Have you ever watched a James Bond movie and marvelled at the scenes of scuba divers whizzing around on fantastic underwater vehicles and mini subs! Well we cant offer you the mini submarines but why not try the Underwater Diver Propulsion Vehicles. At Simply Scuba we can give you the chance to experience the fun and thrills of these exciting vehicles.

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 vehicles.

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.

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. The course will start and end at the Simply Scuba Dive Centre.

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.

Participants must hold a minimum diver certification of PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or an equivalent rating.
Minimum age is 12 years*.
A confined water training session may be required, at the discretion of the instructor conducting the course, to verify participants skills level.

Dive site entrance fees.

Hire of a DPV and personal standard diving equipment, such as Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Exposure Suit, BCD, Weights, Regulators and Instrument console, Cylinder and Air Fills, for the duration of the course.

PADI Certification fees.

Transportation from Simply Scuba dive centre to the selected dive site venue is your responsibility.

2 passport sized photographs. Your log book and proof of your current level of diving certification.

*Participants under 16 years must be accompanied on the course by a suitably qualified parent or legal guardian.

The PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course is part of the PADI Diver Continuing Education Program, designed to encourage divers to further their Knowledge and Skills under the safe supervision of professional instructors. It combines well with other such courses such as the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver Specialty Course.