CAVER
TRAINING
We offer a comprehensive range of caver training
solutions. You may be new to caving or you may have taken on the
responsibility of a club training officer - either way we have training
options for you or your new members. It may be a two day
foundation course or a single day training in basic ropework - whatever
your needs we have the expertise and experience required.
SRT TRAINING
Single rope techniques are the most efficient way to get up and
down in a cave with vertical descents and are an essential skill for the
serious caver. There's no substitute for learning this technique
with an expert and Andy Sparrow has been training cavers in SRT
for well over 20 years. We can offer a whole package with our
retail service and indoor training area. Take a look at our retail
website to get a fuller picture of our specialist service.
Our SRT training is flexible and intended
to suit the needs of the trainee. We can progress from our
training area to outdoor venues before going underground. You may
be starting from scratch or need some coaching to deal with the most
technical rigging - whichever we will make sure you get exactly the
tuition you need.
Rigging
Our indoor training area is ideal for learning the principles of SRT
rigging in a comfortable and safe environment. You will learn
about different types of anchors and the variety of knots which all have
their particular function. Once you are rigging fluently in the
training area we can consider the best cave to visit to allow you to try
the real thing.
SRT Problems, Emergencies and Rescue
These techniques are invaluable in a range of situations. It may
be improvising equipment when something vital has been lost, it could be
assisting an exhausted companion to get up a long pitch, or it might
even be a life-threatening emergency where you are the only possible
rescuer. Our training area has been designed with these techniques
in mind.
Cost
If you buy SRT kit from our Cheddar caving equipment shop
you can have one hour for free! We open on Saturdays and at other
times (including Sundays and evenings) by arrangement. After that it's
£15 per person per hour or £75 per person per day.
For more information, bookings or enquiries
please telephone 01934 741623 or email
us
CAVE LEADER TRAINING & ASSESSMENT
Andy Sparrow is a British Caving Association
registered trainer and assessor for the Local Cave/Mine Leader
Assessment scheme (LCMLA). Details of this scheme including the syllabus
can be obtained from the BCA Training Officer. For further information
visit the British
Caving Association web site.
Training Courses
Candidates are normally required to attend a two day training course
before attending an assessment day. These courses run regularly
throughout the year and special dates can be arranged for groups of 3 or
more cavers. The training courses are extremely useful for any caver,
especially those taking responsibility for others. All interested cavers
are welcome whether or not they wish to complete the assessment process.
A standard level 1 training course covers the
following topics- cave formation, personal clothing and equipment, basic
ropework, hazards, hypothermia plus responsibilities and techniques of
leadership.
Training Course Dates
Level 1
28th/29th January 2012
3rd/4th March 2012
5th/6th May 2012
7th/8th July 2012
15th/16th September 2012
8th/9th December 2012
Level 2
By arrangement
Charges
A standard two day training course for level one or two is £120 per
person. Assessment charges vary according to the number of
candidates and whether the assessment is booked on a weekend rather than
midweek day.
Bookings & Enquiries
Please apply to the BCA for details of the scheme.
For more information, bookings or enquiries
please telephone 01934 741623 or email
us
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