Trojan + Titan/ BAE Systems

Location: Army Bases at Newcastle, Bordon & Bovington

Sector: Public Sector

Scope of Works: Design > Contracting

The Brief

There were several differing challenges with this project to provide a suitable learning environment for the Army in which it would be possible to use classroom-based training packages for understanding both the Trojan and Titan engineer tanks programme. Trojan is the obstacle crossing version, whilst Titan is the bridge-laying option. The client’s offices in Newcastle required Claremont to provide the built
environment as well as the infrastructure for the interior.

The Solution

The solution that Claremont developed is based on standalone classrooms built within the workshop where the armoured vehicles would be displayed. The classroom is networked and contains student and instructor training stations, each containing twin flat-screen monitors and computer. The classroom is equipped with twin projectors and associated audio-visual products for multi-media presentations. One half of the classroom is glazed to allow students to interact with the actual armoured vehicle whilst using the electronic learning package. With the vehicle adjacent to the classroom and inside the same physical environment students can complete a part of the electronic learning package and then get up, walk out of the classroom to confirm what they have learned in a practical session, without the instructor losing both time and control of the process. An intercom system is provided within the individual work station.

The Result

The initial tests to trial the likely solution were undertaken at the client’s offices. Following successful results, the solution has been implemented in bases at both Bordon and Bovington, supplemented by six classrooms at the client’s own facilities in Newcastle, including the modular buildings and the entire interior environment, fitted out to the client’s specification. The installation was undertaken and completed by Claremont’s own team. The specification was ordered, delivered, installed and commissioned within six weeks.