PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course

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.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

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.

 

PADI Underwater Naturalist Course Options
Options	From THB
Beach Dives	6,900
Day Boat Dives	7,900

 

PRICE INCLUDES

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.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING

2 passport sized photographs.

Your log book and proof of your current level of diving certification.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

WHAT'S NEXT?

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.