The value of the DTR Programme

The DTR programme provides:

1. To the Ministry of Defence:
A rationalised training programme which brings modern cost effective training thereby enabling the UK to keep its place at the forefront of the world’s highly skilled modern fighting forces.

2. To the serving personnel
A career with the MOD during which trainees are provided with the the most modern training and training environment.

3. To the UK
(i)The provision of new training technologies to rationalise and support defence training in the 21st century. These technologies may one day be shared as ‘best practice’ with other government departments;

(ii) Benefit to and support from UK plc. In accordance with the Leitch Report, the best and most innovative industries will be used to support and nurture the future DTC. It is anticipated that these industries will also benefit from their association with the Project and the DTC.

(iii) National support for Work-Based Learning. By offering an environment in which the FE Sector can work in partnership with industry and promote the best use of technology, and modern learning methods to support learning in the workplace through the development and the sharing of best practice;

(iv) Supporting the nation’s need to develop vocational digital content.

4. To the Local and Regional Community
The MOD and Metrix strongly appreciates the importance of maintaining and enhancing the vitality of the local community and economy as an integral part of the creation of the Defence Technical College (DTC).

The DTC will create many new jobs, as well as providing significant opportunities for local suppliers during the construction and operational phases.

Jobs created by the DTC, together with the trainees attending, will result in a multi-million pound annual boost to the local economy in South Wales. Once completed, the DTC will enhance South Wales’ reputation as a knowledge economy centre, thereby helping to attract further inward investment into the area.