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Soldiers take part in peacekeeping missions, supporting humanitarian efforts or fighting in combat zones around the world.
You could apply to join the army through an HM forces serviceperson Level 2 apprenticeship. This will depend on your qualifications and which service role you're interested in, for example, infantry, artillery or medical. Entry requirements vary.
Volunteering
Join the Army Reserve to get experience of what life is like in the regular army. You'll also learn new skills at the same time. You'll need to:
If you're between 12 and 18 years old, you can join the Army Cadet Force.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties will depend on your job. Roles you might work in include:
When you join the army, you sign up for 4 years. You can leave at any time after this as long as you give 12 months' notice. If you want to stay you can extend your 4-year contract. With training and experience you could move up through the ranks or into a specialist unit like the commandos. You could also gain a commission to become an officer which would give you a higher salary. You could move into a wide range of careers after leaving the army.
Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
Careers advisers help people make decisions about their education, training and work options.
Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of job roles on board ships or submarines at sea, or onshore at a naval base.
Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.
Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by man-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?PLEASE NOTE: ONGOING start dates.
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?Please note: Ongoing start dates
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?
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