Cyberspace engineering technician (communications installer) Review
at RAF
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Lincoln
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Installation and maintenance of communications infrastructure, including: fibre optics, copper cabling, UHF/VHF/HF antenna servicing, radome maintenance. Main focus is on comms cabling.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying it so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, skills involving termination of fibre and copper cabling, splicing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, with a clear structure for each part
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A good amount. My colleagues who have already completed their apprenticeship help with any queries I have, as well as giving me info about the course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very much so. It is relevant to my trade and will aid me in future projects and increase my skillset
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
There are lots of sports clubs, among other interest groups.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great place to work, generally a fantastic work/life balance. Humour is top notch. The employer supports me in many ways, paying for qualifications to support personal development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Do it
