Electronics Technician

You can start your training as a Junior Soldier at the Army Foundation College from the age of 16 years and 6 months.

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 3m (Army Reserve 2.7m)

• 2km run 11 min 30 sec

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GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4, or Scottish National 5 (A-C), in English, Science and Maths.

• Maintain and modify a vast array of military equipment

• Gain experience in areas including electronics, communications systems, weapons systems, radar and lasers

• Work in a diverse range of challenging environments

• Work on some of the most up-to-date technology fielded by the British Army

• Promote to the rank of Lance Corporal on successful completion of your Electronics Technician training

Step1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

• If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.

• If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.

Step 2
Then it’s off to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire. Over the next 63 weeks you will learn basic electronics which will enable you to diagnose and repair system faults. You may also be taught to drive and gain car and HGV licences.

You'll earn £27,282 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

• Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering

• Qualifications in Leadership and Management at different levels

• Opportunity to gain Car and HGV licences