Diver Propulsion Vehicle Introduction Specialty Course with Dive Excursion

Signature Scuba is pleased to offer the Diver Propulsion Vehicle Introduction Specialty Course with a one tank
dive excursion. This course encompasses the use of a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) which is included in the
course. Students will learn the proper care and maintenance of the DPV, all functions of the provided DPV, as well
as a guided tour by an experienced DPV instructor. The DPV introduction Specialty Course with the guided DPV
excursion will continue the diver’s education and increase a scuba diver’s interests at some of their favorite dive
sites. Using the DPV will allow scuba divers to access their favorite dive sites quickly, conserving energy, while
conserving air to get to the dive site.

Tuition Cost:
The cost of the DPV introduction Specialty Course with included dive excursion is $125.
(SDI e-learning and course costs for complete certification are not included)

What to expect:
Training materials will come from Scuba Diving International (SDI) training standards for the Diver Propulsion
Vehicle. This will include familiarization of the skills needed to safely operate a DPV. This includes planning,
organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of using a DPV in a non-overhead environment. In
addition, scuba divers participating in the DPV introduction Specialty Course will have the opportunity to
participate in an underwater excursion at a local dive site.

Instructor to student ratio:
Classroom – Unlimited
Confined water – N/A
Open water - Two students per instructor

Prerequisite:
Minimum age 18 and Completion of the SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course or equivalent
Or
Minimum age 18 with Open Water Certification and 25 logged dives
(Last dive must be within last three months)

Duration of training and excursion:
The estimated time of the DPV introduction Specialty Course will be four hours. This includes the DPV excursion.

Credit towards certification:
Each diver who completes the DPV introduction Specialty Course with dive excursion will receive credit for one
completed dive towards the SDI DPV certification course.

Equipment needed:
The scuba diver participant shall provide their basic scuba equipment. (Personal or rental)

Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV):
A Lefeet S1 Pro DPV will be provided to the scuba diver participant for the dive excursion. Signature Scuba is a
preferred vendor for the Lefeet DPV brand and is knowledgeable regarding its use and equipment features.

Signature Scuba DPV Program Coordinator:
Pat Birkett
SDI Instructor #30956