RFA Training

The RFA is a part of the British royal navy.

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is a part of the British Royal Navy; the main function of the organization is to provide support for the individuals in the Navy. This includes providing them with food, fuel and ammunition.

Requirements

For an individual to be considered and qualify for a position in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, a few requirements have to be met. These include being aged between 16 and 23 years with a minimum of five general certificates of secondary education (GCSEs), grades C or above (which must include English and either physics and mathematics or dual science).

Time Frame

Any individual meeting these requirements will qualify to take a three-year cadetship course. This is the first part of their training; it involves three years study at a naval college in Britain along with practical, real-life work with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Benefits

When a candidate successfully completes their three years of training, they will be awarded the higher national diploma (HND) in either marine engineering or nautical science (whichever the individual chose to concentrate on). This gives them further and more advanced responsibilities as well as the opportunity for further training and advancement.

References

• Getsmaart: Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service