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at RAF

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Armed Forces

Cosford

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
currently undergoing training so each day is learning integral parts to our future job role when we leave training and go to squadron
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
to a good amount its as enjoyable as it can be during a learning phase

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
the majority of new skills ive learnt here have come recently from being in the ewis phase of training where we get hands on doing crimping and soldering

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
decently good theres a couple of things that i feel should be taught separate from one another but other then that the training structure is fine
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
as much as i need i feel if i had a problem to raise i would be given the adequate support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
if we require any help its always there
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
its a good introduction to what the actual job will be like
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
not personally but the options are there if i decide

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a decent course that gives you the basic understanding whilst getting paid to do it and there's loads of stuff available
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
be confident and enjoy what your going to do
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