====== Training ======

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**Convenor:** Nigel Atkins //(due for re-election in June 2021)//

**Membership:** Representatives from each of the [[http://british-caving.org.uk/?page=131|Constituent Bodies]] and [[http://www.british-caving.org.uk/?page=88|Regional Councils]], as well as the Chair of the CIC Panel and the Chair of the National Co-ordinating Panel. 

**Meetings:** Meets approximately 3 times per year, usually prior to Council Meetings, arranged by Convenor.

**Reports to:** Quarterly at BCA Council, and annually at Annual General Meeting.

**Terms of Reference:** 

BCA Training Standing Committee Terms of Reference (accepted at AGM 9th June 2019)

  * The organisation of training, club and regional training events and the administration of training grants. (other than for BCA awards administered by the QMC)
  * Liaison with other BCA Committees including E&T and C&A on matters affecting training and, where necessary, the dissemination of information relating to training to cavers, clubs and regional councils.
  * Liaising with regional councils and other bodies to address matters relating to training as they arise.
  * Promoting training for cavers and clubs by way of good practice on effective training methods, such guidelines to be provided on a non-mandatory basis.
  * Liaising with the QMC on matters of training when required.
  * Responsible in association with the QMC and BCA National Council in formulating and maintaining an effective training policy.
  * Representing, within established protocols, matters of training and training process raised by any major incident involving cavers.


**Standard Operating Procedures:** //to be completed//
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