The Royal Navy - Accelerated Apprentice (Submariner) - Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. Royal Navy
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that you'll spend time in active service as either a Marine Engineer Submariner or Weapon Engineer Submariner.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£33,000.00
• A £5,000 bonus on being awarded your Dolphins – the mark of a qualified submariner • Additional Submariner pay for every day at sea once you’re fully qualified.
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
02 Jun 2024
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Date posted
25 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000167905
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Positions
60 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Be a crucial part of one of our most respected and highly trained teams
- As a Marine Engineer Submariner (MESM) you'll be supporting your boat's nuclear reactor, ensuring its safe operation, and maintaining all the support systems that are vital to submarine missions
- As a Weapon Engineer Submariner (WESM) you could be guaranteeing the efficiency of Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles, or providing the nation's nuclear deterrent.
- Work on board a Vanguard Class submarine, ensuring the nation's nuclear deterrent is operational, or an Astute Class vessel where you'll be part of some highly classified hunter killer operations. Operate at the highest levels of the industry as you complete an accelerated scheme to become a nuclear engineer.
- After that you can extend your service, apply to become a commissioned officer, or transfer your new skills to a career in the civilian sector.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
By the end of your training you will be Engineering Technician Apprentice (Submariner).
Advanced Apprenticeship - Engineering Technician comprising of:
Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Foundation Competence)
Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Foundation Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Development Competence)
Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Development Knowledge)
You can also gain academic qualifications such as GCSEs, A-levels, even a degree. As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be recognised and valued by future civilian employers.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You’ll start your naval career as a Probationary Leading Hand. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Petty Officer and beyond. 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
Things to consider
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
Engineering 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 2024