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WEAPONS TECHNICIAN Review

at RAF

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Coningsby

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Completing engineering and technical tasks contributing to air safety
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Has been very enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my communication skills, both verbally and written

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised. I have understood the whole process
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support, they have been there for any questions and guidance
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
a good amount of support. Regular meetings and progress check ups
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Its helped me understand my role in greater depth and encouraged me to think about different tasks in a new way
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
plenty of sports teams and adventure training to get involved in

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
High quality and training and good way of life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Get involved in social and sport events as much as possible
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