To add into more detail on the situation, I don’t understand why I was allowed to pick any other role for 2 missing qualifications but for royal military police I couldn’t get in for 1 missing qualification… I have tried talking to my recruiter although they say there’s nothing they can do about it if I do not have the English qualification and I really do not fancy taking up a whole year of college for an English qualification so if there’s any recommendations on what to do then please let me know.

07 May, 2024 17:16

Hi Zander. If a role has an entry requirement you'll need to meet it to join. There are plenty of jobs that require no formal qualifications that you could join (Petroleum Operator, Driver Communications Specialist, and Port Operator.... to name a few from my Corps alone, but there are many more out there).
Once in, you can use your learning credits to work toward the required qualifications for the job you're looking at and transfer once you're ready.

I hope that helps to answer your question.

31 May, 2024 07:06

Hi Steven, thanks for your reply on this. The learning credits’ I was unaware of as I previously asked my recruiter if you can gain the English qualification while being in the army with another role and they told me the army doesn’t give English qualifications which I found odd. But there is not really any other role that has my interest apart from RMP and find it frustrating since I’ve seen on a lot of the roles that they require a GCSE in English, Science and maths which I only have maths yet I was told I was allowed in the roles that required 3 GCSE’s just not RMP which doesn’t make sense to me.

27 June, 2024 16:49

Hi Zander,

I understand that this must be frustrating for you as you have obviously decided that the RMP is the corps for you. Let me try to explain the logic behind the entry standards.

Each trade group is assessed for its entry standards. This assessment is based on the fundamentals of the role and what foundational skills or knowledge will be required to do the job. These will be built upon during training but a foundational knowledge is essential to enable the development required.

For trades like a vehicle mechanic you’ll find that English, Science and Higher maths are required as these will be essential when understanding the mechanics of vehicles. For the RMP GCSE Grade A–C / 9-4, or Scottish National 5 A-C, in at least English Language and Maths (or Level 2 literacy and numeracy equivalent) are deemed essential. From an English perspective this will be because of the level of comprehension required when conducting case work, and investigations, as well as taking, reading and analysing statements. These are fundamental skills and being able to interpret the written and spoken word is key.

I will also say that there are very few technical corps which don’t require English as it is seen as a fundamental building block. It will be particularly useful when writing and reading reports, filling out risk or fault paperwork, and writing performance reports on your subordinates as you move up the chain of command.

If you are set on joining the RMP then I really would advise returning to college and completing the English course. Joining the Army a year later will not have a negative impact on your progress, in fact we often find that recruits who are a little older and have more life experience really thrive.

Good luck with your application,

Katie

27 June, 2024 18:01