Training & Classes

The NSS offers training through its two national level training entities: The National Cave Rescue Commission and the Vertical Training Commission.

Mexican Water 📷 Kasia Biernacka
Mexican Water 📷 Kasia Biernacka

NCRC: National Seminar 2025 Virginia

Mountain Gateway Community College 1000 College Dr, Clifton Forge, VA, United States

Save the Date: Weeklong trainings for  Level 1 - 3 classes.    

NCRC Orientation to Cave Rescue – Washington 2025

La Center Wheel Club Community Center 1000 E 4th St, La Center, WA, United States

This 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 States

Orientation 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…

VTC Level 1 – Lone Star Preserve Bonnieville,KY

Lone Star Preserve 2640 Falling Springs Church Road, Bonnieville, KY, United States

NSS VTC Level I Vertical Training Course
Bonnieville,KY
Hosted at Lone Star Preserve

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.

$183

Orientation to Cave Rescue(OCR) – Ely Nevada

Bristlecone Convention Center 150 Sixth Street, Ely, NV, United States

Note: 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…