- .Army Reserve
- .Available Roles
- .Digital Communication Technician
- engineering
- Soldier
- Reserve
Digital Communication Technician - Reserve
Trained to use digital radio systems, you’ll help us keep in contact. It’s a crucial job, which comes with qualifications and an exciting Army life.
Starting day rate
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Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 17 years & 9 months old and 42 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Education
No formal qualifications or experience required.
Need help?
Have any questions? Your local unit will help you through the process.
Step 1
You start Basic Training, this consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.
Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.
Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.
Step 2
You head to the Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment near Camberley, Surrey, for 2 weeks. Here, you learn military engineering skills, such as knots and lashings, explosive demolitions, mine warfare and bridge building.
Step 3
Your DCT Trade Training will happen during a further 2-week course at RSME. Here, you will learn all about Digital Communication, both portable and fitted to vehicles.
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increasing as you rise through the ranks. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
Cat B and C+E driving licence
Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeship (NVQ Technical Certificate and Functional Skills) in Communication Technologies and Telecoms (EdExcel)