Babcock excels at delivering large scale, complex military training solutions that blend military and industry best practice, whilst embracing and maintaining the military ethos. With over 15 years experience, our team of training and learning professionals provide a complete training solution. Known for our logistical, operational and delivery expertise, Babcock provides a single point of accountability for tailored, end-to-end training solutions that integrate training delivery, platforms and support, plus infrastructure services and maintenance.
The partnership between the Army and Holdfast Training Services, a Babcock led consortium, brings together the best qualities of industry, academia and UK Armed Forces, to deliver acclaimed training at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME). By applying modern learning methodologies, the partnership is developing innovative training delivery solutions in support of vocational, graduate and post graduate qualifications. This development is achieved by applying Babcock’s world-class support processes and infrastructure.
Babcock also delivers first-class training support at Royal Navy School of Aircraft (RNSAC) Yeovilton, supporting the simulators that develop core map reading and orienteering skills. This makes us instrumental in fully preparing students to navigate and control various aircraft at ground level, before progressing into their specialist Navy field.
Babcock also successfully provides seamless maintenance of the Harrier GR7/9 full mission simulator at Royal Air Force (RAF) Wittering, the E3D mission simulator at RAF Waddington, the navigation training suites at Royal Air Force College (RAFC) Cranwell and the computer-based training suites at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering (DCAE) Cosford.
Our innovative approach to training is demonstrated by using modern learning methodologies, electronic evaluation tools and a virtual learning environment to provide operationally relevant training and maximise output on all levels. Our dynamic and effective partnering relationship with all stakeholders ensures honest and open dialogue with clear shared goals. We demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm to provide the highest quality service and learning opportunities, whilst maintaining the military ethos.
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Core Service Features
Key Customers
- Ministry of Defence
- International Defence Training
- Learning Skills Council
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Testimonials
“The partnership between the MOD and Holdfast brings together the best of industry and academia with the excellent reputation and standing of the RSME to deliver world-class training and development for the Royal Engineers to meet the needs of current and future operations.”
Lt Col Peter Sonnex, Chief of Staff HQ RSME
“Delivery of innovative training in relevant vocational, graduate and post graduate qualifications is supported by state of the art systems, processes and infrastructure.”
Brig Nick Baveystock, Commandant HQ RSME
“The [RSME’s] job is to train people for operations . . . . . so we are all working together to do that”.
Brig Nick Baveystock, Commandant HQ RSME (source: The Trainer – ARTD Newspaper 2009)
Case Study
Holdfast Training Services, a Babcock led consortium, was awarded a £3 billion, 30 year contract in January 2009, to deliver training and training support services to the RSME: a clear validation of our expertise, experience and service resilience in meeting the MOD’s military training needs, both now and in the future.
Under the RSME Public Private Partnership (PPP), we have already trained over 4,000 RSME students, since the contract began with a pass rate exceeding 93%. Holdfast currently provides an annual curriculum of over 600 discrete courses, ranging from standard service artisan-trade training through to degree and post graduate courses. The training facilities and resources supplied by the consortium provide a one-stop-shop for training management and administration, and include state of the art ICT technologies - using 3D virtual and simulation aids – and leading-edge educational techniques. In short, Babcock is ‘trusted to deliver’ Britain’s next generation of military engineers.
The Service Support Desk provides a single point of contact across various sites to arrange services and support, book facilities and crucially, to flag up faults. It takes ownership of a problem, assigns someone to deal with it, track it, and log it. The Service Support Desk handles in the region of 600 calls a week, and covers areas from accommodation services and asset management, to CIS and motor transport.