Ongoing Development
As a Communication Infrastructure Technician, there are various opportunities to developing your skill sets. As you undertake new roles, you will have the chance to take courses that will help you meet the challenges in your new posts, such as; CISCO networking and Project Management.
Additional Qualification Opportunities
As a Communication Infrastructure Technician, where eligible, you will be enrolled in a Network Cable Installer Advanced Apprenticeship which includes an industry standard Level 3 Managing and Supervising Working at Height qualification. You will also be offered the opportunity to apply for professional registration as a full member of a national Engineering Institute licensed by the Engineering Council, this would provide international recognition of your qualifications.
Transferable Skills
The skills and experience you gain throughout your career as a Communication Infrastructure Technician in the RAF will equip you for a number of civilian jobs in the public and private sector. These include: Wind turbine Technicians, Network & Data Communications Engineers, Mast & Towers Telecoms Technicians & Power Engineers.
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