The Acquisition Handbook

Acquisition Training CellAcquisition Training CellAn Acquisition Training Cell (ATC) has been formed following the publication of the DefenceTraining Review (DTR) Report. The ATC works within the DTR Implementation Team to co-ordinatethe delivery of acquisition training across acquisition organisations.The ATC will ensure that a federated acquisition training strategy is implemented using definedstandards. This will involve shared functional training being provided across acquisition by leadacquisition business areas, corporate training by central training providers, and discrete functionaltraining by specific business areas.The ATC communicates acquisition learning activities using an intranet based AcquisitionTraining and Development Directory. This is available on the AMS and allows individuals toassess their own learning styles, and to identify an extensive range of appropriate acquisitiontraining courses, development support, reference text, distance learning tools etc. to support thedevelopment of competences within the ACF. This Directory is updated every three months.The Cell is also developing the concept of an Acquisition Diploma which will be an accreditedcourse open to civilian, military and Industry staff with acquisition management and leadershippotential. The Diploma will provide students with a thorough understanding of management andleadership theory and practice in the context of Smart Acquisition processes, tools and techniques.43