Back in 2019, a time when we were all guilty of taking social interaction for granted, I started my Duke of Edinburgh award.

When making my choices I knew I wanted to complete each section in an area that I have an interest in and I didn’t want this to just be a box ticking exercise, I wanted to enjoy it too and if possible develop my skills and interests In no particular order I decided to complete: Skills – Cooking (Yes I know I still owe the team a chocolate cake!), Physical – Rugby and for Volunteering I wanted to incorporate diving.

I approached Tracey to ask if she would allow me to carry out my Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering with Dive Rutland, with a focus on mentoring the junior divers. Tracey and the team kindly took on the challenge of supporting me whilst I supervised the juniors! 

In addition to helping with the junior theory and practical sessions I also learnt what goes on behind the scenes in the shop getting the sessions ready and I was even let loose on a few customers and stock taking! 

Written by Thomas Frieland

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

Every certification we process for our students Dive Rutland actively contributes to Project Aware by donating £10, so we THANK all of our students for choosing to dive and train with us.

Its not just about the donation but actively encouraging you to participate in Project Aware Specialities such as Coral Conservation, Project Aware Speciality and Dive Against Debris to name but three.   You can take all of these now as our virtual classroom is great fun, if as per the Dive Against Debris you need to undertake a dive or two, well we run those dives regularly on our Dive Against Debris site.. so no excuses.. take a speciality or two and you will be that one step, or even two towards your  Master Scuba Diver  qualification

Get your name on our achievement board, you know you want to!