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How to offer mine exploration using an external provider
1. Check activity rules in POR
Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2 Preparations
Rule 9.3 InTouch
Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme
Rule 9.8 Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities
Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.35 Caving
2. Check if an AALA license is required
Yes
an
AALA
licence is required.
POR Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors
AALA database of Mine Exploration licence holders
3. Minimum qualification required by instructor
BCA Local Cave and Mine Leader (LCMLA) Level 1 or 2, or Cave Instructor Certificate (CIC) including Mines module depending on the mine and techniques required, or the provider is Adventuremark Accredited.
where Mine Exploration falls outside the requirement to hold an AALA Licence (see point 3)
.
4. Check the provider has public liability insurance
POR Rule 9.9f Use of External Centres and Instructors
5. Check if further insurance is required
No
further insurance is not required.
6. Check if HQ needs notifying
No
you do not need to contact HQ about this activity.
7. Put an InTouch system in place
InTouch
8. Obtain approval for the activity
POR Rule 9.1 Activity Rules Application
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