COURSE

PREREQUISITES

• Be over 15 years old (according to BOJA 142, July 25, 2003, in the Annex of Requirements for the Sports-Recreational Diver Certificate at beginner level).

• Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent), issued by a recognized international organization.

• Have 25 logged dives.

• Diver Medical Declaration.

• Have mandatory insurance

COURSE PLANNING

The DPV Level 1 course consists of 3 theoretical sessions and a minimum of four (4) training dives. The theory part can be done online or in-person, and then the dives are completed over two (2) days

THEORETICAL PART

Course introduction

Theory session 1: What is a DPV. How it works. Parts of a DPV. Maintenance

Theory session 2: Dive planning (gas management). Proper descents and ascents

Theory session 3: Communication and teamwork

Theory session 4: Emergency protocols.

DAY 1

DPV setup.

Dive 1: Ballast and torque adjustment. Controlled descent. Diving with DPV according to plan.

Dive 2: Emergency protocols. Towing a diver with a malfunctioning DPV.

Cleaning, charging, and storage.

DAY 2

Re-adjust configuration.

Dive 3: Compass navigation.

Dive 4: Emergency protocols. Gas sharing. Buoy deployment with controlled ascent.

Cleaning, charging, and storage.

COURSE PRICE: €399

INCLUDED

• Educational materials.

• Divertug DPV rental.

• Theoretical sessions.

• 1 equipment setup workshop.

• A minimum of 240 minutes of water practice.

NOT INCLUDED

• Agency certification fee (RSTC).

• Student accommodation.

• Student meals.

• Student expenses:

  • Gas fills (paid directly at the dive center).

  • Boat trips (paid directly at the dive center).

  • Pool rental (paid directly).

• Instructor expenses (to be shared among all participants):

  • Instructor boat dives.

  • Instructor gases.

  • Instructor pool rental.

• VAT

AFTER THE COURSE

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to dive unsupervised with a DPV, up to the depth allowed by your current certification.

You can continue your training with one of the following courses

→ DPV NIVEL 2
→ ESSENTIAL SIDEMOUNT

The DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) or scooter has become one of the most fun and exciting tools in diving.

It allows you to dive to farther points, explore strong current areas effortlessly, and conduct searches more efficiently, among other benefits.

Learn how to operate it safely, perform maintenance, plan dives with a DPV, execute proper descents and ascents, and follow all emergency protocols in this fascinating course.

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