The Fun Part
Buzzing around the ocean on your personal underwater vehicle is exciting and fun!
Recreational users enjoy skimming beneath the waves and chasing fish.
What You Learn
There is one theory session with two dives using DPV's with your Pro-Dive Propulsion Vehicle Driver Specialty Instructor.
During this course you will learn the safe procedures of proper maintenance and operation as well as safe fun diving skills.
The Scuba Gear
You Use You use all the basic scuba gear.
There are many different types of underwater carriages and we explore to some extent, the history from World War II to today's modern units.
The Learning Materials You Need
Diver Propulsion Vehicle Driver is a convenient and fun way to explore the underwater world.
By reviewing the online session, you will learn the important do’s and don’ts of driving an underwater vehicle including:
Course terminology,
Etiquette
Driving Safety
Procedures.
Your training starts by:
Short online academic sessions
Reviewing reasons for using a DPV whilst diving
How important it is, to know your personal limits.
Your Total Diving System and specialised equipment for deep diving
During two dives with your instructor, you will go over:
Managing and planning procedures for DPV diving
DPV dive planning, buddy contact procedures and buoyancy control.
Managing your gas supply, dealing with navigation and safety considerations.
How can you start learning now?
Register for your SSI On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills here.
Complete the online learning program
Arrange to meet with your PRO-DIVE Instructor to plan your deep diving adventures.
Add Enriched Air, Nitrox Training
Theory and Practical lessons
Enriched air tank and Enriched Air Nitrox fills for the two dives
Two training dives, run in conjunction with your specialty course
Enriched Air Nitrox Certification
$195 – Save $100
PREREQUISITES
To be a minimum of 15 years old.
All students under 18 years of age will be required to provide signed parent or guardian consent form.
Fit to Dive - Please take time to review the Dive Medical Requirements and Fitness to Dive information.
Gear Hire - is available and includes one piece wetsuit, buoyancy vest, regulator with dive computer, tanks and weights.
Snorkelling gear is not included.
What you need to bring - Sunscreen, swimmers and towel, Log book.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
DSMB or Safety sausage
Dive Whilstle
Dive slate
Knife or dive tool
Dive torch
Snorkelling gear
PRACTICAL COURSE CONTENT
SSI On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam.
(must be completed before any in water training commences).
Minimum of two open water training dives required.
Equipment Provided
Tanks, weight belt and/or weights are included in course cost.
Nitrox Fills are included, if you are also completing the Enriched Air, Nitrox Course in conjunction
CERTIFICATION
1. All open water skills must be acknowledged and accepted on-line.
2. ProDive Central Coast has confirmed certification on-line, through Scuba Schools International web site.
3. You will receive your Online Digital card- (Plastic "C" card is also available- Fee applies)
4. Your DPV driver certification counts toward the PRO DIVE ScubaMaster Diver rating.
Exclusions
Cost of Dive Medical - if required.
DPV or U/W scooter
Scuba Gear Hire
Gear rental other than specified
Transportation - is not provided from Dive Centre to Dive Sites
