In the beautiful village of Punat on the island of Krk, we offer IAC diving courses in German and English .Come and dive with us! 🙂
The International Aquanautic Club (IAC) is an independent, globally active organization specializing in the training and certification of divers. Until 2012, the IAC was part of Barakuda and has since been headquartered in Essen, Germany. As a founding member of CMAS Germany, the IAC is a key partner within this association. Since its inception, the IAC has focused on close collaboration with dive centers and schools worldwide to ensure that training standards and guidelines are implemented in accordance with best practices in the sport of diving. The organization offers a wide range of courses for all experience levels, meeting international standards and thus promoting high-quality diver training. With over 300 certified dive centers and more than 5,000 instructors worldwide, the IAC provides an easily accessible and recognized training pathway. The organization places particular emphasis on training by highly qualified instructors who impart the necessary knowledge and skills to their students to dive safely and responsibly.
During a try dive, you'll be gently introduced to the sport of diving and gather your first experiences and breaths underwater. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating underwater world up close.
Before we begin, we'll give you a little theory. We'll explain what you need to pay attention to and how the different systems work.
And then we're off!
After immersing yourself in scuba diving, you'll quickly notice that some areas interest you more than others. A variety of specialty courses offer you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and gain experience in your chosen specialties. We offer a wide range of specialty courses, both with and without dives.
The following specialty courses (including certification) are currently offered:
CPR Level 2 (without dives)
119 €
Diving with breathing gas mixtures (Nitrox) (without dives)
119 €
Equipment (Techniques) (excluding dives)
159 €
Boat diving (2 dives)
179 €
Computer Diving (2 dives)
179 €
Drift diving (2 dives)
189 €
Dry Suit Diving (2 dives/own equipment)
189 €
Perfect Buoyancy (2 dives)
199 €
Search & Recovery (2 dives)
199 €
Orientation (Navigation) (2 dives)
199 €
Night diving (Night and Limited Visibility) (2 dives)
209 €
Deep Diving (2 dives)
209 €
Wreck Diving (2 dives)
219 €
Group management (4 dives)
279 €
Gas blender (without diving)
299 €
Ocean Cavern Diving (4 dives)
359 €
The Open Water Diver course is the first certification course for aspiring divers and teaches the fundamental skills and knowledge required for safe diving. The course consists of theoretical instruction and practical exercises in shallow water as well as open water dives (minimum 4).
Prerequisites:
Minimum age 10 years (JOWD).
Valid medical certificate of fitness to dive or a self-declaration of fitness.
Course duration: 3-4 days.
Course size: max. 4 participants.
The course fee includes the following services:
For the theoretical part, you have a choice: You can either learn the theory digitally in advance or conveniently in book form during your vacation. Decide for yourself what suits you best!
Explore new horizons in scuba diving with our Advanced Open Water Diver course! In this exciting program, you'll develop skills that will help you navigate better underwater and dive more safely at greater depths.
You'll participate in three specialty courses, with Navigation and Deep Diving being mandatory modules. In addition, you can choose one more specialty course to further explore your interests. The new skills you learn during the courses will make diving even more exciting and help you get one step closer to becoming an IAC Master Diver! Dive with us and expand your underwater horizons!
Requirements:
Theoretical and practical training:
Course duration:
Including online learning materials, certification (digital and physical) and 6 dives
Excluding rental equipment for the duration of the course: 99 €
Are you ready to take your diving skills to the next level? In our Stress & Rescue course, you'll learn essential self-rescue and buddy rescue skills while diving. This course is a valuable addition to your dive training and essential for responsible divers. Diving isn't just about learning techniques; it's also about being aware of the challenges that can arise. What happens if a dive buddy gets stressed or panics underwater? Or if a diver on the surface is too exhausted to swim back to the boat? There are numerous minor stressful situations that can be managed with immediate and correct action before the stress escalates into panic. But this requires practice and rehearsal. Our training prepares you for such unforeseen situations. With the DIVER STRESS & RESCUE program, we focus, for the first time, entirely on your dive buddy and the prevention, recognition, and resolution of problems, both above and below the water.
Prerequisites:
Course duration:
Including certification (digital and physical), online learning materials - excluding CPR/O2/AED
Rental equipment for the duration of the course: 99 €
The Master Diver course is a rewarding challenge. In this course, the primary focus is on other divers. You will expand your knowledge and experience level. Master Divers learn to care for the safety and well-being of others, going beyond their own experience. While this course is challenging, it rewards you with a strong sense of self-confidence.
Prerequisites:
Theoretical and Practical training:
Course duration:
Including certification (digital and physical), online learning materials and 6 dives
Rental equipment for the duration of the course: 99 €
Dive Leader is the highest level for recreational divers and the stepping stone to becoming a dive instructor. This certification qualifies you to dive with beginners. Therefore, as a Dive Leader, you already assume a high degree of responsibility and act as a link between dive instructor and student.
Requirements
Theoretical training
Practical training in freediving
Practical training with full diving equipment:
Course duration:
Including certification
Excluding CPR/O2/AED and teaching materials
The Dive Leader Professional (Modules 1-4) is your first step towards professional training with the International Aquanautic Club.
As a Dive Leader Professional, you'll not only be a full member of the IAC, but you'll also train your own students independently. A two-day seminar will equip you with the knowledge to conduct introductory dives and snorkeling courses on your own. After this seminar, you'll also be ideally prepared to work as a dive guide worldwide.
To ensure you always have access to your data, you'll receive personal access to the IAC Instructor Area, allowing you to work independently. Training record cards and a wide range of presentations are available to you free of charge, 24/7.
Take the first step and become a Dive Leader Professional!
Prerequisites:
Including certification
Plus 95 € in fees for registration and annual membership (invoice issued by the association)
Practical and theoretical content is covered and expanded upon in your Dive Leader course. You'll also be provided with important background information.
A significant portion of the training focuses on presenting training content. You'll learn how to convey the individual components of diving to your students quickly and easily.
The practical component begins with planning and structuring diving courses. What equipment is suitable for training? What are the requirements for training waters? These are just two of the many questions that need to be clarified before a course begins. We'll show you what's important and how to recognize problems and difficulties before they arise.
Duration and Completion:
After successfully passing the theoretical exam and receiving a positive evaluation, you'll be awarded IAC Scuba Instructor status. This allows you to register directly for an Instructor Examination.
As a Scuba Instructor, you are authorized to teach the following courses:
Requirements:
Including teaching materials and certification
Plus 257 € fees for registration, stamp and annual membership (invoice issued by the association)
Divided into theory and practice, this training builds upon your existing skills.
During the theoretical training, your knowledge will not only be deepened, but you will also learn new skills that will help you optimally train your students. To ensure you can convey the learned content to your students in an engaging way, teaching demonstrations will be held on selected topics. These demonstrations will showcase your mastery of the respective subject areas and your ability to effectively communicate them.
During the practical training, at least six dives will be conducted. Not only will the perfect demonstration of skills be assessed, but emergency scenarios will also be practiced.
Upon successful completion of the Instructor Examination (IE), you will be certified as an IAC Open Water Instructor/CMAS Germany Diving Instructor* and authorized to issue the following certifications:
To expand your portfolio, you can obtain authorization to take additional specialties at any time.
Requirements :
Including teaching materials and certification
Plus 330€ fees for registration, stamp and annual fee (invoice issued by the association)
The crossover is the fastest way to become an IAC Instructor. Are you already a dive instructor with another recognized organization and want to join the IAC team? Then register now...
Completion :
After the 2-day seminar, depending on your entry qualification, you will be certified as an Open Water Instructor, AOWI, or Master Instructor and can train from Basic Diver to Dive Leader Professional, according to your instructor level.
Prerequisites :
Including teaching materials and certification
Plus 206 € annual fee (billed by the association)
