CAVING
WORKSHOPS & SKILLS COURSES

NEW TO SRT WORKSHOP (2 DAYS)

4ppl needed to run the Workshop

SRT Workshop Overview

This two-day workshop provides an excellent introduction to the equipment used for Single Rope Technique (SRT) and the skills required to use it safely while caving. Additional skills may be covered throughout the day, depending on individual progress.

Led by experienced trainers, the workshop allows everyone to progress at their own pace.

This workshop is ideal for those with some prior SRT knowledge or cavers who are new to SRT and want to get started.

What to Expect

Day 1: The first day will take place indoors and cover a wide variety of SRT skills.
Day 2: The second day will be underground, giving you the opportunity to put your newly developed skills into practice.

Equipment
We have SRT kits available if needed, but please bring your own underground kit if you have one. If not dont worry we can hire you one for a tenner.

Topics Covered

How to properly fit an SRT kit and explore different setups
Types of SRT equipment
Traversing
Pitch head safety
Descending
Ascending
Changeovers
Down-prusiking
Fall factors
Problem-solving while on a rope

Additional Skills Touched On

Deviations
Rebelays

SRT INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP (2 DAYS)

Four People Required to Run the Workshop

Refresh Your SRT Skills – Two-Day Workshop in Co. Fermanagh

This workshop is designed for cavers who have previous SRT experience with small pitches and are looking to advance their skills to the next level.

Areas Covered

SRT kit check and Q&A
Refining existing skills
Deviations
Rebelays
Knot passing
Traverses
Problem-solving techniques
What to do if something goes wrong
Exploring other kit options or recommended items to carry

Workshop Structure
Day 1: Indoor session focused on refreshing current SRT skills and introducing new techniques.
Day 2: A practical trip to a suitable cave where participants will apply and further develop their skills in a real cave environment.

Prerequisites

Previous SRT experience is required. Bring your own kit, dont worry if have not got one we can hire you a kit for a tenner.
Participants must be able to ascend and descend ropes confidently.
Must feel comfortable in a vertical cave environment.
Please note: This workshop is not suitable for individuals with no prior SRT experience.

CAVE SKILLS WORKSHP (1 DAY)

Four People Required to Run the Workshop

Basic Cave Skills – One-Day Workshop in Co. Fermanagh

This workshop is designed for cavers with little to no previous caving experience, or for those who have been in one or two caves and are looking to develop their skills further.

Areas Covered

Caving kit essentials
Weather considerations
Cave formations and their significance
Route finding
Surface navigation
Spotting techniques
Call-out procedures and information
What to bring into a cave
Safety while caving
Understanding flooding risks

Workshop Structure

Day 1:

Meet at the designated meeting point and gear up.
Discuss gear, weather, and call-out procedures.
Cover surface navigation techniques before heading into the cave.
Inside the cave, address all other key areas covered in the workshop.

Prerequisites
No previous experience is required to attend this workshop.

Have your own kit please bring it, if not don't worry we can hire you some for a tenner.

ADVANCED CAVE SKILLS WORKSHOP (2 DAYS)

Four People Required to Run the Workshop

Basic Cave Skills – Two Day Workshop in Co. Fermanagh

This workshop is designed for cavers previous caving experience, or for those who have been in a few caves and are looking to develop their skills further and help lead within caves in the future.

Areas Covered

Caving kit essentials
Weather considerations
Cave formations and their significance
Route finding
Surface navigation
Spotting techniques
Call-out procedures and information
What to bring into a cave and group items
Safety while caving, leader position
Understanding flooding risks and signs
catchment areas and planning
hand lines, assisted lines and traverses
use of belts and cow tails

Workshop Structure

Day 1:

indoor on-ground training with rope, knots, naturals and bolts
Discuss gear, weather, flooding, radon, and call-out procedures.
Cave formations, live in caves.

Visit a small cave and discuss cave formations, flooding, route finding, and other information.

Day 2

Head to our second cave to discuss any matters of interest, Putting into practice our hand lines , assisted line, when to use, Anchors, and traverses.

Prerequisites
Some previous caving experience is required to attend this workshop.

Have your own kit please bring it, if not don't worry we can hire you some for a tenner.

LADDER & LINE WORKSHOP (2 DAYS)

Two People Required to Run the Workshop

Ladder & line Skills – Two Day Workshop in Co. Fermanagh

This workshop is designed for cavers with previous caving experience, or for those who have been in a few caves and are looking to develop their skills further and help lead within caves in the future.

Areas Covered

Caving kit essentials needed
ladder and checks
devices used for belaying and how
rigging and de-rigging
traverses
pitch head safety
group safety
leader progression and safety

Workshop Structure

Day 1:

indoor on-ground training with rope and ladder, knots, natural, and bolts
Discuss gear, pitch head, leader, group protection
at height indoor practice

Day 2

Head to the cave to discuss any matters of interest, Putting into practice our ladder skills, when to use, Anchors, and traverses & More

Prerequisites
Some previous caving experience is required to attend this workshop.

Have your own kit please bring it, if not don't worry we can hire you some for a tenner.

Group Safety Lines While Descent & Ascent

Group Safety Lines While Descent & Ascent – Two Day Workshop in Co. Fermanagh

This workshop is designed for cavers with previous caving experience who are looking to develop their skills further and help lead their caving group more safely in caves with small pitches.

Areas Covered

Caving kit essentials needed for leader and group
Problem solving, assisted rescue
devices used for belaying and how to use them correctly
rigging and de-rigging
traverses and rigging for the safety line
pitch head safety for all
group safety
leader progression and safety
Assitted/safe descent and ascent of the group

Workshop Structure

Day 1:

indoor on-ground training with rope and lines. knots, natural, and bolts
Discuss gear, pitch head, leader, group protection
at height indoor practice with all the techniques
assisted rescue methods

Day 2

Head to the cave to discuss any matters of interest, Putting into practice our group skills, Anchors, and traverses & More

Prerequisites
Some previous caving experience is required to attend this workshop.

Have your own kit please bring it, if not don't worry we can hire you some for a tenner.

Advanced SRT & RIGGING WORKSHOP (3 DAYS)

Two People Required to Run the Workshop

Advanced SRT & Rigging Workshop – Three Day Workshop in Co. Fermanagh.

This workshop is designed for cavers with caving experience in srt caves and a few years of caving wanting to perfect their rigging techniques and peir rescues.

Areas Covered