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Persistence and tenacity
New National Instructors announced
FOLLOWING A YEAR-LONG HIATUS DUE TO THE COVID pandemic , BSAC has just welcomed its latest new National Instructors onboard .
John Potten and Dave Woodward were put through their National Instructor ( NI ) paces during the four-day final assessment in Plymouth , and have now been awarded BSAC ’ s highest instructor qualification .
Each year , BSAC offers suitably qualified members the opportunity to undertake the National Instructor course and join the ranks of NIs who lead and develop BSAC training and delivery around the country and overseas . The qualification is BSAC ’ s highest instructor grade , with a total of 273 BSAC members holding the NI qualification to date .
The annual exam assesses candidates ’ instructional and leadership skills across 23 separate areas , including evaluating an individual ’ s determination and agility when faced with a host of challenges .
This year ’ s assessment took place in mid-August , where John , from Somerset , and Dave , from West Yorkshire , were put through their paces .
With Covid restrictions putting the National Instructor programme on hold during 2020 , BSAC ’ s National Diving Officer , Dai Atkins , said he was pleased to see the return of the NI assessment and offered his congratulations to the two new National Instructors .
“ The commitment required from individuals to prepare for and meet entry requirements to be able to attend the examination should not be underestimated . Credit is due to all participating candidates on this year ’ s exam who have contributed a great deal of personal time over the previous two years and shown great persistence and tenacity .
“ I would like to offer a well-deserved congratulations to the successful candidates and look forward to working with them in their post-exam development . Well done !”
■ Are you interested in becoming a National Instructor ? For more information and to register , go to bsac . com / ni
Training events for 2022
John Potten
Dave Woodward
BOOK NOW
BSAC MEMBERS CAN BOOK THEIR PLACE on BSAC ’ s training courses and workshops listed for 2022 as the latest Programme of Events is now live online .
The BSAC Programme of Events is ideal for divers and snorkellers looking to make 2022 the year they progress their diving skills or learn something completely new .
Regional courses on offer as part of the 2022 Programme of Events include Skill Development Courses and diver grade progression , as well as the Instructor Training Scheme . There are also some new events on the programme , including Advanced Wreck Diver and the new CCR MOD 1 , CCR MOD 1 Top-up and MOD 2 courses .
The 2022 programme will focus on faceto-face delivery , supported by online learning , which proved popular during the various Covid restrictions of the past 18 months . And some events , including the Theory Instructor Exam , have been moved online .
Members can view and book events for 2022 online at bsac . com / events
As well as the currently listed events , members can also register their interest in Skill Development Courses that are not yet set up for their region , but they would like delivered . For more details go to bsac . com / sdcinterest
All training courses and events during 2022 will continue in line with current government Covid guidance .
Benefit of the Month
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