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Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of job roles on board ships or submarines at sea, or onshore at a naval base.
You could apply to join the army through an HM forces serviceperson Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need to apply directly to the army to discuss which is the best apprenticeship route for you. This will depend on your qualifications and which service role you're interested in. Entry requirements vary.
Volunteering
You can join the Royal Navy Reserve to get some experience of what life is like in the service, and to learn new skills at the same time. You'll need to be:
You'll need:
Depending on your role, you’ll support a part of the service, like:
After you complete your basic training, you can choose to specialise in a particular area. Examples include:
Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
Neighbourhood wardens work in local communities to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Specialist search and rescue workers help locate and rescue people from hazardous environments.
Royal Air Force (RAF) non-commissioned aircrew fly patrols over UK airspace and take part in NATO operations.
Bodyguards protect individuals or groups from the risk of violence, kidnapping and other harmful situations.
Prison governors manage prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?PLEASE NOTE: ONGOING start dates.
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