survival equipment technician Review
at RAF
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Cosford
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
2/5
we maintain survival equipment kit for the armed forces
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i have enjoyed the program so far as it s teaching us the basics of what our job can entail
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
we maintain safety equipment for member of the armed forces such as parachutes helmets and life raft so that when personnel are deployed we make sure that the saftey equipment is correct and up to code
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is well organised as we get plenty of time per subject
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i receive a large amount support when necessary to help me function on a day to to basic
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
we get plenty of support from the instructors and staff for training such as when prepping for exams and learning new subjects
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
it give me a defined understanding of the equipment i will be working an as well as basic life skills
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
their are many extra curricular activities to do such as sport team like football
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it gives a good set of skills and teaches you about different things
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
my tips for applying this job is to be confident as well as give everything a go and put 100 percent effort in to everything and ask for help when you need it
