38 NAVY NEWS, OCTOBER 2008
Careers at
Sharpen
sea with
up your
With Government funding support
the RFA
skills
IN TODAY’S competitive mar-
Enrolling now for IT Technical
COULD you use the skills you
ket, studying for a new skill can
have acquired in the Royal Navy
(A+; MCSA / MCSE / CISCO)
give you the edge, indicate your
in a challenging second career
commitment to learning and show
& Administration Diplomas (L3)
with the RFA? The RFA are cur-
you are taking charge of your own
rently recruiting for the following
Offer applies SE England only.
development.
specialisations:
A level 3 qualification does
Limited Availability – Apply NOW Systems Engineer Officers
much to improve promotion and
Winchester Learning Centre (01962) 842266
With a minimum of HNC in
employment prospects and is an
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Eastleigh Learning Centre (02380) 013253
achievement of which you can be
or Electronic & Communications
proud.
PITMAN Centre (Brighton) (01273) 220229
Engineering, in addition to rel-
A new life in
Martin Ladd, formerly a
evant RN experience, you could
captain in the Royal Navy and
be a Systems Engineer Officer.
now director of the Hampshire-
Responsible for electronic sys-
based training company Brighter
tems from navigation to propul-
Prospects Limited, engaged in
Commences:
sion, you could be working in any
the Skills Accounts project said:
25th
part of the ship repairing faults
“These are the very good reasons
and maintaining equipment to
DIPLOMA FOR
November
the highest standard and keeping
New Zealand
why people should be opening an
HARBOUR
2008
Skills Account today.”
equipment such as sonar, guns
The Learning and Skills
and rocket launchers operational.
THE Royal New Zealand Navy “I love every minute of it and
Council comment that learning
RN Ratings with relevant expe-
is responsible for the maritime have absolutely no regrets about
something new could be your first
MASTERS
rience will need to pass AIB and
defence of New Zealand and op- the move.
step towards earning more money
attend short courses at BRNC and
erates throughout the Pacifi c and “If you want more opportu-
and opening up new opportunities
HMS Sultan.
South Asia. nities, brand new ships, shorter
for you.
2008-2009
Medical Technicians
The Navy is expanding, with six deployments to more interesting
Martin continued: “We were
As an RFA Medical Technician
brand new ships arriving over the places, a relaxed family friendly
FOR ALL INVOLVED IN PORT MARINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
selected by the Learning and Skills
you would be responsible for the
next 12 months, which means it is atmosphere and to be based in
Council to be one of the training
DISTANCE LEARNING provision of all aspects of emer-
recruiting personnel with current one home port – this is for you!”
providers in the Skills Accounts
Course Programme COURSE DIRECTOR:
gency, primary and occupational
or previous military experience Lt Dave Barr also joined
trial in the south-east of England.
healthcare on board RFA ships at
from the UK right now. the RNZN last year and is the
1
“The Skills Account scheme is
Role and Functions of a Harbour Master
Rear Admiral Bruce Richardson
2
sea worldwide.
CPOMT(P) Tim Clubb joined Navigator onboard HMNZS
restricted to the south-east region
Managing Marine Operations
RN (Retd), CB, FNI
3
You will be used to work-
the RNZN last year and is now Endeavour.
as a pilot and to certain areas in
Managing Harbour Staff
Former Chief Harbour Master,
4
ing alone and unsupervised.
serving as a Marine Engineer. Dave said: “Since being in NZ
the north-west of England too.
Finance and Asset Management
Port of London Authority
5
Candidates should hold in-
Tim said: “After 22 years in the I’ve been exploring the North
“Courses can then be spread
Marine Environmental Management
Past President of the International
6
date Advanced Life Support,
Royal Navy I needed a new chal- Island: visiting the Bay of Islands,
over six to 12 months depending Managing Pilotage Services
Harbour Masters' Association
7 Defibrillation, pre-Hospital Care
lenge and when I saw the RNZN skiing at Mt Ruepehu and gener-
Port Security and the ISPS code upon your choice of qualification
8 and First Aid Instructor qualifica-
recruiting ad I decided to apply.” ally having a fantastic time.
Managing Emergencies The course materials are well written, and flexi-hours learning
“
9 Marketing and Public Relations easy to read, succinct and relevant to tions. The ideal candidates will “The RNZN is small in com- “That’s the ethos of the RNZN
frequency.”
10 Managing Leisure use in the Port contemporary operations
be ex-RN Medical Branch Senior
parison to the RN, but this makes – at the end of work it’s down
Martin added: “The Brighter
11
” (Alec Millett, Fremantle Ports)
Strategic Planning
Rates.
for a relaxed atmosphere. tools and head out to enjoy the
Prospects Limited Partnership
Supported and Approved by:
There may also be openings for “It’s a much more flexible and lifestyle… we work to live! offers two level 3 specialist
Recognised by the Maritime andAwarded 100 CPD
qualified Ratings in other branch- friendly place to work. “For a young and single per- qualifications backed up by high Coastguard Agency as a professional
points by the UKHMA,
foundation and development100% of annual CPD
es – deck, engineering, catering or “Your opinion, wants and needs son there’s so much opportunity quality Pitman Training courses, distance learning course for Harbour
requirements for UK
Masters and their personnelHarbour Masters
communications. definitely count for more.” to experience new things in the some of which can be studied
For further information call +44 (0)20 7017 5804
For further information or an “I am currently posted to RNZN.” wholly or partially by distance
or visit: www.ibcglobalacademy.com/hm
application form, phone RFA HMNZS Manawanui (pictured If you also want to have a great learning, allowing study in-centre,
Recruitment on 08456 04 05 20 above), which is a purpose-built div- time in NZ then look at the web- at home or at work.”
VIP: LM1091/NavyNews
or visit rfa.mod.uk. ing support ship. I have endorsed site – www.navy.mil.nz/join-us/ Just give them a call or e-mail
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is an my qualifications and am attending uk or give them a bell on +649 martinladd@pitman-winchester.
equal opportunities employer. my Charge Qualifying Course. 445 5071. co.uk.
CAREERS AT SEA WITH
THE ROYAL FLEET
AUXILIARY
COULD YOU USE THE SKILLS
YOU HAVE ACQUIRED IN THE
ROYAL NAVY IN A CHALLENGING
SECOND CAREER WITH THE RFA?
FURTHER INFORMATION
There may also be openings for qualified
Ratings in other branches – deck,
engineering, catering or communications.
To find out more or for an application
form, phone RFA Recruitment on
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR
023 92 725 923 / 725 243
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS:
or email rfarecruit@gtnet.gov.uk
SYSTEMS ENGINEER OFFICERS
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is an equal
With a minimum of HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or
opportunities employer.
Electronic & Communications Engineering, in addition to relevant
Royal Navy (RN) experience, you could be one of our Systems
Engineer Officers. Responsible for electronic systems from navigation
to propulsion, you could be working in any part of the ship repairing
faults and maintaining equipment to the highest standard and
keeping equipment such as sonar, guns and rocket launchers
operational. RN Ratings with relevant experience will need to pass
AIB and attend short courses at BRNC and HMS Sultan.
MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
As an RFA Medical Technician you would be responsible for the
provision of all aspects of emergency, primary and occupational
healthcare on board RFA ships at sea worldwide. You will be used
to working alone and unsupervised. Candidates should hold in-date
Advanced Life Support, Defibrillation, pre-Hospital Care and First Aid
Instructor qualifications. The ideal candidates will be ex-RN Medical
Branch Senior Rates.
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