Survival Equipment Tech Review
at RAF
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Maintaining and rectification of Survival Equipment within the RAF.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I’ve enjoyed the program highly, learning new skills and developing skills I already had.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt how to follow strict engineering policy with aviation.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I thought the structure was very helpful, I clearly understood what I had to achieve, and how to go about achieving it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer provided a good level of support, ensuring I completed my apprenticeship i good time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider, ensured that the support channels were there when needed, which was very helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Through gaining my qualification, I feel like I am an all round better tradesman, thus helping my colleges even further.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
The RAF provide a number of sports teams to join, a long with various councils and societies to join outside of our normal work role.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Your able to gain an achievable qualification, I multiple fields, that are highly transferable for any future employment opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Ensure that your evidence is gathered ASAP, and the candidate reports are written in a legible manner, showing competence.
