Training

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

Membership: Representatives from each of the Constituent Bodies and 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