Students experience army life first hand
Wed, 27 November 2024
Public services students at Tameside College learn about life as an army recruit with trip to training camp.
Students recently visited Holcombe Moor Training Camp, near Bury, to experience for themselves how the British Army trains its recruits.
The students spent four days at the camp, working with the army’s north west recruitment team and other schools and colleges.
During the trip, they lived as recruits, looking after their uniforms and equipment alongside taking part in parade at 7:30am each morning.
Their daily routine included a range of exciting activities such as taking part in assault courses, patrolling, learning how to perform reconnaissance on an ‘enemy’ target, searching vehicles, weapons handling, following military routine and fitness.
Holcombe Moor, which is primarily used by the Army Cadet Force, includes extensive facilities such as advanced rifle ranges and exercise areas to simulate life as a British Army soldier.
Andrew Dixon, public services teacher at Tameside College, said: “This has been one of the best experiences we have been involved with because the students gained first hand experience of their possible future career path, with serving members of the military. At the end of the course everyone received a certificate which was fantastic. We have two more army residential trips booked for 2025 and are looking forward to collaborating with the recruitment team again.”
Some of the students who took part in the trip are now considering a life in the army, with one already waiting to complete the first phase of his training to become a Royal Engineer.
To find out more about public services courses at Tameside College visit the college website or call 0161 908 6600.