DPV Diving
Enjoy longer dives, explore further, and cover a larger area on every dive.

Become a Certified DPV Diver
If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI DPV Diving specialty certification and be able to dive up to 30 meters deep with a scooter or DPV.
Course Overview
In this comprehensive underwater scooter and DPV course, you’ll learn:
- Essential skills and concepts for safe DPV diving
- Special precautions necessary when using DPVs
- Techniques for maintaining buddy contact while using a DPV
- Effective equipment control for DPV diving
- Planning and conducting dives using scooters or DPVs
Benefits of DPV Diving
- Extend your underwater range
- Conserve energy for longer dives
- Explore more of your dive site
- Experience a thrilling new dimension of diving
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for certified divers looking to:
- Expand their diving skills
- Explore larger areas underwater
- Add an exciting new dimension to their diving adventures
Take the Plunge!
Ready to experience the thrill of DPV diving? Contact your local SSI dive center today to book your SSI DPV course. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your diving skills and create unforgettable underwater memories!
Minimum Age
12
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
1
Amount of Open Water Sessions
2
Maximum Training Depth
30 m / 100 ft
Suggested duration (h)
10-15