Survival Equipment Technician Review
at RAF
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
My role as a SEF working on SQN consists of checking flying to make sure that everything is prepared and ready to fly. Making sure that i am able to complete 30 week scheduled maintenance on a full AEA including helmet, BALCS, Med spins, & IPG. Also make sure that the day to day running of the bay in correct.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed being able to be hands on with all the different equipment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
During my time on the apprenticeship i have seen the best methods for streamlining work while still working to high standards required
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel that it has been organised but i think that evidence for the apprenticeship should be able to be gained while 100% supervised as well. Otherwise you will be limited to when you are able to get into main bay to gain everything you need.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel that i am getting all the support i need to complete the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The required amount
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that i gain the correct amount of experience to complete my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes i have been involved with skiing, cricket, hockey, climbing and other activities outside out the trade.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because i am on track to complete the trade nvq as well as gain experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
take every opportunity given to you.
