Deck hand Review
at Royal Navy
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Armed Forces
Plymouth
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
Deck Hand (SG1) Deck operations onboard RFA vessels
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Easy to follow is well planned out
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes STCW, Navigation, watch rating cert, ship operations
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well planned and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Well prepared with on the job experience
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
Yes plenty of social activities onboard ship
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Royal Navy to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The merchant Navy is a varied and interesting career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Navy?
Be flexible
