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TDI DPV Diver
AUD $499
Experience the thrill of underwater exploration with our TDI DPV Diver service at Good Divers. This service offers the opportunity for an exhilarating dive using an underwater propulsion vehicle to discover the beauty of the ocean depths. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or new to the world of scuba, this experience is sure to leave you in awe.
For Course Seeions,
Call us or email us at info.gooddivers@gmail.com. Please specify the course and your preferred date.
PreRequirements:
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Certified Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification).
General good health and swimming skills.
Experience with deep diving or technical diving is recommended.
What you will learn:
The TDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver course is designed for advanced divers looking to enhance their underwater exploration capabilities:
DPV Technology: Learn about the mechanics, features, and limitations of underwater propulsion vehicles.
Equipment Handling: Properly set up, maintain, and troubleshoot DPV systems for technical diving applications.
Extended Dive Planning: Plan dives that maximize the DPV’s range and battery capacity while ensuring safe return points.
Advanced Buoyancy Control: Master buoyancy adjustments and trim to optimize DPV performance in various conditions.
Emergency Procedures: Learn to manage DPV malfunctions, towing techniques, and diver recovery scenarios.
Team Diving Strategies: Develop effective communication and coordination skills while using DPVs in a team environment.
Course content:
Knowledge Development:
Classroom instruction on DPV technology, operational safety, and extended range dive planning.
Risk assessment and contingency planning for technical DPV diving.
Confined Water Practice:
Familiarization with DPV operation, including controlled maneuvers and buoyancy control.
Simulated emergency drills, such as towing a disabled DPV and recovering from entanglements.
Open Water Dives:
Dive 1: Practice essential DPV handling skills, including safe entry, exit, and basic navigation.
Dive 2: Execute a long-range dive with focus on navigation, battery management, and team coordination.
Dive 3: Simulate advanced scenarios, such as gas-sharing with a DPV and managing malfunctions at depth.
Final Assessment:
Demonstrate competency in DPV operation, dive planning, and emergency response techniques.
Certification as a TDI DPV Diver, qualifying you to use DPVs in both recreational and technical diving contexts.