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Originally Posted by robbo9

how hard is it to become a pti?

For the RN it is a side way entry branch. You have to have served 3yrs within the RN before, you need a namit of 3:3, to be honest I don't know about the fitness aspect of it though.

The PT branch is sideways entry, meaning that you have to join as something else, and transfer over to the PT branch after fulfilling a number of qualifying conditions, such as time served, NAMET Score etc. You will also have to have reached a certain level of training within your source branch, and have the neccesary reccomends. Then you will be able to start thinking about the selection proccess. Then you have to think about getting manning clearance. The whole process can take over 12 months.

As I've mentioned before, whilst this site is great for getting a feel for the RN, for current and conclusive information on jobs in the RN then get yourself to the RN website/AFCIO.

The NAMET of 3:3 seems a bit over the top - I'd have thought they just needed a 5:5 - the equivalent of the "QELR" (Qualified Educationally for Leading Rate). Maybe just a way of decreasing the pile of applications though.

One other thing, don't go 'warfare' as the chances of getting released to go PTI are very slim. Mind you, once your in a bracnh and onboard ship or land based, take an interest in the PT dept. It will go on your records and can help in some cases!

Originally Posted by Geoff_Wessex

The NAMET of 3:3 seems a bit over the top - I'd have thought they just needed a 5:5 - the equivalent of the "QELR" (Qualified Educationally for Leading Rate). Maybe just a way of decreasing the pile of applications though.

3:3 is the level for most transfers now e.g. PHOT, PTI, MP's but maybe thats just a sideways thing.

Edited: I should of added this was back at the start of 2004.

Originally Posted by Jenny_Dabber

One other thing, don't go 'warfare' as the chances of getting released to go PTI are very slim. Mind you, once your in a bracnh and onboard ship or land based, take an interest in the PT dept. It will go on your records and can help in some cases!

Originally Posted by Geoff_Wessex

The NAMET of 3:3 seems a bit over the top - I'd have thought they just needed a 5:5 - the equivalent of the "QELR" (Qualified Educationally for Leading Rate). Maybe just a way of decreasing the pile of applications though.

3:3 is the level for most transfers now e.g. PHOT, PTI, MP's but maybe thats just a sideways thing.

No longer the case. But thanks for backing up my point abou the importance of getting current advice.

Why would you want to be a PTI?Any idiot can run,its just like walking but faster!Seriously,why not give the Medical Branch a go?I did,when i left i did my RGN training on the strength of my service as an MA,then got a job as a Drugs rep pulling in excess of £30k a year plus bonuses.

There was a dci once 'Sideways entry into the WRNS'
Don't know where the pti fitted in!

is that namit as in inglish or namet as in english?blelieved it stood for naval mathemetics and english test?

Originally Posted by Jenny_Dabber

Originally Posted by robbo9

how hard is it to become a pti?

For the RN it is a side way entry branch. You have to have served 3yrs within the RN before, you need a namit of 3:3, to be honest I don't know about the fitness aspect of it though.