Tek Open Water DPV Course in Playa del Carmen
Add a Scooter to Your Technical Diving Toolbox
Take your technical diving to the next level with our Tek Open Water DPV Course. Learn how to plan and execute dives using a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) while exploring the walls and reefs of Playa del Carmen more efficiently.
Whether you’re pursuing advanced training or want to improve your gas management and navigation, a DPV gives you a major advantage in terms of range and control.
Why Take This Course?
The Tek DPV course is designed for divers who want to:
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Increase dive range and efficiency
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Reduce exertion and gas consumption
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Master scooter control for overhead or deep environments
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Apply DPV techniques in technical diving scenarios
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Improve precision in navigation and team diving
What You Will Learn
This course will train you in:
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Scooter operation, positioning, and control
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Gas management and decompression considerations with DPVs
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DPV-specific emergency procedures and team protocols
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Dive planning for deep and technical dives using scooters
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Equipment configuration and DPV maintenance
Course Overview
🕒 Duration
3 days (depending on student experience)
Includes theory, confined practice, and 2 technical dives using a DPV.
🎯 Prerequisites
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IANTD Advanced Nitrox Diver or equivalent
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Minimum 50 logged dives
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Excellent buoyancy and trim skills
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Minimum age: 18
📜 Certifying Agency
This course is offered under IANTD standards.
💰 Cost
Contact us for pricing.
➡️ Note: DPV rental is not included. You are welcome to bring your own.
Where We Dive
Our technical DPV dives are conducted on the deep walls and reefs off Playa del Carmen, offering ideal conditions for mastering scooter skills in real-world environments.
Required Equipment
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Full technical diving setup
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Exposure suit suitable for deep dives
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Mask, fins, cutting device
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DPV (or arrange rental with us in advance)
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Backup lights and appropriate redundancy gear
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
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Certified tech divers expanding their skill set
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Divers planning longer-range exploration dives
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Those preparing for advanced cave or stage diving
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Anyone who wants to maximize range and efficiency on deeper dives
Take the Next Step in Technical Diving
🚀 Ready to master the DPV and go further than ever before?
Contact us or Book your course today
