SSI DPV Diving

Course Overview & Training Objectives

Prepares divers to plan and conduct recreational scooter dives while managing propulsion equipment safely. Curriculum covers vehicle mechanics, depth and directional control, ascents/descents with a vehicle, and dive planning with battery duration limits. Students learn emergency buddy towing and protocol for dead or malfunctioned scooters.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 30m (100ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder + scooter

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 1 to 2 Days
• Required Training Dives: 2 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 4 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Open Water Diver