TDI DPV Cave Diver
TDI DPV Cave Diver
This course is designed to teach trained cave divers how to utilize Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs) in the cave environment. Divers will learn about safe DPV use, DPV components, and care and maintenance. Students will learn to plan dives that may incorporate extended penetration, longer bottom times, complex dive planning, and proper methods of gas management.
Course Pre-requisite
At least 18 years old
TDI Full Cave Diver or equivalent
25 Cave Dives (non-training)
Course Components
Knowledge Development with Written Exam
Dry Skills Development
Confined Water Skills Development
3 DPV Cave Dives with a total bottom time of 90 minutes
Course Equipment
2 sets of regulators, each with 1 first and second stage, with at least 1 pressure gauge and inflation hose
Dive Computer with depth gauge and bottom timer
Backmount or Sidemount
2 Line Cutting Device
Primary and Back-up Lights
1 Primary and Safety Reel
3 Directional Line Arrows
1 Non-directional Line Marker
Decompression Regulators with 1 first and second stage and pressure gauge as required
DPV adequately configured for cave environments
Course Inclusions
Course Exclusions