To book onto any of the training courses, log into the members area at sui.justgo.com

If you have a query or need assistance to book a place, contact the Training Officer (training@caving.ie).

Courses Provided by the SUI 

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Leadership Pathway

The SUI Leadership Pathway operates with a logbook system, the training team will look at your logbook to establish your experience level and practice between courses and in preparation for assessment. A template digital logbook is available here (SUI Digital Logbook) for use by any caver.

CAVE SKILLS

Introduces you to the basics of caving, speleology and more. This course is also needed before progressing to Cave Leader 1.

CAVE LEADER 1

(formerly known as ‘Basic Cave Leader (BCL)’)

Includes training in safe cave practice, leadership styles and aspects of child protection. Required to progress to Cave Leader 2.

CAVE LEADER 2

(formerly known as ‘Cave Leader (CL)’)

Includes further training in safe cave practice, leadership styles and aspects of child protection.

Required to progress to CIC level.

Personal Skills Courses

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SRT 1 

Instruction of safe SRT (Single Rope Technique) practice and techniques.

SRT 2

Instruction on advanced SRT practice and techniques.

Resin Anchor Placement

Training on the placement and use of resin anchors.
This is conducted as and when required per the SUI bolting policy, contact bolting@caving.ie to arrange

Surveying

Introduction to surveying techniques.

Photography

Introduction to cave photography techniques.

Remote Emergency Care 3 First Aid (via external Instructor)

Internationally recognised first aid qualification.

HOW TO BOOK A COURSE

In most cases you will be able to book a place via the SUI Membership system: sui.justgo.com

Course details will soon be entered into the system and we will advise you when bookings can start. The SUI website will also be updated with course information.

In the meantime if you have any questions, contact the SUI Training Officer directly at training@caving.ie.