Group & Club Cave Training Skills*By Raymond Bell* Course Description: The Group & Club Cave Training Skills course is designed to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe and effective caving. The course will cover various aspects of cave exploration, including cave formation, essential gear, belaying techniques, handlines, traverse lines, ladder and lifeline usage, as well as self-rescue and group rescue techniques. Additionally, participants will receive SRT (Single Rope Technique) training to develop proficiency in descending, ascending, and rope management during caving expeditions . All courses are for personal skills which will help an allow you to carry out caving with safe techniques , the skills courses will also give you the skills and knowledge “at a low cost” you need to carry out any awards later on with any Governing Bodies. Course Structure: same colour can be done along side each other. CAVE LEADER SKILLS 1 (Must have Cave skills or poir record of caving Knowledge) Module 3: Handlines and Traverse Lines (PRICE £50 ) extra items needed: 25m - 30m rope , 5-7 carabineers , 2 x HMS , selection of slings. • Duration: 8-10 hours (1:4 or 2:6 ratio) • Types of handlines and their purposes Traverses and why to use them • Knots used for rigging and de-rigging handlines & Traverses • Proper usage of traverse lines rigging and de-rigging • Self and group safety protocols at the start & end ****CHECK OUT MODULE 4 **** DO 3 & 4 TOGETHER OVER TWO DAYS