Training & Classes
The NSS offers training through its two national level training entities: The National Cave Rescue Commission and the Vertical Training Commission.
Southwestern Region Orientation to Cave Rescue (OCR)
El Malpais 1900 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM, United StatesNote: Given interest in the class to date, current space is limited. Please feel free to register but at this point we expect registrants to be placed on a waitlist.
NCRC: National Seminar 2025 Virginia
Mountain Gateway Community College 1000 College Dr, Clifton Forge, VA, United StatesSave the Date: Weeklong trainings for Level 1 - 3 classes.
VTC Level 1 – Rome, GA
Rome, GANSS VTC Level I Vertical Training Course
Rome,GA
The VTC Level I course teaches the essentials of vertical caving. The course is designed for a range of cavers, from those who have no prior experience on rope, to people who have been vertical for many years but are interested in improving their techniques. Training is provided by VTC trainers, who have extensive experience in vertical techniques, following the VTC approved curriculum.
NCRC Orientation to Cave Rescue – Washington 2025
La Center Wheel Club Community Center 1000 E 4th St, La Center, WA, United StatesThis will be an introductory two-day class that will take place in the state of Washington. This class is generally designed for beginner cavers or agency personnel with limited or…
NCRC – Orientation to Cave Rescue – Central Region
Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve Mount Vernon, KY, United StatesOrientation to Cave Rescue is an awareness-level course providing introduction to topics critical to cave rescue operations. Topics covered include: cave environment, hypothermia, medical considerations, patient packaging, water problems, and…
Orientation to Cave Rescue(OCR) – Ely Nevada
Bristlecone Convention Center 150 Sixth Street, Ely, NV, United StatesNote: This class is held in conjunction with the National Cave & Karst Management Symposium so attendees to NCKMS will receive priority. Click the button below for more information. An…
