Hydrography and Meteorology Specialist - Data Technician Apprenticeship Royal Navy
Helping to plan global missions for Royal Marines Commandos and our state-of-the-art aircraft and warships is a huge responsibility. That’s what you’ll be doing as a Royal Navy Hydrography and Meteorology Specialist: building a detailed picture of environmental conditions so that our missions are operationally effective.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,400.00
A starting salary of at least £20,400 after Basic Training Get additional pay starting at £1.90 per day if you specialise in Hydrography
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
02 Jun 2023
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Date posted
19 May 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000046878
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Positions
16 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- You’ll get to choose whether you specialise in Hydrography or Meteorology, and from day one you’ll work towards a Foundation Degree, and then a BSc.
- Hydrographers complete ocean and coastal surveys, recording information on currents, water composition and depth.
- Meteorologists measure the environmental impact on operations, determining cloud cover for our aircraft or oceanographic information for our submarines, and ultimately forecasting the weather.
- Both roles use some of the most advanced kit on the planet
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Hydrography and Meteorology Specialist (Data Technician)
You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond
For Hydrography Specialists, this includes:
- Learning about tidal theory, the global positioning system, gravity and magnetics.
- Using a range of surveying equipment and techniques
Understanding your role as Helmsman, including boat-handling and general seamanship.
For Meteorology Specialists, this includes:
- Learning basic meteorological and oceanographic theory
Qualifying as an accredited weather observer. - Gaining 12 months of experience at a Royal Naval Air Station before going to sea
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
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About the employer
Employer
Royal Navy
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers
Address
Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
Training
Training provider
ROYAL NAVY
Apprenticeship standard
Data technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
A job in the Naval Service means adventure, camaraderie – and lifelong prospects. Every day you make a difference. And no two days are the same. You could be policing the world's oceans, delivering humanitarian aid when natural or man-made disasters strike. Or you could be deployed in combat. No matter what job you do, you'll be a key part in operations around the world. Are you ready to go places?
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2023