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National Caving Association
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The LCMLA Handbook |
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The LCMLA Handbook (Parts 1-6), including the Syllabus and Notes for Candidates, can be downloaded free from the Downloads Section as a print only Acrobat File, or purchased from the NCA Administration Service Provider for £10 inc p&p Part 7 Communications Directory, including a list of all NCA approved LCMLA Trainer / Assessors, is a separate free dated download, and updates will be posted in the Downloads Section as necessary
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Local Cave & Mine Leader Assessment Scheme (LCMLA) |
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Isles has its idiosyncratic features in the nature and form of the
underground systems, the objective hazards likely to be
encountered and in problems related to access and conservation.
The LCMLA scheme is designed therefore, to reflect the
needs and interests peculiar to each Area.
It is flexible in that the candidate is assessed with
regard to the caves or mines or potholes in which they wish to
lead parties.
The LCMLA scheme provides an award based on an independent assessment of the competence of those wishing to take responsibility for others underground, for the benefit of employers or others in authority. The main considerations of the assessment are equally the safety of the group and the conservation of a fragile environment. The assessment is for leaders undertaking limited objectives within one or more regions. It is available at Level One (non-vertical systems), or at Level Two (vertical systems with pitches up to 18m [60ft] explored with ladders, although single rope techniques is an option for the leader only). Those wishing to undertake more ambitious objectives should register for the Cave Instructor Certificate (CIC) Scheme. The assessment is for leaders undertaking limited objectives within one or more regions. It is available at Level One (non-vertical systems), or at Level Two (vertical systems with pitches up to 18m [60ft] explored with ladders, although single rope techniques is an option for the leader only). Those wishing to undertake more ambitious objectives should register for the Cave Instructor Certificate (CIC) Scheme. (Taken from LCMLA syllabus) |
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