors are on hand to assist with questions or any element you may struggle with.
- For many courses the swimming pool or confined water sessions give us time to practice and carry out skills in a controlled environment. We do not fix specific number of pool sessions as it is dependant on your comfort level with skills before moving to open water.
- The open water element is again determined more by time in water rather than number of dives. We prefer longer dives building experience rather than quick short 20 minute 'dips'.
Course prerequisites & forms:
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
Forms:
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
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- 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)
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- Features to consider when choosing a DPV
- Types of DPVs
- Accessories
- Overview of DPVs used for this Course
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- 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
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- 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 Development Program.
How to take this course?
- Availability to start every week.
- Get in touch with us by phone, whatsapp, facebook or e-mail
- You can also add to shopping cart and pay online using ideal, credit card or paypal.
Price & Value:
SDI Driver Propulsion Vehicle Diver (DPV) - €150,00
*Fully inclusive of all e-learning, equipment required for the course, training and certification on successful completion.
We focus on and are proud of the skill level, knowledge, decision making, experience and readiness of divers to dive at levels which they have been trained. We want to invest in you, your safety and ability to dive, then come home with amazing stories.
Our courses are priced as such and we do not hide additional costs. We are are very flexible for training, especially in terms of dates or location as we know we all have busy lives and work commitments. However if for reasons outside of weather, illness or other such emergencies a course/training can not be completed in the standard training schedule we will charge for extra days at €150,00 per day.
