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Alright guys,

I have done a bit more research into this, and as i understand I go to Collingwood MW school for 5 months. However is there any current WE's in the service or former that could give me some heads up on what actually occurs within those 5 months? Also do I go straight to do sea time after this period?

All help would be greatly appreciated as cant find any info on the site about it.

Thanksss!

Originally Posted by boulton48

Alright guys,

I have done a bit more research into this, and as i understand I go to Collingwood MW school for 5 months. However is there any current WE's in the service or former that could give me some heads up on what actually occurs within those 5 months? Also do I go straight to do sea time after this period?

All help would be greatly appreciated as cant find any info on the site about it.

Thanksss!

I'm a WE, been many years since i did phase 2, however i'm always in / out of Collingwood doing PJT's etc, In your Phase 2, expect to do courses such low level entry electronics, maths, everything you'll need to get you started on you're first ship. If you go on Facebook and have a look at Royal Navy Recruitment, they have some info on there also. If you need any specific questions gimme a holla.

Gaz

Originally Posted by Lurchio

I'm a WE, been many years since i did phase 2, however i'm always in / out of Collingwood doing PJT's etc, In your Phase 2, expect to do courses such low level entry electronics, maths, everything you'll need to get you started on you're first ship. If you go on Facebook and have a look at Royal Navy Recruitment, they have some info on there also. If you need any specific questions gimme a holla.

Gaz

Ah thats brill mate thanks for the heads up its all great help. Ah so do you get a chance to specialise in a specific type or dept around the ship for example missile systems or electronic displays? And what is the crack with the top up of your foundation degree when u get to the dizzy heights of PO?

Thanks again.

I've read on the WE Facebook page that Part IIs are doing EMAs ... enjoy your early morning runs boys and girls.

oo the joys of early morning runs hope the storms arn't ruining that ha!

From the old days of the Battle Blocks (Plate, Finisterre, Nile and Santes) apparrantly they used to hide in cupboards, under beds etc to try and get out of them for an extra hours kip.

Do you enjoy backdoor bum fun? If not, you're gonna hate Thursday mornings...

Originally Posted by boulton48

Ah thats brill mate thanks for the heads up its all great help. Ah so do you get a chance to specialise in a specific type or dept around the ship for example missile systems or electronic displays? And what is the crack with the top up of your foundation degree when u get to the dizzy heights of PO?

Thanks again.

When you join a ship, no doubt the department coordinator will pencil you in for a particular section, i.e. Weapons, Sensors, Comms etc, on average (ship depending) theres around 10 sections. You will move around the sections throughout your time in the department, You will have your taskbook to do etc.

I've got a Fd Degree and I'm about to start topping it up as it happens, I joined up as a Tiff (old fast track scheme before ET's), anyways when you've completed 8 yrs, you have the ability to use your 3 Enhanced Learning Credits which equate to 3 x £2000. Normally you would use these when you leave the service, but can be used whilst in the navy also. however for me to top up my degree i would have to use 2 credits, I would have to contribute, (so does everyone, you wont get it 100% free), so for me to top up my degree i want to do it over 2 yrs, i would have to contribute £300 per year towards the course.

Any more Q's feel free to ask.

Gaz