Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme means accelerating your training and development within one of our most elite teams. You’ll be fast-tracked to real responsibility, getting your hands on some of the most advanced kit on the planet, and guaranteeing your warship’s performance as a state-of-the-art fighting machine.
Apprenticeship summary
When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by marine engineering training at HMS Sultan, focusing on:
- Learning how machinery works
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
- Safety procedures
Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates, whether that’s identifying a potential threat, or ensuring your ship can defend itself.
Maintain and operate complex communication, sensor and weapon systems, guaranteeing missiles, guns and anti-submarine torpedoes are fully operational.
Get a hold of some of the most sophisticated electronic equipment in existence, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Weapon Engineer Officer.
Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem.
Desired skills
The Royal Navy will give you skills. We’ll develop your abilities, train you to be the best, show you how to achieve your goals and give you recognised qualifications.
Personal qualities
- 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
Desired qualifications
A minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades C/4 or above, including English Language, mathematics and at least one science.
Plus:
Option 1:
- National Qualifications Framework Level 3 Diploma (with a minimum of a Merit Pass) in an engineering discipline
Or
Option 2:
- At least 48 UCAS points in A-levels (or equivalent) in Mathematics and a STEM subject
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Monthly wage
£2,750.00
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
42 months
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Apprenticeship level
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Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Closing date: 31 December 2021
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