Apprenticeships
The beginning of an adventure that will take you all around the world. Our world-class training means you’ll have all the skills you need to succeed.
Interested in starting a Royal Navy apprenticeship?
Find a roleOur apprenticeship schemes
- Rating roles
- Accelerated (engineering) Apprenticeships
Join as a rating and you’re automatically enrolled in an Intermediate Apprenticeship. That means you’ll learn on the job and earn a wage, at the same time as studying for your qualification.
Later in your career, there’s an opportunity to progress and gain other civilian recognised qualifications. This could include an Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship.
You’ll be part of the Royal Navy’s main workforce, doing the work that’s the foundation of our operations. As you learn your trade, you’ll progress through the ranks on merit. And there’s the chance to be selected for officer training at any point.

- About you
- Where you'll be
- What you'll do
- What you'll get
- What you'll need
Regardless of the role you choose, you’ll need the right attitude, a passion for travel and a real sense of adventure – we’ll help you with the rest.
There are a number of different apprenticeship schemes available, so it’s easy to find a role that suits you, whether you’re a school leaver, have further qualifications, or are planning to go to university.

How you could progress
Day one
Basic training
Entry level
First promotion
Second promotion
Further promotion

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