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DPV Instructor
A specialty instructor course for teaching DPV (diver propulsion vehicle) techniques and operations. Instructor candidates learn to teach safe DPV handling, battery management, motor-assisted diving skills, and propulsion vehicle procedures that extend range and reduce bottom-time fatigue. This course equips instructors to introduce scooter-assisted exploration, a critical skill for wreck diving, deep dives, and long-range underwater exploration, expanding student capabilities in extended-range diving scenarios.
Prerequisites
Minimum 18 years old. Current RAID Open Water Instructor certification in-date. Current RAID Divemaster status required (for courses a Divemaster can teach). Current certification as a diver in DPV specialty. No specific depth limits or minimum dive requirements publicly detailed on RAID's website.
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Common questions about RAID DPV Instructor
What are the prerequisites for RAID DPV Instructor?
RAID's standards require: Minimum 18 years old. Current RAID Open Water Instructor certification in-date. Current RAID Divemaster status required (for courses a Divemaster can teach). Current certification as a diver in DPV specialty. No specific depth limits or minimum dive requirements publicly detailed on RAID's website.
What is the minimum age for RAID DPV Instructor?
RAID's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.