Survival equipment technician Review
at RAF
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Cosford
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
my role requires me to raise paperwork so i can start a maintenance on an item of AEA this can include a scheduled maintenance on a helmet a life preserver etc. it can also include other duties such as a USAM or drill helper for aircrew depending on where i am posted.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoyed it very much i found it challenging at times but i find the rewarding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes i learnt what is required in my trade so i learnt how to pack chutes life raft life preservers. i also learnt how to sew and maintain a variety of equipment. i learnt electrical and mechanical hand skills and how the paperwork system works in the RAF
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it has been very well organised and lesson have been planed very well. they follow a good and logical structure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
a lot. if i ever had any issues i had no issues getting the help i require.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
a lot. as stated before if i ever had any issues they would help or re explain at in a different way or go more in depth
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i feel that it produces a good base understanding of my trade and fundamental knowledge however the kit is basic and as its drill doesn't work properly and so when i get to unit i will have to refine my skills a bit more on operational kit
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 loads more then any other place you will find. there's every sport imaginable go karting even horses. thes clubs such as the commissioning club so there's something for everyone.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the pay is ok but is better when you account how cheap the living is there's a lot of opportunities more the you'd find in civvi work and theres a lot more care for the person then you'd find in a civvie job too
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
i would recommend getting you personal admin in check before you start as this will make your life easier and you can just focus on your work instead of losing your weekend for poor admin. id also recommend making sure you enjoy this type of stuff otherwise you'll be unmotivated and wasting your time
