All,
There appears to be some confusion perhaps in regards to my tact with reference to my work experience so far. When I say that I've been working in the city, this is in no way trying to suggest that I'm more clued up than the next guy, it's simply to put my own situation into some context (albeit minutely) I'm not trying to emphasise an time spent in the square mile, it makes no difference.
I was simply trying to determine whether it was the case that the RAF considers substantial work experience (possibly age?) when determining the rank (and therefore pay) upon graduation.
It appears that the answer is very black and white - holder of a degree and you'll grad as a Fg Off regardless, without and you'll be an Act Plt Off. Not the biggest drama at the end of the day and certainly not my main concern - that of successfully passing the course!