SDI Diver 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 Development Program.

How do I take this course?

• Sign up and receive your online code
• Once you complete the online portion schedule the class, pool, or open water dives as required.
• Course Cost:
• $139.95 for class & certification card once earned. 
• $90.00 Instructor Fee - Includes 2 open water dives (Tanks and Weights Included).
• $90.00 DPV Rental for 2 Dives
• Dive count is the minimum required amount of dives to successfully complete the course. If additional dives are required they are $45.00 per dive and include tanks and weights.
• Not included are Rental Equipment and Trip Costs. Trip costs include transportation, lodging, boat fees, park fees, food and beverage, etc.