Mobile training unit

Abstract

A mobile training unit including a transportable cargo container having a transport position and at least one training position, the cargo container including: (a) at least one confined working compartment wholly or substantially within the cargo container dimensions; (b) at least one cargo container wall portion movable between a closed transport position and an open training position; (c) at least one door for entry into and exit from the cargo container; and (d) a tower movable between a transport position within the cargo container dimensions, and a training position extending beyond the cargo container. The mobile training unit in its transport position provides a very convenient unit for easy transportation to different locations where training is necessary or desired. This mobile training unit can at least supply facilities to provide training in relation to confined /enclosed spaces, working at height, fall potential and rescue situations.

1 . A mobile training unit comprising a transportable cargo container having a transport position and at least one training position, the cargo container comprising:
 (a) at least one confined working compartment wholly or substantially within the cargo container dimensions;   (b) at least one cargo container wall portion movable between a closed transport position and an open training position;   (c) at least one door for entry into and exit from the cargo container; and   (d) a tower movable between a transport position within the cargo container dimensions, and a training position extending beyond the cargo container.   
     
     
         2 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cargo container in its transport position is a wholly or substantially cuboid shape. 
     
     
         3 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the cargo container has the dimensions of an ISO 40 ft (12.2 m) container. 
     
     
         4 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the cargo container has an ISO 40 ft (12.2 m) container design. 
     
     
         5 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the cargo container is adapted from an ISO 40 ft (12.2 m) container design. 
     
     
         6 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the or each confined working compartment includes one or more internal obstacles. 
     
     
         7 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein one confined working compartment extends at least partly across the bottom of the cargo container, preferably across its width and substantially along its length. 
     
     
         8 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising a horizontal confined working compartment and a vertical confined working compartment. 
     
     
         9 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cargo container comprises a cuboid shape having two parallel elongate sidewalls and a top surface, at least a portion of each elongate sidewall being movable between parallel closed transport positions and aligned open training positions, preferably being aligned on either side of the top surface of the cargo container. 
     
     
         10 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the portions of each elongate sidewall in their aligned open training positions on either side of the top surface of the cargo container together form a raised platform able to provide a moonpool effect. 
     
     
         11 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cargo container comprises one or more manholes, windows or other viewing portals. 
     
     
         12 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tower extends wholly or substantially perpendicular to its transport position within the cargo container. 
     
     
         13 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tower extends in its training position from or through a top surface of the cargo container. 
     
     
         14 . A mobile training unit as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tower has one or more climbing facilities therealong useable in its training position.