Soldier Development is the Adventurous Training element of the Basic Training Standard Entry course. It is embedded within the Common Military Syllabus (Future Soldier). The purpose of Soldier Development is to stimulate individual behaviours developing physical and mental robustness of the Recruit which underpin the Army Leadership Code, by exposing them to rigorous outdoor environments infused with controlled risk.
To maintain uninterrupted training, Soldier Academy Headquarters is seeking a contracted solution to deliver Soldier Development instruction and the associated support at Soldier Development Wings (SDW) Halton and Sennybridge.
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The recruits attending will be Army recruits generally in their BT(SE) (Basic Military Training). They will have an understanding of some of the basic military skills such as Weapon Handling, Drill, Military Discipline and Physical Development.
2.1 The instruction is embedded within the common military syllabus (CMS). This currently consists of 4 days at either SDW(H) or SDW(S) where they are exposed to a climate of achievement and self-development through Type 1 Adventurous Training (AT). Recruits are exposed to controlled risk, in a challenging and often austere outdoor environment where the perceived risk to life is real.
The Service Provider is required to deliver:
Delivery of AT to recruits undertaking BT (SE) in the Army at SDW(H) and SDW(S), including the management of equipment and transport of recruits to and from activities. This
Operations Manager: Responsible for planning and managing the weekly training programme, overseeing contracted staff resources, ensuring currency and competency of instructional staff, managing fixed contract staff responsibilities, overseeing staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD), recruitment, pay, staff reporting, conducting training delivery, and conducting PPE checks/conditioning boards. The Operations Manager is required to hold Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and have completed an ALeRT course and Present Assess Review (PAR) course.
Training Moderators: Deputise for the Ops manager, conduct training moderations on contractual staff, facilitate staff CPD, deliver training when required, and aid with stores work when necessary.
Instructors: Responsible for training delivery and supporting with stores work as needed.
Senior Storekeeper: Accountable for issuing and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment, as well as managing safety and accountability checks on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Senior Storekeepers are required to hold a DBS certificate and a Personal Protective Equipment qualification.
Storekeeper: Responsible for issuing, accounting for, and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment. Storekeepers are required to hold a DBS certificate and Personal Protective Equipment qualification£9,400,000