Radon

This page is about the Radon Working Group. For more general information check out the Radon section of the Safety page. Research has demonstrated that the air in most caves and mines contains varying concentrations of the radioactive gas radon (Rn) and its daughter products. The Radon Working Group is dedicated to the study of radon and […]

Safety

The safety and wellbeing of those participating in underground exploration is of paramount importance, and the BCA works hard to improve caving safety. Equipment & Techniques Like many things, caving is safe if done properly. The BCA works hard to research and publicise the safest equipment and techniques for use in British Caving. Some of […]

LCMLA

The Local Cave and Mine Leader Assessment (LCMLA) Scheme provides an award recognising the competence of those wishing to take responsibility for others underground, for the benefit of employers or others in authority. The main considerations are equally the safety of the group and the conservation of a fragile environment. Undertaking the Award The three […]

CIC

The Cave Instructor Certificate (CIC) Scheme is the highest instructing award designed for those involved in introducing others to caving, passing technical skills on to others and instructing in a variety of caves at different technical levels. The scheme has four stages – enrolment, training, assessment and issue of an award. Trainers & Assessors TA […]

Working Groups

The BCA Council can appoint Standing Committees and Working Groups to work on its behalf. Our amazing Committees and Groups do a lot of the work that keeps the BCA ticking. Working Groups Working Groups are appointed by BCA Council to conduct specific business, and are given terms of reference under which to work (see […]

Newsletter

The latest BCA newsletter is now available to download here. It will also be available around the UK and Ireland in all the usual caving spots including club huts, shops and cafes. Latest issue You’ll find articles covering… National access initiatives and news Changes to BCA membership fees and public liability insurance benefits Perspectives on […]

BCA Council

The BCA has a National Council comprising 29 positions which are democratically elected by membership and have a vote on Council: There are also numerous additional (non-voting) positions which are appointed annually by BCA Council to serve specific roles/functions. With the exception of a few key administrative positions, all are staffed by passionate volunteers. Volunteer […]