Navy Grades !!
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Navy Grades !!
Hi everyone,
I have looked on the Navy website but i just wanted a second opinion. I have grade C maths, english, science, technology, music, and a btec first diploma equivelent to 4 gcse's grade A, an Aviation diploma equivelent to 3 gcse's grade A, and a natuional diploma public services equivelent to 3 A-levels grade A. Do you guys think i would get in to the navy and would i be ok with the training? Thanks alot guys i really appreciate it
I have looked on the Navy website but i just wanted a second opinion. I have grade C maths, english, science, technology, music, and a btec first diploma equivelent to 4 gcse's grade A, an Aviation diploma equivelent to 3 gcse's grade A, and a natuional diploma public services equivelent to 3 A-levels grade A. Do you guys think i would get in to the navy and would i be ok with the training? Thanks alot guys i really appreciate it
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Dannyboy
Go to the sticky at the top of the page it may help you.
Go to your nearest recruting office and ask the question.
nothing ventured nothing gained.
Good luck
CS
Go to your nearest recruting office and ask the question.
nothing ventured nothing gained.
Good luck
CS
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Cornerstone is right - only the AFCO can confirm the UCAS points for your diploma. As far as I know there is no published list of acceptable qualifications/UCAS points for non A-level courses that are approved by any individual Armed Service for recruiting purposes.
You can not assume that your course is accepted, so check.
You can not assume that your course is accepted, so check.
Last edited by airborne_artist; 24th Mar 2009 at 17:27. Reason: Taking into account the post below
The generally accepted guide to equivalent qualifications is Home Page - National Database of Accredited Qualifications
Having said that single service differences still rule, especially when looking at selection so the AFCO is your only route to certainty. For instance; the Army will accept that key skills level 2 is equivalent to GSCE English (both are level 2 according to the database) but the RAF won't accept key skills stating that the syllabus is too different for it to count.
Having said that single service differences still rule, especially when looking at selection so the AFCO is your only route to certainty. For instance; the Army will accept that key skills level 2 is equivalent to GSCE English (both are level 2 according to the database) but the RAF won't accept key skills stating that the syllabus is too different for it to count.
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DannyBoy,
You have your age set at 16? If this is the case and you have the UCAS points I would be v impressed. There are a lot of hoops to jump through in order to become a Naval Officer.
Speaking from case history and experience, I suspect the GCSE's and their equivalents might well get you through the GCSE hoop - albeit as a scraper. The Public Service Course is always a debatable one due to the lack of serious academic content - compared to someone with 'proper' A-Levels. Did you get the Aviation Diploma though the Air Cadets?
The ultimate arbeiter of good taste in these issues will be the Admiralty Interview Boards Officer Entry Section.
If I were you I'd contact the AFCO and go throught the Recruiting Test (RT) anyhow. They will send you out a set of application forms and whenever you return them back to the office they will call you in for the RT. If you get a high enough score you will be handed over to an 'Officer' recuiter who can give you advice and guide you the rest of the way!!
Good luck!
IT
You have your age set at 16? If this is the case and you have the UCAS points I would be v impressed. There are a lot of hoops to jump through in order to become a Naval Officer.
Speaking from case history and experience, I suspect the GCSE's and their equivalents might well get you through the GCSE hoop - albeit as a scraper. The Public Service Course is always a debatable one due to the lack of serious academic content - compared to someone with 'proper' A-Levels. Did you get the Aviation Diploma though the Air Cadets?
The ultimate arbeiter of good taste in these issues will be the Admiralty Interview Boards Officer Entry Section.
If I were you I'd contact the AFCO and go throught the Recruiting Test (RT) anyhow. They will send you out a set of application forms and whenever you return them back to the office they will call you in for the RT. If you get a high enough score you will be handed over to an 'Officer' recuiter who can give you advice and guide you the rest of the way!!
Good luck!
IT
