TDI Technical DPV

The purpose of the TDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Course is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of using DPV’s while technical diving. Upon successful completion of the TDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty training, the student will be able to: demonstrate comprehension of the practical knowledge necessary for DPV diving, properly plan and safely conduct DPV dives, and implement techniques and procedures to manage and minimize DPV diving hazards.

Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements

Demonstrate adequate pre-dive planning
Equipment check and equipment matching
Demonstrate specialized propulsion techniques in varying types of flow
Demonstrate proper buoyancy control
Demonstrate proper body posture
Demonstrate proper stress analysis (detection and management)

The student must perform the following in-water skills during dives:

Proper use of DPV
Gas-sharing ascent with DPVs clipped off
Ascent with a disabled DPV
Tow a team member and his disabled DPV

Course prerequisites:

Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
Certified Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
Proof of at least 25 logged dives