Publication No 1 Modern Ladder and Lifeline Techniques - by Charlie Milton This booklet provides information on advanced ladder and lifeline techniques for Joint Service Cave Leader and Local Cave Leader candidates. Much of the information cannot be found in other caving manuals. It is intended to revise and reprint this book next year. The book should not be passed to non-CSCA members without the permission of Charlie.

No 2 Proficient Cavers Information Book - by Charlie Milton All CVP cavers should have a copy of this booklet. It provides useful information for CVP qualified cavers who intend to cave as a group with other CVP holders, without the leadership of a qualified Joint Service, Local Cave Leader, Cave Leader or Instructor. Click here for an extract.

No 3 Caving Knots - by Charlie Milton This booklet provides information about knots used for caving. The "Basic knots" detailed within this booklet are taught to students attending the Cave Proficiency course, the "Advanced knots" are taught during the SRT and Leader training courses. This booklet may be used to be used as a guide for Local Cave Leaders and Cave Leader candidates in their preparation for assessment and can also be used as a reference for Cave Leaders and Instructors when running courses at Unit level.

No 4 Technical Skills for Proficient Cavers This booklet covers the technical skills and information taught during the CVP course and is intended for the Proficient Caver or Local Cave Leader. Click here for an extract.

Other CSCA Publications

Cave Rescue Call Out Card This A5 form has all the information that should be left with a competent person above ground. It gives instruction on what to do and who to call if a caving group in overdue.

Cave Rescue Incident Card A second A5 form which should be held in the group safety kit. It has the information that should be sent to the surface if there is an incident underground.

Radon Survey for South Wales - by Chris Constable Radon survey results for South Wales caves (summer99/winter 00)