Security, Armed Services and Emergency Services - Royal Navy Rating
Security, Armed Services and Emergency Services - Royal Navy Rating
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Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of roles on board ships and submarines, and at naval bases.
- Operate a ship's weapons and communications systems
- Maintain and refit ships, submarines and aircraft
- Co-ordinate delivery of equipment and supplies
- Provide healthcare to Royal Navy staff and their families
- Assist with navigation based on satellite and sonar systems
- Maintain submarine weapons, electronic systems and sensors
As a Royal Navy Rating, you could work at a military base, on a ship, be based overseas or in a warzone.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding and outdoors in all weathers and you may need to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
Royal Navy Ratings tend to work a variable amount of hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays away from home.
Starting: £25,000
Experienced: £36,000
You could apply to join the navy through an HM Forces Serviceperson Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
You'll apply directly to the navy to find the best apprenticeship route for you. This will depend on your qualifications and which service role you're interested in.
You can apply directly to join the Royal Navy as a rating. You don't need any specific qualifications, but you will need to meet the navy's eligibility requirements. For example, you must:
- be aged between 16 and 39
- pass fitness and medical tests
After applying, you'll be invited to talk to someone at your local armed forces careers office about what you want to do. You will then do the Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) followed by an interview.
If you have the right skills, you'll be asked to attend the 4-day Pre-Royal Navy Course. This includes further interviews, fitness, medical and aptitude tests. If successful, you'll be offered a place on the navy's basic training programme.