Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
As a Pharmacy Technician , there are extensive opportunities for continuous professional development throughout your career , including the chance to gain higher civilian professional qualifications . You can apply for funding for courses through the RAF Medical Services . This will assist you in completing and recording of your CPD entries as part of the mandatory registration process with the professional regulator the GPhC .
Your Future Career Prospects and Progression
After completing one year ’ s total service and graduating from your training course you will be eligible for promotion to Senior Aircraftman Technician . Those already qualified will be promoted to Senior Aircraft Technician backdated to their second day in service . Further promotion to the rank of Corporal and Sergeant is on a time promotion basis .
Transferable Skills
The qualifications you can earn are as valuable in the civilian world as they are in the RAF . Your Continual Professional Development will keep you abreast of change and up to date with your civilian counterparts – this means that whenever you decide to leave the RAF , you will be well placed to find employment in pharmacy .
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