As we look to come out of lockdown and we all start to get back into open water, its a little colder out there now than it was... so please be prepared for cold water and the potential for free-flowing regulators.

New article added to the Choosing Equipment Library, detailing the things to consider when purchasing a regulator

We might be closed but behind the scenes the work continues. The van has recently been serviced and has a new MOT, new fire extinguishers installed, and a new safety certificate received and new outside lights ready to be installed.
 
Safety is the cornerstone of all aspects of Dive Rutland. It is something that all divers should embed into ALL dives, by receiving the right training and looking after your dive equipment is important.
 
What is Safety? The definition is the condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss
 
Now is an ideal time to give your dive equipment the once over and make sure all items are working – not sure what to do then save yourself some pennies in the longer run by attending an Equipment Speciality, the theory is via eLearning and then we can do the practical demonstrations remotely or book in for a classroom session later 

We are pleased to announce that the CPD Certification Service has accredited the EFR Primary and Secondary Course for the purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit. 

Our course participants, seeking CPD credit, now have the opportunity to receive a CPD certificate of recognition:-

• EFR Primary and Secondary Course = 6 Hours

Not familiar with the CPD process here are the key features:
CPD is required to

• be documented ( can be through certificate)
• be self-directed; not driven by the employer
• focus on learning from experience, reflective learning and review
• help set development goals and objectives
• include both formal and informal learning

CPD is often a requirement of membership of a professional body. It can help to reflect, review and document learning and to develop and update professional knowledge and skills. It can also serve to:

• provide an overview of professional development to date
• act as a reminder of achievements and progression
• direct a career and help keep focus on goals
• uncover gaps in skills and capabilities
• open up further development needs
• provide examples and scenarios for a CV or interview
• demonstrate professional standing to clients and employers
• help career development or a possible career change

On completion of this course with us here at Dive Rutland we will complete your CPD certification registration for you (on request).

No better time to start learning new skills whilst continuing with your own personal development, so get yourself booked onto a course

So here we go again... and we are in Lockdown3.  We are still here and available for you to complete any theory prior to open water opening up - including your PADI Open Water Course as well as complete ALL of the dry certification courses.

Here are just a few ideas for you... but watch our social media channels as we will be publishing courses and engaging content.  But if there is a course you want to do that is not listed GET IN TOUCH

Elearning options available for the following specialities

Contact us to arrange, the shop might be closed but if you want to purchase anything then we are running click and click from our online store.  As you can see we are so here and happy to help your adventure continue

You can still shop, you can still train, you can still dream diving with us here at Dive Rutland
 
From Thursday, we will be closed in line with government guidelines affecting non-essential businesses, but we need you to support local businesses.   Did you know we have an online shop (it is still a work in progress and constantly being updated), so you can start or continue your Christmas shopping with our ‘click and collect’ or we can post out to you.

​Take the time to do some training with us in our virtual classroom courses such as: -

• Coral Conservation
• Project AWARE
• Divemaster / Assistant Instructor / Instructor Development – Theory elements
• Mental Health Awareness
• Equipment Speciality; and more…. 

 
You can start your PADI Open Water course, with theory elements via eLearning or ‘in class’
 
How about expanding your knowledge and start working towards that speciality using eLearning and then complete the ‘wet’ element later – example of what is available: - 

• Deep Diver
• Dry Suit
• Night Diver
• Nitrox
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Search and Recovery
• Underwater Navigator
• Wreck Diver; and many more

 
Never stop learning, watch our social media, blogs or contact us to discuss and we will get you all setup and with the tools to get you started.
 
Want an air fill and you are an essential worker, just contact us and we will arrange for you.