Defence Academy
 
 

Course Details:

Acquisition At Work
Course Code AAW
Description: This course builds upon the acquisition models introduced during Introduction to Defence Acquisition (IDA/IDAOLT), addressing the practices, processes and discipline in greater detail. This course is almost entirely exercise based with syndicate groups using an equipment based example to take them through the acquisition cycle, from Concept to Disposal.
Aim: To provide delegates with the opportunity to manage, within a classroom environment, a large equipment based project through the CADMID cycle, and to explore a range of throughlife issues.
Duration: 3 days non-residential
Pre-Requisites: Acquisition On-Line Training (ACQOLT)
Designed For: All personnel within the Acquisition Community who wish to explore the practical implications of MOD Acquisition processes and procedures.
Cost for Non MoD Applicants: The cost of this course is £930.00 excluding VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation e-mail when you apply for the course.
Objectives: By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Describe how Through Life Management is pivotal to delivering military capability from Concept through to Disposal;
• Relate how functional disciplines contribute to the success of a project and who the functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are;
• Explain the benefits of stakeholder management and communication between stakeholders;
• Explain the benefits of building the right team and the importance of this element in achieving successful military capability.
Related Learning: • Acquisition On-Line Training (ACQOLT);
• Organisation of Defence Acquisition (ORGDA);
• Acquisition Employment Training (AET);
• Acquisition – Advanced Introduction (AIA);
• Defence Acquisition Management MSc (DAMMSC).