Does the Deck HND mean I'm qualified to become a Royal Navy officer?

[Unregistered]

If I graduate this course, can I use it to become an officer in the Royal Navy, or will I have to go through the same officer training as everyone else in the Royal Navy?

[size4riggerboots]

You'd have to go through their training I think, the way they do things is in some areas, very different to the way we do it! Have you considered the RFA?

[penfold]

You go to the factory with all the other erks; it would make very little difference I think.

[CharlieDelta]

The only real advantage is if you were looking to join the RNR after you qualify, you can go in as an officer rather than a rating. You still have to get through the AIB and I believe you have to do some time at BRNC. The RNR use MN qualified deck officers as liaisons on merchant ships chartered for military use and in amphibious warfare.

[Lewis]

Might help you in your interview at AIB and probably help you through BRNC alot of what you'll learn you'll have done before.

[AlternativeNavs]

It would help - but it wont automatically get you in.

The upper age for Warfare Officer is 25.

[size4riggerboots]

The upper age for Warfare Officer is 25.

I thought discrimination on the basis of age was now illegal?? (And thank gods it is otherwise I wouldn't be here!)

[CharlieDelta]

I think the military have ways of getting around it, just like churches can get away with discriminating over this and that.

[Lewis]

25 seems a bit low. You sure this is recent info? Army I think is currently 33 for officer entry.

[CharlieDelta]

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/explore-jobs/all-jobs/warfare-officer/whats-the-job/

Seems current.