The South West Command Development Centre (SWCDC),
Lansdown, Bath, is a high-tech centre for command training and
incident simulation in the South West.
The centre's main functions are command
training, assessment, and personal development,
visual and audio production and conference
centre.
Personal development is carried out within a safe learning
environment using the full range of command simulation tools
available.
These include 'Minerva real-time incident simulations', which
are designed to provide Incident Commanders and their teams
with safe training as close to a real emergency as possible, and
'Hydra decision and rationale logging tools'.
This system allows any decision making subject to be
explored and provides pupils with learning scenarios focusing
on decision making skills. Tailored classroom based presentations
and discussion forums are also held.
The SWCDC has a wide range of briefing, interview, examination,
presentation and group discussion rooms available with full
multi-media facilities. Fully trained staff, including an
occupational psychologist, can assist in planning and running
assessment and development events.
The centre houses a comprehensive design, development and
production suite.
This enables monitoring and recording of training and events as
well as the production of videos, CD ROMs, DVDs and interactive
multi-media packages.
SWCDC has also been designed to be used as a comprehensive and
flexible conference venue, providing a wide range of facilities
from syndicate and meeting rooms, to a 90-seat conference
centre.
All rooms are equipped with IT equipment including
Smartboard projection systems for presentations. Catering can be
provided to suit all needs and there is onsite parking for 60
vehicles.
For further information and bookings please contact a member of
the SWCDC Customer Service Team on 0117 926 2061 extension 6500 or
email swcdc.customerservices@avonfire.gov.uk