DCLPA Formally Opened by Princess Royal

The Princess Royal heralded a new tri-Service training era as she formally opened the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration. The colonel-in-chief of the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was shown around the site at Worthy Down, which has been the focus of a £300 million transformation project over recent years. The state-of-the-art facility brings… Read More

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Army Welfare Workers

“You have the satisfaction of knowing someone has been able to take a step forward because of the assistance you have given,” (Whittington, 2021, p.13). What is the Role of an Army Welfare Worker? To provide independent and confidential advice to those in need, dealing with referrals from individuals or unit welfare officers. Who Do… Read More

What is the Food Services Chef Class 1 Course?

Aim of the Course To instruct Chef’s in the skills required to enable them to plan, assist the production of, and prepare, cook and present food in field and permanent kitchens. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Lance Corporal (OR-3). The diagnostic test will be re-taken on Day 1 of the course to ensure students are… Read More

What is the Food Services Unit Catering Manager Course?

Aim of the Course To train personnel to have a broader knowledge and understanding of the catering contract and the skills required to prepare them for operational deployments. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Sergeant (OR-6). Served at least 1 year as a production supervisor. Have an appropriate medical category. Completed an appropriate promotion course Part… Read More

What is the Production Supervisors Course?

Aim of the Course To update and develop the supervisory skills required of an Army Corporal Chef. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Private (OR-2) to Corporal (OR-4). All students attending the course must have practiced in the last 12 months, the provisioning and accounting skills relevant to their rank and status. Additionally, they must meet… Read More

What is the Food Service Officer Course?

Aim of the Course The aim of the course is to provide underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies required for a Logistics Officer to operate as Food Services Officers. The course is designed to equip a Logistics Officer with the professional competencies necessary to operate the food services function at Area/Brigade level in both peace and… Read More

What is the Defence Chef Basic Course?

Aim of the Course To provide a base knowledge of the role, work and responsibilities associated with the role of a junior chef within a military and Catering Retail & Leisure (CRL) environment. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards There is no entry test for this course. However, students will be monitored and placed under a… Read More