Global Underwater ExplorersAbout This Course
A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) extends your range and opens up dive sites that are otherwise out of reach. DPV Diver 1 teaches safe scooter operation in open water, including dive planning, teamwork, navigation, standard and emergency procedures, stress management, hazards, and DPV maintenance.
What You'll Learn
01
DPV principles, handling, and use
02
Dive planning and teamwork with a DPV
03
Navigation and environmental/conservation awareness
04
Standard and emergency procedures
05
Stress management
06
Potential hazards of diving with a DPV
07
DPV maintenance and pre-dive checks
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 16
- Non-smoker
- GUE Open Water Diver, Performance Diver, or GUE Basic Fundamentals certification
- Minimum 75 non-training dives post-certification
- Good physical health and swimming ability
- If using drysuit: 15 non-training drysuit dives OR 10 dives after GUE Drysuit Primer
What's Included
Minimum 24 hours instruction
Minimum 5 dives over 3 days
Classroom sessions