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Degrees for medical staff
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RN medics can now study for degrees at sea thanks to a link-up between Anglia Ruskin University and the Institute of Naval Medicine. The courses offered by the university’s ‘Degrees at Work’ scheme allow the 1,500 or so Medical Assistants across the Senior Service to study while carrying out their day jobs – something the institution already offers to the RAF and Army. The university is providing advanced entry to its suite of leadership and management degrees to MAs, helping them to develop as leaders. Surg Capt Mike Howell, in charge of the INM, said the team at Anglia Ruskin understood the career profile in the RN Medical Branch and had developed a degree programme which recognised the training and experience of personnel. Find out more at distancelearning.anglia.ac.uk/ page.php/navy-140.
ADVENTUROUS training is rapidly changing not only within the RN but throughout the Services.
As overseas commitments for landbased forces decreases, it is evident that the number of personnel seeking training, rehabilitation and recreation has risen across the Armed Forces, writes CPO(PT) Tim Eckersley of HMS Temeraire. The RN/RM however, remain heavily committed on operations and ready to deploy at any given notice. The impact of RN/RM life and its demands are unique – but so too are many of the single Service opportunities available to partake in Adventurous Training. The Second Sea Lord has recently requested an increase in the delivery of AT support for front-line units – it remains ‘Category A’ in Personnel Functional Standards. Every serving member of the RN/RM is entitled to five days of AT a year. This can be achieved in various forms – this is a simple guide on how to get involved. Challenging Activities Challenging activities are low-level activities provided by regional AT centres and establishments: walking,
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mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, dinghy sailing and cycle touring. Each of these activities can be supported by any individual holding a challenging activities leadership award (CALA). Achieving CALA in a specific discipline is a simple process and can be arranged through your Regional ATI. You will then hold the qualification to lead groups within the remit of your award on designated routes and in authorised areas. Front-line Support Front-line Support is the primary role of the ATI and the Naval Service Adventurous Training Team at HMS Temeraire. As a front-line unit you have the opportunity to take part in AT while deployed. The NSATT will help arrange an entire AT package to suit your needs. It regularly provides AT packages in Portugal, Muscat, Bahrain, Dubai, South Africa and the United States. Consider your operational programme early and we can organise everything else – just call 9380 28050. Distributed Training Distributed Training can be facilitated
by any individual holding the ‘in date’ Joint Service qualification in any specific chosen discipline. DT will usually entitle the instructor to award foundation qualifications – this could be in any activity under the Joint Service Scheme. Courses can be run in a five-day block period or over several shorter periods that make up the required duration for the course. To become a DT provider you must hold the relevent Joint Service qualification and register with JSMTC through the ATGA website. Naval Outdoor Centre, Germany NOCG is a great asset to the Naval Service, providing a unique experience in summer and winter alike. Accommodating up to 60 Service personnel weekly in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, everyone should take the opportunity to visit and experience a challenging and fulfilling week of AT. See www.nocg.co.uk. RN/RM Indoor Climbing Wall Award Scheme NSATT has now developed a singleService Indoor Climbing Award Scheme to promote the use of its
Trailblazers who are apprenticeship(shape)
STANDING on the steps of Admiralty House in Portsmouth are the RN’s inaugural ‘apprentices of the year’ (plus the First Sea Lord... who was an apprentice in the aviation industry before joining the Senior Service).
The Navy’s outstanding young engineers, chefs, aircrew, logisticians and scientific data gatherers have been singled out for their efforts in the Service’s first apprenticeship awards. Fifteen of the best across the RN and RM were recognised by Admiral Sir George Zambellas, at a ceremony in Portsmouth: eight winners, seven highly commended – with the former going on to represent the Senior Service at the National Apprenticeship Awards later this year. All attendees received a trophy, certificate and voucher for their efforts. HMS Richmond’s ET(WE) Raymond Hamilton, 29, was named the best engineering apprentice (fresh from being invited to No 10 to a reception for exemplary apprentices). “While a lot of hard work was required to complete my training, it was both challenging and rewarding, and I hope to make use of all I have learned to make me a better engineer for my future in the Royal Navy,” he said. He’s one of around 2,500 sailors and marines to receive an apprenticeship each year in the RN; together with the RAF and Army, the Forces are the largest employer of apprentices in the UK. Admiral Zambellas stressed the importance of apprenticeships in the development of our people. As an advocate of the scheme he drew on his own experience and told the winners and runners-up “as an apprentice you never stop learning”. Cdr Sarah Johns, who is in charge of Education and
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Apprenticeships for the Royal Navy, instigated the awards and said: “Apprenticeships are the foundation of the learning journey Naval personnel embark upon on joining the Service and can be built on throughout their careers. “The Royal Navy is highly regarded for its world-class training and apprentice opportunities, and these awards have enabled us to celebrate and reward the achievements of some outstanding individuals. “Having the First Sea Lord present the awards made the occasion extra special, emphasising the importance of professional and personal development in the Royal Navy.”
Best Apprentice (Engineering): ET(WE) Raymond Hamilton (HMS Richmond); Highly Commended: ET(ME) James Shilling (Northumberland), ET(WE) Anthony Finnegan, (Portland). Best Apprentice (Logistics): Wtr Tobias Travers (Somerset); Highly Commended: Wtr Christopher Jamieson (Lancaster), CH Emma Dagley (Defender) Best Apprentice (Airside Operations): LACMN Thomas Best (RNAS Yeovilton) Best Apprentice (Public Services): AB(HM) Belinda Alker (Enterprise); Highly Commended: Mne James Collett (40 Cdo) Best Advanced Apprentice Winner: POET(ME) Michael Cowing (Northumberland) Highly Commended: LET(WE) Sarah Mitchell (Northumberland) Apprentice Personal Achievement Award: ET(WE) Kathryn Hunter (Ocean) and AET Katrina Knowles (RNAS Culdrose) Apprenticeship Champion Winner: POET(WE) Sarah Jenkins (Kent); Highly Commended: LCH Matthew Tew (Dragon) Hambone trophy (awarded to the highest achieving student): AB(HM) Belinda Alker
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