Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diving
If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving specialty certification.
Students enrolling in the SSI Scooter / DPV Diving course must:
- Complete the Student Diver Medical Questionaire and, if necessary, get their doctor's written permission prior to the first pool session.
- Have their Open Water Diver certification card or provide proof of certification.
- Complete the SSI Scooter / DPV Diving digital learning materials, including the Final Exam online or on the SSI Application prior to your classroom / pool session.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course includes digital training materials, digital certification card, use of rental DPV, scuba cylinder, weights for the duration of the course.
Course fee does not include dive site access fee, which is paid directly to the dive operator at the lake.
Please note that all students must own their mask, fins, boots and snorkel. All dive equipment must be dive quality. If needed, these items may be purchased from Gulf Coast Scuba.
If needed, rental scuba equipment (Regulator, BC, Computer, and Wetsuit) may be rented from Gulf Coast Scuba.
