SUI Training Calendar
The SUI aims to run all courses once a year, depending on demand. Our usual training calendar looks like this:
Cave Skills – January
Cave Leader 1 – March
SRT 1 – April
SRT 2 – May
SRT 3 – September
Cave Leader 2 – two weekends in November and December
The training calendar for the year will be sent to all SUI members in an email newsletter in December of the previous year.
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
Leadership Pathway
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
SRT 1
Instruction of safe SRT (Single Rope Technique) practice and techniques.
SRT 2
Instruction on advanced SRT practice and techniques.
Resin Anchor Course
Training on the placement and use of resin anchors.
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.