Appian Technology PLC

Training

Appian Technology plc offers training to fulfill the needs of law enforcement personnel, military, government, NGO’s and the private sector. It provides this training for areas as diverse as national security - particularly ports/borders and key strategic sites, covert operations, securing international governmental conference/hotel complexes, waste disposal weighbridge integration and secure car parks. Training is offered at mutually suitable locations or at Appian’s UK HQ in Bourne End. Courses are delivered by Instructors whose experience is derived directly from successful operational experience. Where appropriate, training is also available via e-learning modules.

Training always follows a training needs analysis to ensure that the training given matches the customers requests. Where there is a requirement to link to other training, such as the ACPO ALPR Training package for UK police staff, or to customers own policies and procedures, these can be addressed as part of Appian’s training when requested.

For details of the training offered by Appian Technology plc in the UK and worldwide please view the Training Brochure.

Course pre-requisites

For most user courses the minimum requirement is a basic knowledge of windows operating procedures. For application administration, some knowledge of Windows Explorer and file functions is required. For engineering courses, qualified engineer and electrical skills in an IT or CCTV based environment are required.

E-Learning

Where considered suitable, e-learning packages have been prepared. These are available on a scale from individual users, to corporate organisational licences, and are fully LMS/Scorm compliant using the Adobe Connect product. A demonstration e-learning package can be downloaded from here.

Language Options

Though most courses are delivered in English, Materials and e-learning packages can be delivered in any language subject to agreement. Where necessary, training has been very successfully delivered using interpreters, and again this option is subject to agreement.

Evaluation, feedback and accreditation

As an ISO 9001 approved company, Appian Technology plc allows each student the opportunity to comment on the training received, and suggestions from these reviews form part of the ongoing review of training product and methods. For example, e-learning was implemented directly as a result of a customer request. Negotiations are ongoing for the course completion certificate to be replaced, where conditions are appropriate, with a formally recognised accreditation from a national UK awarding body approved by the DfES.

Consultancy Services

In addition to training, Appian Technology plc is also able to support the implementation of ALPR/ALPR schemes, addressing areas such as organisational change impact, development of high level strategies, technology infra-structure needs, budget preparation, project planning, ALPR/ALPR business process development, intelligence links and tactical implementation methods.

Other specialist technical support from other company areas of expertise is also available.

Bespoke Courses

Occasionally a training needs analysis will identify that non-standard modules are required. Bespoke needs can be addressed where customers needs require.

Courses in support of Products for equipment operators

Talon SP for Restricted Users - This is a 3 hour course designed to allow basic ALPR/ALPR operation with no requirement for higher level administrative or hot database entry needs. Also available as an e-learning package.

Talon SP in-car/vehicle for Restricted Users - Normally delivered part classroom based and part vehicle based to a group of 3 operators in 2.5 hours, flexibility allows other methods to suit customer needs. If done in-vehicle then tactical camera use is part of the training. Also available as an E-Learning Package, though users need to receive tactical camera training locally, usually from trained trainers (see below for training trainers option). Where ALPR/ALPR is fitted in a vehicle as part of a multi tasking option with other mobile data needs, then this to can be addressed dependant on customers needs.

Talon Spectrum Van Training - This is a two day course for two people that trains Spectrum Van operators in all aspects of operation of systems and deployment of equipment. A significant part of the second day is spent on live deployments. This course adapts to the level of administrative involvement each customer expects of their operators, and also to basic fault finding.

Talon Access Control Gatehouse - A course aimed specifically at gatehouse security staff and their supervisors, this takes only one hour and up to 6 people can be trained at a time.

Covert in-vehicle ALPR Surveillance Training - Teaches students the fundamentals of deployment of specialist vehicle fitted equipment and dependant on the system software and level of administration, takes either 4 hours of a day or a full day. It addresses the tactical use of the covert camera fits in each option.

Talon Sentinel Covert Surveillance Training - Teaches students the fundamentals of deployment of specialist Talon Sentinel equipment, and dependent on the system hardware supplied and the level of administration, takes either half a day or a full day. It addresses the tactical use of the camera(s) in each option.

Journey Time Analysis - A number of different Journey Time Analysis options are available, and dependant upon the option used the basic users training can be delivered in between 1 and 3 hours, for up to 3 people per session.

Courses for Administrators

Talon SP for Administrators - This is a 1 day course addressing both restricted user functions and basic administration functions. This course is also suitable for those responsible for in-car administrative requirements. This is also being developed as an e-learning package.

Talon Spectrum Van Administrator Training - Where organisations expect a differentiation between spectrum van operators skills, and the higher level administrative skills involved with database input and back office links, then separate training omitting the operational skills can be delivered to 2 people in 1 day.

Talon Access Control Car Park DB Manager and Configuration - Aimed specifically at staff responsible for the maintenance and administration of vehicles accessing through the gatehouse system, this is a 4 hour session with up to 3 people for each available workstation running the application.

Talon Sentinel Covert Surveillance Training - Teaches students both the fundamentals of deployment of specialist Talon Sentinel equipment and administration of the system. Dependant on the equipment supplied and the level of in-field training, this course takes between 1 and 2 days for three people, or if all have individual access to a Sentinel then 6 people may be trained.

Journey Time Analysis - Dependent upon the option implemented, the administrators training can be delivered in between 4 to 8 hours, for up to 3 people per session.

Courses in Support of Products for Engineers

Engineers Product Introduction - Camera Setup Module. Delivers key skills necessary to set and deploy cameras utilising Hyperterminal links, and 3 people can be trained in 4 hours.

Advanced Engineers Training - This specialist course addresses all aspects of engineering skills requirements and can be tailored to be product specific. Each course takes 9 days and will accommodate up to 6 students. Because of the high degree of dependency on a variety of hardware platforms, then this will normally only take place at Appian Technology plc’s HQ. Where required outside of the UK, subject to agreement, product specific engineering training can be bespoke for international needs.

Courses for Training Trainers

A pre-requisite is that trainers should be experienced operators where practicable. Subject to a full training needs analysis, and input from customers where appropriate for policies/procedures/legislative needs, staff can be trained as trainers. The first day is classroom based, and the second day includes a session where actual students are trained by the trainers. Up to Six people can be trained in the 2 days.

Bespoke Courses

Occasionally a training needs analysis will identify that non-standard modules are required. Bespoke needs can be addressed where customers needs require.