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RAF Work Experience
Dive into the RAF – from its origins and values to Air Cadets, careers, and life in service. Learn how the Air Force operates, explore training, benefits, and progression, and get hands-on with interactive activities that bring the RAF to life.
2 hours to complete
Complete in your own time
Interactive elements
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This experience provides a comprehensive introduction to the Royal Air Force (RAF). You will explore the organisation's purpose, history, people, and the vital role it plays in protecting the UK and supporting operations around the world. Throughout the course, you will discover how the RAF is structured, the wide range of careers and professions within the organisation, and the values that guide its people. You will also gain insight into life in the RAF, including training, career progression, pay and benefits, and the opportunities available through apprenticeships and graduate pathways. Finally, you will explore the Air Cadets and how young people can get involved, develop new skills, and gain experiences that support their future education and careers.
This experience is complete with engaging content, insightful videos delivered by real RAF personnel, interactive activities, quizzes, and much more. Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the role, explore real-world responsibilities, and hear first-hand insights from those currently serving in the RAF. Interactive elements will help you test your knowledge, apply what you’ve learned, and reflect on whether a career with the RAF could be the right fit for you.
This module introduces the Royal Air Force (RAF), including its purpose, history, and the important role it plays in protecting the UK and supporting operations around the world. You will explore key moments in the RAF’s history, discover the core values that guide its people, and gain insight into what life and careers in the RAF can be like. Through videos, interactive activities, and real stories from RAF personnel, you will also challenge common myths and develop a clearer understanding of the organisation and the opportunities it offers.
Discover the people who make up the RAF and how the organisation is structured. You will explore the wide range of roles within the RAF and understand how regular personnel, reserves, civilians, and partners work together. You will also discover how the RAF is organised, from senior commanders and groups to stations, wings, and squadrons, helping you understand how different teams and units work together to deliver the RAF’s mission.
You will learn about the wide range of careers available in the RAF and the different pathways into these roles. You will explore the various professions within the RAF, discover opportunities through apprenticeships and graduate programmes, and learn about the training and qualifications available. You will also gain insight into the pay, benefits, and lifestyle the RAF offers, as well as how individuals can progress and develop their careers over time.
You will learn about the Air Cadets and the opportunities they offer young people to develop new skills, build confidence, and try exciting activities. You will explore the history of the Air Cadets, discover the training and education programmes available, and learn how cadets can earn qualifications and achievement badges. You will also find out how to join the Air Cadets and how the experience can support future education, careers, and personal development.
This isn't just another online course. You'll see what real RAF work looks like, build skills that matter, and walk away with proof of what you can do.
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You pick the time, you pick the place, and you pick the device. Plus it’s free! You also get to decide how quickly to move through the content.
As an online programme, the content is open to you at any time day or night.
Home, cafe, beach, park, or library, you pick the environment where you learn most comfortably.
The programme is available for a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile.
That’s right–this is totally free to you. No cost and no strings.
No pressure to complete by a certain date. Learn at a pace that’s right for you. Once you sign up, you’ll have access to the content for as long as you wish.
Dive into the RAF – from its origins and values to Air Cadets, careers, and life in service. Learn how the Air Force operates, explore training, benefits, and progression, and get hands-on with interactive activities that bring the RAF to life.
Frequently asked questions and answers to help you through your learning journey.
If you’re 14 years old or older, you can sign up. In school, in uni, or in the workforce already, you’ll benefit from the programme.
This depends on your pace. There are 7 courses, and each takes between 30 minutes to 2 hours. We’ve seen most people complete the entire programme in less than 6 weeks.
There are so many reasons! Most notably:
To satisfy your curiosity about the RAF.
To make a clearer choice on a profession with the RAF.
To focus your educational path.
To build or develop employability skills.
To show recruiters you’re serious about the RAF.
There are many factors that determine a successful application; completing this course demonstrates your interest in joining the RAF and the content includes important information that will help prepare you for your interview and recruiting journey.
Free. Totally free. No cost. No fees.
If you are interested in learning more about the RAF, taking part in exciting activities and experiences or meeting like-minded people, consider joining the RAF Air Cadets.
