Royal Navy apprenticeships lead to a world of adventure and a great career, apply now

Fancy becoming skilled at skydiving, scuba diving, mountaineering or skiing? They are all available for those training with one of the country’s leading employers.

Royal Navy apprenticeships could be just the opportunity if you want to start a career that takes you around the globe with great pay and holidays on top.

Applying for an apprenticeship is easy and after basic training you can look forward to an array of opportunity, from being a rating – the backbone of the service – to more specialist engineering roles in areas such as air, submarine and weapons.

Expert guidance

With all its expertise, The Royal Navy is the headline sponsor of The News and Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2024. A spokesperson said: “The Royal Navy is proud to support these awards to help highlight and celebrate the hard work, dedication and commitment to Apprenticeships from both individuals and organisations across Portsmouth, Chichester and their surrounding areas.”

The service is also a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer and is rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’. It pays a competitive wage from being accepted, as well as offering world-class training for those who want to serve their country and enjoy great experiences. This makes a Royal Navy apprenticeship a brilliant career right from the start – and that can be at 16, the age when recruitment starts.

The skills learned are not only vital for a role within the service, they are also invaluable on civvie street. And, there are also vocational qualifications you can study with the navy, while enjoying a life at sea which goes across the globe.

How does it work?

An apprenticeship with the Royal Navy usually takes 12-18 months. After that, you can progress to a long-term career with great rewards. There are around 20 different apprenticeship types available each year. Many require no formal qualifications but do need enthusiastic candidates with a drive to learn and thirst for adventure.

Ratings learn a trade and can then move through the ranks to officer training. Their salaries start at around £20,000 during basic training, increasing on completion, up to more than £50,000.

Fast track apprenticeships are available for those with a level three college diploma or A-Levels in maths and physics.

Other benefits include travel, support with accommodation, and ongoing training – including skydiving, scuba diving, mountaineering and skiing.

Find out more

Visit an Armed Forces Career Offices or go online here.

And to learn more about The News and Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2024, as well as to make a nomination for an award go here.