The Royal Navy - Accelerated Apprentice (Submariner) - Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
Royal Navy
Hampshire, PO2 8BY
Closes on Monday 1 June
Posted on 4 June 2024
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Summary
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.
- Annual wage
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£33,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 2 June
- Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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60
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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.
Where you’ll work
Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8BY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ROYAL NAVY
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Math and English and at least one science (grade GCSE Level C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
A quick thinker, with a passion for working with the latest equipment and technology. A problem-solver who can work well as part of a team. A real sense of adventure, with a high level of physical and mental fitness. Enthusiasm for fixing and maintaining electronic and mechanical systems.
About this company
The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROYAL NAVY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000255374.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 1 June
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