DPV Specialty Instructor

Scooter diving (DPV) is undoubtedly one of the specialties with the greatest potential within the training range you can offer your students as an instructor. It not only expands dive possibilities but also transforms the way divers interact with the environment, their equipment, and themselves.

The DPV specialty is structured into two progressive levels:

  • Basic DPV: For divers certified as Open Water 20 who want to learn how to use a DPV for recreational use using natural navigation methods.

  • Advanced DPV: For divers certified as Open Water 20 who hold a Navigation specialty, have a minimum of 20 dives, and have mastered the use of a long hose and a wing/harness configuration.

Once you complete the DPV Specialty Instructor course, you will be able to teach both levels, allowing you to reach both recreational and technical divers and expanding your scope as a specialty instructor.

We have Divertug Scooters available for rent during the course if you do not have your own. Furthermore, once you are a RAID DPV Specialty Instructor, you can rent DPVs from us to conduct your own courses without the need to invest in purchasing and maintaining them.

Prerequisites

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Be certified and in Active Status as a RAID Open Water Instructor.

  • Be certified as a RAID DPV Diver or equivalent.

  • Medical Statement.

  • Accident and Civil Liability Insurance.

Course Schedule

The RAID Specialty DPV Instructor course consists of an initial personal study phase where the candidate must complete Knowledge Reviews and an online exam, followed by one in-person day that includes: 1 academic presentation, 1 confined water presentation, 1 open water presentation (with at least 2 skills), and 1 practical application presentation of the DPV.

Day 1 (8 hours)

  • Course presentation

  • Review of Knowledge Reviews and exam

  • Standards review

  • Academic presentation

  • Practical application presentation

  • Confined water presentation

  • Open water presentation

Course Details

Price:

  • €299 + VAT (Valid until 31/12/2026)

Ratio:

  • Minimum 2 – Maximum 3 students

 

Included in the price:

  • Access to the RAID E-Learning platform.

  • 1 theory session (in person or online)

  • A minimum of one training and evaluation session in confined water

  • A minimum of one training and evaluation session in open water

  • A minimum of one training and evaluation session for the academic presentation

  • A minimum of one training and evaluation session for the practical application

Not Included in the price:

  • International RAID Specialty DPV Instructor Certification (€84.5 + VAT).
  • Student accommodation and meals.
  • Rental of dive gear or cylinders.
  • Tank Fills (Learn more).
  • Divertug DPV Rental (€29 + VAT).
  • Student boat fees.
  • Instructor expenses (to be divided among all students):
    • Diesel and tolls
    • Accommodation
    • Meals
    • Gas fills
    • Boat fees
Ready to take the first step? You can start your course right now at no cost!

Create your profile on the RAID website.

Go to the “Free E-learning Shop”.

Select your course.

You will get access to all the manuals and can complete the first knowledge review quiz completely free.

What’s next after this course?

Once you are certified as a RAID Specialty DPV Instructor, you will be able to teach courses and certify both Basic DPV and Advanced DPV levels, and continue advancing toward your Master Instructor Certification.

Additionally, you can access our Divertug DPV fleet to rent them for your students during your courses. Write to us and we will send you all the information!

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