I don't think it's quite as bad as City Flyer suggests and as I was glued to the DEP thread when I was in the pool, I feel I should pass on murmurings I've heard from very informed sources. It seems there MAY be plans for DEP courses early-ish in the new year and in conjunction with the cadet courses. Please bear in mind it's only what I've been told and may change but with a 3-month lead-in for contract issue that could mean good news at the back end of the year for some. I hope this is true for everyones sake and I hope this helps. Good luck to all.