PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty Course

DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a lot of underwater territory in a brief amount of time. They scoot you through the water without kicking. Want to visit that offshore reef from the beach? A DPV may be the way to go.

• Imagine a product that will enhance your underwater explorations.
• Imagine a product that will help you see more, locate better photo subjects, find more lobsters and bigger fish.
• Imagine a product that can lower your air consumption up to 50%, and give you 5 times more range over normal scuba propulsion.
• Imagine that this product is affordable, user friendly, reliable and really fun to operate.

The (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) is designed to provide divers with greater mobility and less air consumption, giving them more bottom time (within tables) and far greater range.

Scuba Divers pursue this sport to experience the fun and excitement of the underwater world. A DPV can enhance this experience by providing greater mobility and extended time while using less effort. The Diver Propulsion Vechile (DPV or underwate scooter) has been developed specifically for ease in operation and maneuverability.

Pre-requisite

To qualify for the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty course, an individual must:

1. Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
   
   
2. Be 10 years of age or older.

Orpheus Dive is the only dive centre in Singapore that organizes the Master Scuba Diver Challenge program. Every year, two divers will stand a chance to win a free trip to top destinations such as Similans Islands, Sipadan and Manado to hone their newly acquired skills.

And if that is not enough, divers who sign up for the Master Scuba Diver Challenge program earn themselves the unique and 'NOT FOR SALE' Master Scuba Diver T-Shirt and Cap.

The DPV Specialty's objective is to widen the knowledge of divers. The course covers the following topics

1. Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
   
2. Equipment considerations
   
3. Diver etiquette and how to avoid harming fragile aquatic life

The recommended training schedule for this course commences with a 3 hour theory lesson conducted in Orpheus Dive, followed by 2 open water dives over a weekend.

Dive 1

• Demonstrate the appropriate predive preparation of the DPV used in the course.
  
• Demonstrate an effective water entry with a DPV for the conditions present.
  
• Demonstrate how to operate a DPV while at the surface, including proper body position, prevent clogging the propeller, snorkeling under power and riding in tandem with a buddy.
  
• Demonstrate how to make a proper descent with a DPV.
  
• Demonstrate underwater maneuvering, including: a straight and steady course while gradually changing depth, and making pivot and banking turns.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain proper buddy contact while using a DPV.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to follow the safety guidelines and recommendations previously discussed while using a DPV.
  
• Demonstrate how to make a proper ascent and exit the water when using a DPV based on the conditions present.
  
• Demonstrate the proper post-dive maintenance of the DPV used in the course.

Dive 2

• Demonstrate the ability to independently plan and execute a dive using a DPV according to the procedures and safety guidelines provided in the course.

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