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Discuss changing jobs in Joining Up - Royal Navy Recruiting on Navy Net; hi there i am going in as a mine warfare specialist and i was wondering after a couple years would i be able to go in and do engineering i started off the application to ...
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hi there i am going in as a mine warfare specialist and i was wondering after a couple years would i be able to go in and do engineering i started off the application to be a AET but my maths was not up to scratch i am a mechanic by trade and i have a level 3 in that so does any1 no if i would be able to do it after a couple of years service i just don't want to waste a good trade when i can put it to good use in the navy any help would be grateful many thanks dean
05-12-08, 13:34 #2Senior Member
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Re: changing jobs
Branch changing, or recat as it's known in the RN, is not always easy to achieve. It is dependant on many factors:
1. The branch you're in.
2. The branch you want to go into.
3. Your DO.
4. Your performance.
I'm sure there are more to consider, but there's a snapshot for you to chew over. I'd imagine one of the AFCO advisers will be able to tell you more in due course."What do you want to do when you grow up son?"
"Join the navy."
"Well you can't do both!"
05-12-08, 13:47 #3Member 
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Re: changing jobs
I agree whole heartdly with Tiddly.
Standy by for incoming from the punctuation/grammar police. lol.Standards of self pride and discipline cost nothing in this mans' navy.
RN = ????
05-12-08, 13:54 #4Re: changing jobs
you have no chance of recating from a muppet to an engineer m8e. Two reasons NAMET score and MW is very undermaned at the moment
05-12-08, 13:58 #5Senior Member 
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Re: changing jobs
Get your maths sorted out first and then join the mob in the branch you want to be in..
24 hours in a day, 24 tinnies in a crate, coincidence? I think not...
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.
05-12-08, 14:07 #6Re: changing jobs
If you did not score high enough in the Recruiting Trade for your Branch of Choice, you may resit the test after 12 months.
If you join the service, you will sign a declaration (S3049 below) which pretty much gives you the answer you seek. The only definitive way of doing the job you want is by joining in that trade from the outset.
Part 5 - Declaration by Candidate
I certify that:
a) The Careers Adviser has informed me of the various branches and specialisations that I can enter and that once I have entered there is no possibility of changing my mind and try to transfer to a different branch. However, I understand that the service may transfer me to any branch that assumes the functions of the branch which I first entered. I am content with my branch of choice and have chosen to enter as:
Warfare Specialist (Mine Warfare)
b) The terms and conditions of service in this rank have been explained to me and I understand them. I have not been persuaded to join by any other offer
Signed: DeanWilsonAlways verify any advice at your nearest AFCO
All views expressed are not those of the service & all Careers advice offered on this website is in a strictly unofficial capacity. Any resemblance to my avatar is purely coincidental.
05-12-08, 14:18 #7Re: changing jobs
Mmmmmmmm!!, Pays to read the small print even for the mob.
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Re: changing jobs
Just as Ninja has told you really. If you want AET then the best option is to re-take the RT. The wait can be shortened to 6 months if you do some sort of studies towards giving yourself a better chance of passing the RT.
Regards
SM
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05-12-08, 18:36 #9Re: changing jobs
NAMET has been replaced by LANTERN.
Originally Posted by RN_Commando
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05-12-08, 20:33 #10Junior Member
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Re: changing jobs
hi there i dont want to go into being an AET now i am happy with the mine warfare specialist just that maybe a few years down the line they mite allow me to move ova to mechanical and put my skills to a good use if you get what i am saying i no that some of u are thinking why don't i just do mechanical the answer to that is i don't think my maths is up to scratch and that i could use the years i put in mine warfare to one give me some experience in the RN and two to use my spare time to get my maths up to scratch if i cant change its not a problem i am happy with my choice just like to keep my options open when i am in there
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