Cyberspace communications specialist Review
at RAF
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Computer Systems Engineering
Northallerton
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
3/5
Maintenance and deployment of radar equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying my apprenticeship as it pushes my technical and is providing me with life skills I would struggle to find else where.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Hands on technical skills, planning and time management as well as public speaking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My apprenticeship is well layed out and gives clear markers on what I have to complete and when for.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am well supported from my employer who is always open to giving me guidance and tips towards the completion of my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The personnel at my apprenticeship centre, always gives me plenty of guidance towards any work I am completing, furthermore, my instructors are always willing to help during any qualifications I am completing.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Several parts of my qualification help me perform better in my work such as health and safety as well as hands on fault finding on the kit I have in my work place
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
There are many clubs I can take part in ranging from football and squash to trials riding and climbing. Furthermore, there are many opportunities to go abroad to do adventure training.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Within my work there are many unique opportunities both work related and sport related. The job offers many life skills that can't be found elsewhere and offers a strong career pathway.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Be open to experience new things and get involved with as much extracurricular activities as possible.
