Training

The CNCC has been providing training opportunities for northern cavers for over 50 years, helping to deliver skills ranging from first aid, conservation techniques, rescue skills, SRT, surveying and geology.

We are delighted to present our upcoming training workshops here. These are open to all cavers. For many we ask for a contribution to the costs of running the event, although costs are kept low and are often heavily subsidised. All face-to-face workshops are generally run in the Yorkshire Dales area, require advanced sign-up and may require a deposit to secure your place.

Hopefully all the information you need can be found here, but if you have any questions, please contact our Training Officer: training@cncc.org.uk

If you have any specific training needs or requests then please do get in touch. For example, if your club/group would like a dedicated training event, let us know and we may be able to help or advise. Likewise, if you have any suggestions for future training that may benefit others, or if you are willing to deliver some training for CNCC in any aspect of caving, please also get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

Upcoming Workshops

Dec
6
SRT refresher workshop (1 Day Underground) 2:1
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a trip underground to refresh their skills with a patient friendly trainer on hand to...
FULL
Details & Booking
Dec
13
An underground geology tour with The Rock Doctor
A great opportunity to increase your knowledge and understanding of the amazing geology of the Yorkshire Dales.A full day with Dr John Helm "The Rock Doctor". The morning will be...
FULL
Details & Booking
Dec
13
SRT rigging: Underground refresher workshop (2:1)
A one day underground workshop aimed at cavers who have some rigging experience and wish to refresh these skills whilst adding some more to the “Toolbox” This low ratio...
FULL
Details & Booking
Dec
13
New to SRT / skills refresher (1 day indoor, 1 day underground)
Most caves in Yorkshire have a vertical element, the most common way to access these spectacular parts is to use “SRT”. This stands for Single Rope Technique, and involves using...
FULL
Details & Booking
Dec
14
SRT Rescue Foundation workshop
This foundation one day indoor workshop is aimed at cavers who are SRT competent and wish to start expanding their skill set in order to assist or offer simple rescues...
FULL
Details & Booking
Jan
17
SRT underground refresher
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a trip underground to refresh their skills with a patient friendly trainer on hand to...
FULL
Details & Booking
Jan
17
New to SRT rigging / refresher workshop
A one day indoor workshop aimed at cavers who are SRT competent and want to learn how to rig caves for SRT.A very practical day looking at all aspects of...
FULL
Details & Booking
Jan
18
SRT Rescue Foundation workshop
This foundation one day indoor workshop is aimed at cavers who are SRT competent and wish to start expanding their skill set in order to assist or offer simple rescues...
FULL
Details & Booking
Jan
18
SRT underground refresher - Intermediate
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a trip underground in a slightly more challenging cave to polish up their skills with...
FULL
Details & Booking
Feb
8
SRT rigging: Underground refresher workshop (2:1)
A one day underground workshop aimed at cavers who have some rigging experience and wish to refresh these skills whilst adding some more to the “Toolbox” This low ratio...
FULL
Details & Booking
Feb
8
SRT Rescue intermediate / Refresher workshop
This one day indoor workshop is aimed at cavers who are SRT competent, already have some basic SRT rescue experience ( see foundation rescue workshop notes ) and want to...
2 places remaining
Details & Booking
Feb
14
SRT underground refresher
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a trip underground to refresh their skills with a patient friendly trainer on hand to...
FULL
Details & Booking
Feb
15
Pull through techniques using Simpsons Pot
Caving through one of our classic “Pull through” caves we will be looking at all aspects of what is involved in these kind of rewarding trips.We will look at...
FULL
Details & Booking
Feb
21
REC Outdoor/Undergound First Aid Course (16hr/two days)
A two-day, certified outdoor first aid course delivered by cavers, for both outdoor instructors and recreational cavers. Supported by the CNCC and delivered by Rescue and Emergency Care (REC)—one of...
FULL
Details & Booking
Feb
28
New to SRT / skills refresher (1 day indoor, 1 day underground)
Most caves in Yorkshire have a vertical element, the most common way to access these spectacular parts is to use “SRT”. This stands for Single Rope Technique, and involves using...
FULL
Details & Booking
Mar
7
New to caving - Try caving hosted by the CNCC
Suitable for anyone who wants try caving for the first time and possibly take it up as a hobby. A chance to experience the incredible underground world of the Yorkshire...
6 places remaining
Details & Booking
Mar
21
New to SRT / skills refresher (1 day indoor, 1 day underground)
Most caves in Yorkshire have a vertical element, the most common way to access these spectacular parts is to use “SRT”. This stands for Single Rope Technique, and involves using...
FULL
Details & Booking
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