Scuba Diver

With the Scuba Diver you lay the foundation for your first experiences as a diver.

TRAINING CONTENT

In the i.a.c. Scuba Diver course you learn the first basics for descending with a diving device. You usually start in a swimming pool or in confined open water with pool-like environmental conditions.

THEORETICAL TRAINING

  • Equipment
  • Diving physics
  • Working with dive tables and computers
  • Dive planning
  • The medicine of diving
  • First aid for diving accidents
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Psychological aspects in connection with diving
  • Diving environment
  • Assessing weather and environmental influences
  • Environmental awareness
  • Precautions for dives in unknown environments
  • Dangers on the water surface
  • Behavior in case of problems during the dive

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Pool or limited open water

  • Selection, preparation, assembly and inspection of diving equipment, care and maintenance of equipment after the dive
  • Entry and exit, controlled Ascend and Descend (e.g. pressure equalization in mask and ears), breathing and swimming under water, first buoyancy exercises
  • Blowing out the snorkel and regulator when swimming and snorkeling on the surface
  • Buoyancy control under water and establishing a stable water position on the surface
  • Recovering the removed regulator/octopus, blowing it out and continuing to breathe at the surface and underwater
  • Acting as a donor and recipient of an alternative breathing gas supply
  • Blowing out the mask, including taking it off and putting it back on again
  • Monitoring the most important instruments, basic hand signals
  • Use of the quick release device of the ballast system on the water surface

In open water

  • Preparing, checking and putting on equipment before the dive and taking care of it after the dive
  • Putting on and taking off diving equipment and ballast system, buddy check and weight check
  • Entry and exit, controlled Ascend and Ascend, timely pressure equalization
  • Blowing out the snorkel and regulator when swimming and snorkeling on the surface
  • Buoyancy control under water and on the surface
  • Monitoring the diving instruments
  • Recovery of the regulator removed, released and hanging behind the back
  • Acting as giver and taker of an alternative air supply
  • Take off, put back on and blow out the mask at a maximum depth of five meters. (In cold waters, it is sufficient to completely submerge the mask)
  • Techniques of the partner system, e.g. correct hand signals, keeping an eye on your partner, staying together
  • Use of the quick release device of the ballast system on the water surface

OVERVIEW

Through the i.a.c. Scuba Diver course you have learned how to buoyancy control yourself underwater, how to take care of your equipment and how to communicate. Now you are ready for the next step and into the underwater world to prepare yourself even more independently for your future dives. Register today with your i.a.c. DiveCenter today for the next i.a.c. Open Water Diver course today.

PREREQUISITES:

At the start of the course:

  • Minimum age 15 years
  • Proof of swimming ability
  • Proof of health status
  • For minors, a declaration of consent from a parent or legal guardian is required

Here you become a Scuba Diver