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PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle
Experience the thrill of underwater exploration with The Diving Academy’s PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty course. Learn to navigate effortlessly through the water using a DPV, extending your range and conserving energy. Ideal for divers in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Bristol, and nearby areas.
Course Type: Continuing Education
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£225.00
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PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty – Glide Through the Depths
The PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty course at The Diving Academy offers divers an exciting way to explore underwater environments. By using a DPV, you can cover more ground, reduce air consumption, and experience the sensation of flying through the water.
Why Choose The Diving Academy for Your DPV Training?
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Experienced Instructors: Learn from certified professionals with extensive DPV diving expertise.
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Hands-On Training: Participate in practical sessions to master DPV handling and safety.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Understand the mechanics, maintenance, and operational procedures of DPVs.
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Convenient Locations: Courses available in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Bristol, and surrounding areas.
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Flexible Scheduling: Training sessions designed to fit your availability.
Course Overview
Throughout the DPV Specialty course, you’ll:
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Learn about different types of DPVs and their applications.
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Understand dive planning considerations specific to DPV use.
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Practice safe entry and exit techniques with a DPV.
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Master navigation and control while using a DPV.
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Identify and manage potential hazards associated with DPV diving.
Course Requirements
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Minimum age: 12 years.
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PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
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Basic swimming skills and good physical health.
Who Should Enroll?
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Divers looking to enhance their underwater mobility.
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Individuals interested in exploring larger dive sites efficiently.
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Those aiming to fulfill prerequisites for advanced diving certifications.
Elevate Your Diving Experience
By completing the PADI DPV Specialty course at The Diving Academy, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to explore underwater environments more extensively and with greater ease. Join us to take your diving adventures to the next level.
Prerequisites
The PADI Diver propulsion Vehicle Course prerequisites:
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level-certification)
- Must be a minimum of 12 years old.
Course Medical Requirements:
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
What’s Included
What’s Included
- Your course tuition fees for the dates you have booked.
- Your PADI eLearning or Manual
- Equipment hire
- Air Fills for the pool. (If required)
- PADI eCertification Card
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15- £25 per day. (If required)
- Transportation for you to the dive centre, pools & dive sites.
- Subsequent air fills at Open Water sites payable directly to venue.
Next Steps
Step 1 – Pre Study – PADI eLearning
Start your DPV course online and progress at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Learn about different types of underwater scooters, their care and maintenance and how to use a DPV when diving with a buddy. If you’re thinking about buying a DPV, this course is a great place to start.
- eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
Step 2 – At The Dive Centre With Your Instructor
During two exhilarating dives, you’ll practice DPV maneuvers and tandem riding. Learn how to avoid problems like ascending/descending too fast, motor entanglements, losing track of your buddy and running out of battery power.
- Total time commitment: 1-2 days
Course Locations
Dive Centre
Diving Academy – Dive Centre, Sunfield Business Park, New Mill Road, Wokingham, RG40 4QT
Pool Training Sites
Wokingham – The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Yateley – Yateley School, School Lane, GU46 6NW
Hagbourne – Hagbourne School Pool, Main Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LR
Swindon – Halo Highworth Recreation Centre, The Elms, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7DD
Open Water Training Sites:
London – Wraysbury Diving Lake, Station Road, Wraysbury, Berkshire, TW19 5ND
Radstock – Vobster Quay, Upper Vobster, Radstock, BA3 5SD
Leicester – Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4DW
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