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Learn to fly through the water effortlessly.
The purpose
of the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Speciality Course is to familiarize divers
with the skills, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of diving
in open water with one of these fantastic underwater scooters.
| Min Age : |
12 |
| Pre-requisites: |
PADI Open Water
Diver Certification |
| Recommended Schedule : |
2 Days |
| No. Dives : |
2 scuba dives |
| Student Diver Materials : |
PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver Manual & Logbook |
| Qualification : |
Internationally
recognized |
| Next Level : |
Not Applicable |
Course outline
This course will enable the diver to use a DPV and how to choose the right
unit, Types of vehicles, Battery safety tips, and Maintenance, Storage and Travel
considerations. Other aspects covered are Dive Planning and Safety Considerations,
Vehicle Failure, Runaway Motor, Pre-dive preparation, various entry considerations,
Dive procedures and techniques and post dive considerations.
This course consists of two open water dives and is purely practical in application.
Course timetable
The precise time table for this course will vary dependent upon the specific
logistics of the dive site being used for the course. It can normally be completed
in one day.
Dive 1 consists of correct pre-dive preparation, appropriate water entry with
a DPV. Snorkeling and Diving Skills specific to the correct use of a DPV, and
correct post dive maintenance of the DPV, whilst under supervision.
Dive 2 will give the diver the chance to demonstrate their ability to independently
plan and execute a dive using a DPV according to the procedures and safety guidelines.
Peformance requirements
There are no performance requirments for the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle
(DPV) Course.
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