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How hard is it to join the diving unit, with the Royal Engineers?

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  • 30 replies
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  • Author: Jason G.
  • Category: Eligibility advice, Eligibility
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  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Alright Jason, hows it going? Have you had your assessment?

  • JG
    Jason G. Candidate

    Haven't had my assessment, waiting, should get told when my assessment is in a few weeks time.

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Ah nice! Hoping to get a my assessment date tommorow

  • JG
    Jason G. Candidate

    Where are you based?

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    Have they started giving Assessment date?

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    I am based in gloucester, I think pirbright is closest to me

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    I was told monday dates are looking to be end of june

  • JG
    Jason G. Candidate

    I was supposed to hear something on Friday, but haven't heard anything yet, I know they staggering different areas, etc I was also told around the end of June.

  • SC
    Simon C. Candidate

    HOW CAN I JOIN THE CADET CLASS

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Do you know which centre is closest to you? Looks like end of june could happen then

  • EF
    Emma F. Head Of Marketing Planning

    Hi I'm sorry our Royal Engineers insider hasn't been able to join this evening - we will try to get your question answered on the main 'ask a soldier' site

  • JG
    Jason G. Candidate

    Swindon is closest to me.

  • SC
    Simon C. Candidate

    HOW CAN I JOIN THE CADET CLASSES

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Ah pirbright would be your closest assessment centre then I think. There not doing public transport either, they want people to drive

  • JG
    Jason G. Candidate

    @Simon S, you'll need to ask in another thread, or start a new thread for that info.

  • JG
    Jason G. Candidate

    Yeah, i've told them I can drive myself up. will have to see what happens, will give them a call again tomorrow.

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    @Jason, I’m in Tidworth so I think we might get Pirbright when dates start

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Yeah pirbright are closest to us, seems to be the only one open right now aswel. End of June looks like the dates available at the moment.

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    Michael have you confirmed that

  • HD
    Haydn D. Candidate

    Im only going back for my run due to medical issues and have been told I will get my date in the coming days for pirbright so the end of June does seem likely

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    Please follow this link for us to stay connected and share information https://chat.whatsapp.com/JvrftscPPeoG8Au7Z13eeJ

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    I've been watching videos and checking instagram for info, I could be wrong but that's what I have seen and heard over the last few days

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Dennis, what you looking to join?

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    Jason F
    Michael B.
    Haydn W
    Let stay connected on WhatApp via

    https://chat.whatsapp.com/JvrftscPPeoG8Au7Z13eeJ

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    Michael, I’m joining RLC, movement Controller. What about you

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Ah nice, my friend does that at south cerney. Looks good. im looking to join the engineers as a driver as I have no GCSE'S. Hope to retake them!

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Just joined the whattsapp group mate 👍

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    Cheers mate

  • DE
    Dennis E. Candidate

    My choices are

    Movement controller RLC
    Communication specialist, Royal Signals
    Gunner, Royal Artillery

  • MK
    Michael K. Candidate

    Good choices mate! So many roles look good. You ready for your assessment