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CONTENTS

Para7501. Advancement to Chief Petty Officer7502. Recommendations7503. Weapon Engineering Examinations and Assessments in the Fleet – General7504. Convening and Composition of Examining/Assessment Boards7505. Local Examinations7506. History Sheet Certificates for Advancement7507. Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) – Entry from November 2005 and

Branch Transferees – Promotion Flowchart 7508. Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering Submarine) – Entry from April

2006 and Branch Transferees – Promotion Flowchart 7509. Legacy Rules - Weapon Engineering Artificers – Apprentice entry from May 1994

(942 Series) – Promotion Flowchart7510. Legacy Rules - Weapon Engineering Artificer – Artificer Candidate entry from

February 1995 (942 Series) – Promotion Flowchart and Selection Criteria7511. Legacy Rules - Senior Rate Weapon Engineering Mechanics (GS or SM) - Adult

Entry (Final Entry November 1992) – Promotion Flowchart7512. Legacy Rules - Operator Mechanics and Weapon Engineering Mechanics

transferring to Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) and (Weapon Engineering Submarine)

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7501. Advancement to Chief Petty Officer

a. Time based advancement continues to apply to Weapon Engineering (WE)Artificer Apprentices and Candidates up to the rate of Petty Officer (PO), at which theyassume the Engineering Technician (ET) title and pick up the selective promotionstream (however, refer to sub para c). These ratings are not selected for promotionbut, instead, are advanced having served the requisite time period, fulfilled therequirements laid down in this Chapter and having been recommended. With theintroduction of the ET, there are reserved rights for advancement to CPO for POs whohave formally completed an Artificer Qualifying Course. Exceptionally, they will beallowed to attempt the PQE for time-based advancement to the CPO rate until the cut-off dates detailed in Table 75-1. Individuals, who fail to successfully complete the PQEby the eligibility deadline, will be considered by merit-based selection for CPO. If thefailure to complete the PQE is due to service reasons, the appropriate BranchManager will consider exemptions on an individual basis. These advancements aremade by Commanding Officers.

b. Where, due to the exigencies of the service, a rating is unable to achieve thequalifications specified for advancement by the due date, the Commanding Officermay authorise advancement to the next higher rate (on an acting basis) and thecorresponding pay level, in accordance with Para 6802 and Para 6804. At this time,the rating is to be informed of a new date by which time he/she must achieve therequired qualification. If the rating subsequently fails to obtain the qualification withinthe new time scale, he/she is to be reverted to his previous rate and pay level untilsuch time that the qualification is gained. Time served in the higher rate will count forincremental progression when the rate is regained. Where Accelerated IncrementalProgression is attached to the qualification, this will not be awarded until thequalification is gained.

c. Completion of the Senior Rates Leadership Course (SRLC) will remain arequirement for advancement to CPO and no waivers are permitted.

Table 75-1.

7502. RecommendationsOfficers making recommendations for ratings’ advancement, promotion, examination

or courses are to pay due regard to the conditions given in Para 6901 and Para 6902 sub parad.

SituationCPO PQE

Eligibility Closure Date

PO – eligible for advancement to CPO prior to 31 Mar 07 31 Mar 09

As at 31 Mar 07, had completed AQC as an LWEA but wasnot eligible for advancement to CPO in all other respects

6 years 8 Months from BasicDate for LWEA as recorded onHistory Sheet

As at 31 Mar 07, had completed AQC as a POWEA/ET(WE)but was not eligible for advancement to CPO in all otherrespects

6 years from Basic Date for POas recorded on History Sheet

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7503. Weapon Engineering Examinations and Assessments in the Fleet – General

a. This Article should be read in conjunction with Chapter 69 Section 4 andBR 2000(4)(1) and 2000(4)(3) (Weapon Engineering Training and Examinations).Every effort is to be made to arrange examinations as frequently as possible andwithout delay to ensure that the advancement or promotion prospects of ratings arenot prejudiced.

b. Applications for the CPO Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for ex-WEartificers are to be made on Forms S442 in accordance with Para 6914.

c. If officers of the appropriate rank and specialisation required for an ExaminingBoard are not available (see Para 7504 and Para 7505), application should be madeto the Administrative Authority for suitable arrangements to be made. Alternatively,when it is known that it will not be possible to convene a Board within four months ofa rating's application for examination, the examination may be conducted by theofficers of the rating’s own ship under the rules for Local Examinations laid down inPara 6914 sub para d.

d. Examining Boards and Local Examinations, are to be oral only examination andare to cover appropriate syllabus as laid down in BR 2000(4). Additional oralquestions are to be used to probe the candidate’s knowledge of his/her own ship.

e. Throughout the examinations, due regard is to be paid to the training,background, experience and present employment of individual candidates. Discretionis to be exercised in areas of the syllabus in which no formal training was given and inwhich little or no experience may have been gained.

f. The Basic Date for advancement purposes is the date due by seniority or if later,the date of passing the oral examination, less any accelerated advancement awarded.Candidates are to be either passed or failed; no marks are to be awarded.

g. The successful result of the PQE is to be entered on Form S442 and on therating's History Sheet; the former being signed by all members of the Board, the latterby the President of the Board. The type of examination, 'Professional Qualifying','Provisional' or 'Local' is always to be clearly indicated on Form S442 and thecompleted form dealt with in accordance with Para 6914 sub para b. Competenciesare to be added by Unit HR personnel.

h. Engineering Technician Operational Performance Statement (OPS) Assessmentsare to be completed to ensure the rating is competent at the current rate held. Onsuccessful completion of the OPS Assessment form, competencies are to be addedby Unit HR personnel.

i. In the event of failure of examinations/assessments, see Para 6912.

j. For refusal to take a Professional Qualifying Course or Examination, see Para6913 for automatic penalties.

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7504. Convening and Composition of Examining/Assessment Boards

a. Examining Boards may be convened by Flotillas and by Commanding Officers ofships complemented with an officer of the WE sub-specialisation of Commander'srank. Examining Boards, where the President of the Board may be a LieutenantCommander or Lieutenant, may also be convened by Commanding Officers of shipswhere the WE Officer is of Lieutenant Commander or Lieutenant's rank.

b. Composition of Examining/Assessment Boards. Boards are to comprise officersand/or senior ratings of the WE sub-specialisation or officers of other Engineering sub-specialisations serving in WE assignments. Details of the minimum requirement forthe composition of the Examining Boards for each rate is contained within BR2000(4)(1).

7505. Local Examinations

a. Local examinations are to be convened in accordance with Para 6914 sub para dand conducted in accordance with Para 7503.

b. Composition of the Board. Local Examination Boards are to comprise:

President - an officer of the WE sub-specialisation.

Member - an officer of the WE sub-specialisation (not under training) or a WO1/WO2 ET of the same specialist qualification or specialisation as the candidate.

c. All members of the Board may be from the candidate's own ship.

7506. History Sheet Certificates for Advancement

a. These certificates are statements on the rating's History Sheet that, in the opinionof the Weapon Engineer Officer, the rating is professionally competent to perform theduties of the rate to which being advanced or promoted. Before signing the Certificateof Competence, the appropriate Table for the Verification of Advancement Standardshould be consulted – BR 2000(4)(3) Annex 5A.

b. Certificates are normally to be signed just prior to a rating being advanced orpromoted, but should also be completed for ratings on assignment who are otherwisefully qualified for advancement or promotion and could expect to be rated within threemonths of being assigned. If the certificate is not signed for such a qualified rating onassignment, the reason is to be stated on the Appraisal Report.

7507. Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) – Entry from November 2005 and Branch Transferees – Promotion Flowchart

[The following rules apply to personnel who entered the RN from November 2005 and tolegacy Mechanics and Operator Mechanics, post higher rate or enabling QCs, who transferredto the ET specialisation as part of the branch development process]

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ET(WE)1 – Advancement criteria

a. Completed Part 1 New Entry Training and Part 2 ET (WE) Career Course (1).b. Completed Task Book Section 2A (2).c. Recommended for advancement to ET1 by HOD.d. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.e. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on date due advancement (17).

Leading Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Completed Task Book Section 2B.b. Awarded OPS on successfully completion of Assessment: recorded as JPAcompetency ‘Professional|OPS for ET(WE) DQ40|Navy|’ (4)(19)c. CBRNDC TB (formally NBCD TB) completed: recorded as JPA competency'Professional|Completion of CBRNDC Task Book (All Ratings) (9J94)|Navy|'. (3)d. Achieved minimum NAMET 5:5 or Level 1 Functional Skills (or equivalent) inEnglish and Mathematics at Streamlined Eligibility Date (SED) and recorded on JPAwith the appropriate competence. To be educationally qualified for promotion (EFP) inaccordance with Para 9640 and the competence "Educational|RN/RM QELH/Cpl|Navy|" recorded on JPA.e. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at SED. (Para 6703 b sub para (9)) (17)f. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at SED (16).g. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CommonPromotion Date (CPD). (Para 6703 b sub para (7))

Leading Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

h. Completed LET(WE) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months (5)(18).i. Completed Leading Rates Leadership Course (LRLC). (Para 6703 b sub para (5))(5)(18)j. In date RNFT on date due promotion or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (orwhen eligible for promotion if later). (17)k. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING) 2

Advanced toENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING) 1

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Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Completed LET(WE) Task Book.b. Awarded OPS on successfully completion of Assessment: recorded as JPAcompetency ‘Professional|OPS for LET(WE) DQ40|Navy|’ (7)(19)c. Achieved minimum Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English andMathematics at SED and recorded on JPA with the appropriate competence. To beEFP in accordance with Para 9640 and the competence "Educational|RN/RM QEPO/Sgt|Navy|" recorded on JPA. d. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.e. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at SED. (17)f. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at SED. (16)g. Minimum 36 months length of service remaining post CPD (8).

Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

h. Completed POET(WE) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months(5)(6)(18) i. Completed Senior Rates Leadership Course (SRLC). (Para 6703 b sub para(5))(18)j. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on date due promotion. (17)k. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Chief Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Passed OPS Assessment: recorded as JPA competency ‘Professional|OPS forPOET(WE) DQ40|Navy|’ (9)(19).b. Minimum 12 months’ sea service as a POET, recorded as 'CMS|12 Months SeaTime PO|Navy|'. c. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority as a POET 12 months prior to the CPD (Para 6703b sub para (3)).d. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.e. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD. (17)f. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD (16).

Chief Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

g. Completed CPOET(WE) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months (18).h. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (17)i. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Note. Refer to Para 7501 sub para c, Para 7509 and Para 7510 for information on thereserved advancement rights that apply to ex-Artificers

Promoted toLEADING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING)

Promoted toPETTY OFFICER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING)

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Warrant Officer 2 Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority as a CPOET(WE) 12 months prior to the CPD. b. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.c. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD. (17) d. To be EFP in accordance with Para 9642. Must have achieved minimum Level 2Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and the appropriatecompetence recorded on JPAe. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report, and volunteer for selection asa WO2ET(WE), at CRD. (16)

Warrant Officer 2 Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

f. Completed WO2ET(WE) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months.(13)(14)g. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (17)h. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Warrant Officer 1 Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority for WO2ET(WE) 12 months prior to the CPD.b. 12 months sea service as a WO2ET(WE)c. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.d. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD. (17)e. To be EFP in accordance with Para 9642. Must have achieved minimum Level 2Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and the appropriatecompetence recorded on JPAf. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD. (16)

Warrant Officer 1 Engineering Technician (WE) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

g. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (17)h. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Notes:

1. All new entrants are rated Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (ET(WE)2)on joining HMS RALEIGH.

Promoted toCHIEF PETTY OFFICER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING)

Promoted toWARRANT OFFICER 2 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING)

Promoted toWARRANT OFFICER 1 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING)

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2. On completion of Part 2 training (ET(WE) career course), ratings will be issued theET(WE) Task Book.

3. On completion of the ET(WE) Task Book Section 2A (including ET 2 Safety CheckAssessment), and on being recommended, ratings will be advanced to ET(WE)1 and issuedtheir CBRNDC Task Book. The CBRNDC Task Book is to be completed within 12 months ofissue and is a pre-requisite for promotion to Leading Hand.

4. Operational Performance Statement (OPS) as an ET(WE)1 is awarded on successfulcompletion of both the Task Book Section 2B and the formal OPS Assessment (within 36months from being rated ET(WE)2). The Assessment is to be constituted in accordance withBR2000(4) (oral aspects only).

5. Selection Boards will be convened up to 3 times a year and the results of successfulcandidates announced on 31 Mar, 31 Jul and 30 Nov. The Commodore Naval Personnel(CNPers) will endeavour to assign selected personnel to Qualifying Courses (QC) starting inthe next training term but one.

6. The suitability of individuals to retake failed elements of the QC, or to be back classed,will be determined by the OC WETG HMS COLLINGWOOD. A repeat failure of part/all of thecourse will result in the individual being deselected, continuing to serve in the lower rate andtheir suitability for future higher rate QCs will be through the selection process and will bedependent on performance as reported in the annual SJAR.

7. The OPS Assessment for LET(WE) will be constituted in accordance with BR2000(4)(oral aspects only).

8. Personnel who do not have sufficient length of service remaining to meet therequirement of the return of service attached to the POETQC may be offered an extension ofservice (EoS) or Extended Career (EC). Acceptance of the EoS or EC will be required prior tobeing selected. Subsequent deselection may result in loss of EoS or EC.

9. The OPS Assessment for POET(WE) will be constituted in accordance with Para7504.

10. CPOET(WE) will be selected by a Board (personnel who have submitted Notice forDischarge as of Right will not be considered for selection) to attend the WO2ET(WE)Qualifying Course (WO2QC) at HMS COLLINGWOOD. The Board will sit annually to selectcandidates using SJARs. Appraisal reports to date 30 April should be raised on allCPOET(WE)s.

11. Selection Boards will select CPOET(WE)s to be assigned to the WO2QC in thefollowing training year. Shortly after each Selection Board has completed sitting, a signaloriginated by the Ratings’ Promotions Section will promulgate the names of successfulcandidates in alphabetical order. CNPers will endeavour to assign all ratings to WO2QC onan opportunity basis, but the needs of the Service remain paramount.

12. Refusal. As is customary in a selection process, successful ratings will have theopportunity of refusing the course. Those doing so will be deselected and continue to serve intheir current rate.

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13. Failure. If a candidate fails the WO2QC, his/her suitability to retake the course orelements therein will be considered by the Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD. A repeatfailure of all/part of the course will result in deselection and the rating continuing to serve as aCPOET(WE). Suitability for future WO2QC will be through the selection process and will bedependent on the rating's performance as reported by SJAR.

14. Unsuitable Candidates. Where, during the course of the WO2QC, candidates arefound to be unsuitable for promotion to WO2ET(WE), they may be withdrawn from training bythe Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD; they will be deselected, continue to serve asCPOET(WE)s and will be eligible for future selection in normal course.

15. Promotion to WO1 is by selection from suitably recommended WO2ET(WE)s.

16. Recommendation. Awarded 'Exceptional', 'High' or 'Yes' recommendation for'Promotion - 1 Rank Up' on SJAR by final RO. Where an otherwise fully eligible candidate hasreceived an SJAR assessment of 'Insufficient Knowledge' at last report, presentation beforethe next Board will be determined by the Promotion Section using the previous reportrecommendation. For promotion up to the rate of PO, Streamlined Eligibility Dates (SED) of31 Mar, 31 Jul and 30 Nov in any year will apply. If a streamlined promotion candidate hasbeen awarded a positive recommendation for promotion (as above) in the last SJAR and, sincethat report, has become eligible in all other respects for selection, he/she will be placed beforethe Promotion Board.

17. RNFT. Ratings are to be in date RNFT or in possession of either a permanent medicalexemption as issued by a Naval Service Medical Board of Survey (NSMBOS) or temporaryexemption (as issued by the Commanding Officer) on the appropriate SED/CRD/CPD. SeePara 6720. For JPA competency, see Para 6703 b sub para (9))

18. Failure to complete Professional and/or Leadership Course. Refer to Para 6716for rules on the impact on a rating’s promotion if he/she fails to complete PQC and/or LRLC/SRLC before CPD or within 12 months of CPD as a result of service reasons, non-servicereasons (outwith control) or non-service reasons (within control).

19. Rules regarding failure and lack of progress. See Fig 75-1.

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Fig 75-1. ET (WE) - Rules Regarding Failure

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7508. Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering Submarine) – Entry from April 2006 and Branch Transferees – Promotion Flowchart

[The following rules apply to personnel who entered the RN from April 2006 and legacyMechanics and Operator Mechanics, post higher rate or enabling QCs, who transferred to theET specialisation as part of the branch development process]

ET(WESM)1 – Advancement criteria

a. Completed Part 1 New Entry Training and Part 2 ET (WESM) Career Course. (1)b. Completed type specific submarine training. (2)c. Complete SMQ. (2)d. Completed Task Book Part 1 (3).e. Recommended for advancement to ET1 by HOD.f. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.g. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on date due advancement. (18)

Leading Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Completed Task Book Part 2.b. Awarded OPS on successful completion of Assessment: recorded as JPAcompetency 'Professional|OPS for ET(WESM)|Navy|'. (5)(20).c. Achieved minimum NAMET 5:5 or Level 1 Functional Skills (or equivalent) inEnglish and Mathematics at Streamlined Eligibility Date (SED) and recorded on JPAwith the appropriate competence. To be educationally qualified for promotion (EFP) inaccordance with Para 9640 and the competence "Educational|RN/RM QELH/Cpl|Navy|" recorded on JPA.d. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at SED (17)e. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CommonPromotion Date (CPD) (Para 6703 b sub para (7)).f. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at SED. (Para 6703 b sub para (9)) (18)

Leading Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

g. Completed LET(WESM) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months.(6)(7)(19)h. Completed Leading Rates Leadership Course (LRLC). (Para 6703 b sub para (5))(19)i. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (Para 6703 b sub para (9)) (18)j. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Completed LET(WESM) Task Book.b. Awarded OPS on successful completion of Assessment: recorded as JPAcompetency 'Professional|OPS for LET(WESM)|Navy| (8)(20).c. Achieved minimum Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English andMathematics at SED and recorded on JPA with the appropriate competence. To beEFP in accordance with Para 9640 and the competence "Educational|RN/RM QEPO/Sgt|Navy|" recorded on JPA.d. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at SED. (18)e. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING SUBMARINE) 1

Promoted toLEADING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WEAPON ENGINEERING SUBMARINE)

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f. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at SED. (17)g. Minimum 36 months length of service remaining post CPD (9).

Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

h. Completed POET(WESM) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months(7)(19)i. Completed Senior Rates Leadership Course (SRLC). (Para 6703 b sub para (5))(19)j. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (18)k. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Chief Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Passed OPS Assessment: recorded as JPA competency 'Professional|OPS forPOET(WESM)|Navy|' (10)(20).b. Minimum 12 months’ sea service as a POET, recorded as 'CMS|12 Months SeaTime PO|Navy|'.c. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority as a POET 12 months prior to the CPD (Para 6703b sub para (3)). d. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at Common Reporting Date (CRD). (18)e. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.f. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD. (17)

Chief Petty Officer Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

g. Completed CPOET(WESM) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months.(19)h. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (18)i. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Note. Refer to Para 7501 sub para c, Para 7509 and Para 7510 for information on thereserved advancement rights that apply to ex-Artificers

Warrant Officer 2 Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority as a CPOET(WESM) 12 months prior to the CPD. b. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.c. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD. (18)d. To be EFP in accordance with Para 9642. Must have achieved minimum Level 2Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and the appropriatecompetence recorded on JPAe. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD and volunteer forselection. (17)

Promoted toPETTY OFFICER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(WEAPON ENGINEERING SUBMARINE)

Promoted toCHIEF PETTY OFFICER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(WEAPON ENGINEERING SUBMARINE)

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Warrant Officer 2 Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

f. Completed WO2ET(WESM) Qualifying Course by nominated CPD+12 months.(14)(15)g. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (18)h. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on promotion.

Warrant Officer 1 Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority for WO2ET(WESM) 12 months prior to the CPD.b. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.c. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD. (18)d. To be EFP in accordance with Para 9642. Must have achieved minimum Level 2Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and the appropriatecompetence recorded on JPAe. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD. (17)

Warrant Officer 1 Engineering Technician (WESM) – Pre-Promotion Requirements

f. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (18)g. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Notes:

1. All new entrants are rated Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering Submarine)(ET(WESM) 2 on entry.

2. All ET(WESM)s will undertake the Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) andSubmarine Qualification (SMQ) after Part 1 training. Part 2 training is completed at HMSCOLLINGWOOD and then either the Submarine School at HMS RALEIGH or Trident TrainingFacility, HM Naval Base Clyde.

3. The ET(WESM) Task Book will be issued on completion of Part 2 training (ET(WESM)career course).

4. On completion of ET(WESM) Task Book Part 1 and on being recommended, ratingswill be advanced to ET(WESM)1.

5. Operational Performance Statement (OPS) as an ET(WESM)1 is awarded onsuccessful completion of both the Task Book Part 2 (within 12 months’ sea service for TWSstream and 18 months’ sea service SWS stream) and the formal OPS Assessment. The

Promoted toWARRANT OFFICER 2 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(WEAPON ENGINEERING SUBMARINE)

Promoted toWARRANT OFFICER 1 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(WEAPON ENGINEERING SUBMARINE)

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Assessment is to be constituted in accordance with BR2000(4) (oral aspects only). On awardof OPS, the training co-ordinator is to issue the pre-course workbook for the next higher rate.

6. Selection Boards will be convened up to 3 times a year and the results of successfulcandidates announced on 31 Mar, 31 Jul and 30 Nov. CNPers endeavour to assign selectedpersonnel to Qualifying Courses (QC) starting in the next training term but one.

7. The suitability of individuals to retake failed elements of the QC, or to be back classed,will be determined by the OC WETG HMS COLLINGWOOD. A repeat failure of part/all of thecourse will result in the individual being deselected, continuing to serve in the lower rate andtheir suitability for future higher rate QCs will be through the selection process and will bedependent on performance as reported in the annual SJAR.

8. The OPS Assessment for LET(WESM) will be constituted in accordance withBR2000(4) (oral aspects only).

9. Personnel who do not have sufficient length of service remaining to meet therequirement of the return of service attached to the POETQC may be offered an extension ofservice (EoS) or Extended Career (EC). Acceptance of the EoS or EC will be required prior tobeing selected.

10. The OPS Assessment for POET(WESM) will be constituted in accordance withBR2000(4).

11. CPOET(WESM) will be selected by a Board (personnel who have submitted Notice forDischarge as of Right will not be considered for selection) to attend the WO2ET(WESM)Qualifying Course (WO2QC) at HMS COLLINGWOOD. The Board will sit annually inSeptember/October to select candidates using SJARs. Appraisal reports to date 30 Aprilshould be raised on all CPOET(WESM)s.

12. Selection Boards will select CPOET(WESM)s to be assigned to the WO2QC in thefollowing training year. Shortly after each Selection Board has completed sitting, a signaloriginated by the Ratings’ Promotions Section will promulgate the names of successfulcandidates in alphabetical order. CNPers will endeavour to assign all ratings to WO2QC onan opportunity basis, but the needs of the Service remain paramount.

13. Refusal. As is customary in a selection process, successful ratings will have theopportunity of refusing the course. Those doing so will be deselected and continue to serve intheir current rate.

14. Failure. If a candidate fails the WO2QC, then his/her suitability to retake the courseor elements therein will be considered by the Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD. A repeatfailure of all/part of the course will result in deselection and the rating continuing to serve as aCPOET(WESM). Suitability for future WO2QC will be through the selection process and willbe dependent on the rating's performance as reported by SJAR.

15. Unsuitable Candidates. Where, during the course of the WO2QC, candidates arefound to be unsuitable for promotion to WO2ET(WESM), they may be withdrawn from trainingby the Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD; they will be deselected, continue to serve asCPOET(WESM)s and will be eligible for future selection in normal course.

16. Promotion to WO1 is by selection from suitably recommended WO2ET(WESM)s.

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17. Recommendation. Awarded 'Exceptional', 'High' or 'Yes' recommendation for'Promotion - 1 Rank Up' on SJAR by final RO. Where an otherwise fully eligible candidate hasreceived an SJAR assessment of 'Insufficient Knowledge' at last report, presentation beforethe next Board will be determined by the Promotion Section using the previous reportrecommendation. For promotion up to the rate of PO, Streamlined Eligibility Dates (SED) of31 Mar, 31 Jul and 30 Nov in any year will apply. If a streamlined promotion candidate hasbeen awarded a positive recommendation for promotion (as above) in the last SJAR and, sincethat report, has become eligible in all other respects for selection, he/she will be placed beforethe Promotion Board.

18. RNFT. Ratings are to be in date RNFT or in possession of either a permanent medicalexemption as issued by a Naval Service Medical Board of Survey (NSMBOS) or temporaryexemption (as issued by the Commanding Officer) on the appropriate SED/CRD/CPD. SeePara 6720. For JPA competency, see Para 6703 b sub para (9).

19. Failure to complete Professional and/or Leadership Course. Refer to Para 6716for rules on the impact on a rating’s promotion if he/she fails to complete PQC and/or LRLC/SRLC before CPD or within 12 months of CPD as a result of service reasons, non-servicereasons (outwith control) or non-service reasons (within control).

20. Rules regarding failure and lack of progress. See Fig 75-2.

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Fig 75-2. ET (WESM) - Rules Regarding Failure

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7509. Legacy Rules - Weapon Engineering Artificers – Apprentice entry from May 1994 (942 Series) – Promotion Flowchart

[Note: Rules for Apprentices entering up to and including the January 1993 (931 Series) arearchived with the Navy Command Headquarters Terms of Service Team, MP G-2, Room 48,West Battery, Whale Island, Portsmouth PO2 8DX. However, for ratings at PO level or above,progression thereafter (and rules regarding failure) is identical to that for the post May 94entries shown in this Article].

a. 8 weeks of Apprentice basic training and categorisation (WE, ME, AE) at HMSRALEIGH.b. Successfully complete basic training.c. Assign to HMS COLLINGWOOD (WE Artificer Training Establishment).

Leading WEA - Advancement Criteria

a. Successfully completed 3 years training from date of joining, plus any trainingpenalty accrued; due date to be recorded on History Sheets. (1)b. Successfully completed Artificer Qualifying Course (AQC). (2)(3)(4)c. Recommended for advancement to LWEA. d. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on advancement. (Para 6703 b sub para (9))e. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.

Petty Officer - Advancement Criteria

a. Minimum of 20 months’ seniority as LWEA, plus any extra time penalty imposedfor training failure. Due date is recorded on History Sheet. (8)b. If streamed SM:

(1) Complete SMQ.(2) Complete at least 6 months’ sea service as LWEA(SM) in submarines.

c. Recommended for PO.d. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on advancement.e. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.

Chief Petty Officer - Advancement Criteria

a. Minimum of 3 years' seniority as PO less accelerated advancement awarded fromAQC.b. Successfully completed the Section and System Management Course (SSMC)element of the Professional Qualifying Course (PQC) plus any training penaltyaccrued. (Submarine Arm see note for applicability) (6) c. Passed Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) (Oral). (8)(9)

ARTIFICER APPRENTICE

WEAPON ENGINEERING ARTIFICER APPRENTICE

Advanced toLEADING WEAPON ENGINEERING ARTIFICER

Advanced toPETTY OFFICER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(WE or WESM)

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d. Minimum 9 months’ sea service. e. Completed Senior Rates Leadership Course (SRLC). (Para 6703 b sub para(5))(10)f. Recommended for advancement to CPO.g. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on advancement.h. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.

[For promotion thereafter, refer to Para 7507 and Para 7508]

Notes:

1. The Notional Seniority Basic Date (NSBD) for future advancement is 1 January, 1 Mayand 1 September as appropriate. The basic date will be determined by the artificer entry withwhich the apprentice reaches the three-year training point. Any time lost in training, throughfailure in examinations or additional time on course to be brought up to standard, will be addedto the ‘three year qualifying period’ for advancement to Leading Artificer. Because of itsimportance in calculating advancement, adjustment of the basic date for medical reasons isnot permitted without the prior approval of CNPers. Should there be any doubt concerningbasic date adjustment the matter should be referred to CNPers.

2. A revised WE AQC for WE Artificer Apprentices was introduced in April 1994. Thisrevised course consists of Phase 1, a Sea Training Period and Phase 2. At the end of Phase2, apprentices will become qualified artificers and rated LWEA. The Certificate ofApprenticeship will be awarded to all successful trainees on completion of AQC Phase 2.

3. Whilst undergoing sea training, Artificer Apprentices who fail to make adequateprogress will have the facts reported to the Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD.

4. There is no longer a requirement to categorise General Service Apprentices. Theyreceive targeted Pre Joining Training (PJT) required for the equipment they will be responsiblefor the maintenance of prior to the Sea Draft. Apprentices nominated for the Submarine Armwill be categorised either SWS or TWS dependent upon requirements.

5. All apprentice entrants will undertake their first sea draft as LWEAs, where possible incomplement positions. Nomination for the Submarine Arm is made during the latter part ofAQC training and nominees will undertake their first sea draft in the Submarine Service.

6. After the first sea draft, the individual will return to HMS COLLINGWOOD for the PQCor the Royal Naval Submarine School for SSMC and PJT Packages. Individuals who return tothe Trident Training Facility HM Naval Base CLYDE for further training after the first sea draft,do not complete SSMC and it is therefore not required as a pre-requisite for advancement.

7. The SRLC is an integral part of the PQC; non-completion of the course will not effectmovement to the rate of Petty Officer. In accordance with Para 6801, SRLC is required beforeadvancement to CPO.

8. Rules regarding failure/Lack of progress. See Table 75-2.

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9. The PQE Board for CPO is to be constituted in accordance with Para 7504. Theeligibility for examination is a minimum of two years' seniority and nine months' sea service asa PO. If the PQE is passed by a rating who is already qualified for advancement by service,then the seniority date for advancement to CPO will be the examination date less anyaccelerated advancement awarded in accordance with Para 6804. Accelerated advancementis recorded on the rating's History Sheet. In accordance with Para 7501, a time limit for thecompletion of the PQE has been imposed.

10. If an SRLC is completed by a rating who is already qualified for advancement byservice and has passed the PQE, then the seniority date for advancement to CPO will be thedate of successful SRLC completion less any accelerated advancement awarded inaccordance with Para 6804. Accelerated advancement is recorded on the rating's HistorySheet.

Table 75-2.

Training Stage/PQ Examination

Action

ARTIFICER APPRENTICE

HMS RALEIGH • Back class in HMS RALEIGH• Consider re-categorise ET(WE) • Discharge SHORE (Chapter 54)

WEA APPRENTICE

AQC (Phase 1)HMS COLLINGWOOD

• Back class in HMS RALEIGH• Consider re-categorise ET(WE) • Discharge SHORE (Chapter 54)

WEA APPRENTICE

Sea Training (not morethan 6 months)

Report to Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD who may:a. Issue a formal warning;b. b. Recommend retention at sea for further training;c. c. Consider re-categorise ET(WE) d. d. Discharge SHORE (Chapter 54)

WEA APPRENTICE/LWEA

AQC (Phase 2)HMS COLLINGWOOD

Back class or delay advancementConsider re-categorise ET(WE) Consider Discharge SHORE

LWEA

Not recommended forpromotion; 6 monthsoverdue

Backward rating, action in accordance with Para 6902 sub para cConsider re-categorise LET(WE)

POET(WE)

Failure in PQE (Oral) Re-examination interval not less than 4 months or as directed bythe President of the Board. Action in accordance with Para 6912sub para f

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7510. Legacy Rules - Weapon Engineering Artificer – Artificer Candidate entry from February 1995 (942 Series) – Promotion Flowchart and Selection Criteria

Rate and seniority as a Mechanic or Operator Maintainer at the start of ArtificerTraining determines future advancement as an Artificer, as detailed in Table 75-3.

Table 75-3.

On Completion of Artificer Qualifying Course

(See notes at Para 7509)

Petty Officer - Advancement Criteria

a. Seniority as LWEA in accordance with Table 75-3, plus any extra time penaltyimposed for training failure. Due date is recorded on History Sheet. (Table 75-4)b. Recommended for PO.c. In date RNFT on date due advancement. (Para 6703 b sub para (9))d. 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.

Chief Petty Officer - Advancement Criteria

a. Seniority as PO in accordance with Table 75-3, less accelerated advancementawarded from AQC.b. Successfully completed the Section and System Management Course (SSMC)element of the Professional Qualifying Course (PQC) plus any training penaltyaccrued (Submarine Arm see note for applicability). c. Passed Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) (Oral). (Table 75-4) (Para7509 Note 9)d. Minimum 9 months’ sea service. e. Completed Senior Rates Leadership Course (SRLC). (Para 6703 b sub para (5))f. Recommended for CPO.g. In date RNFT or waiver obtained on advancement. h. 6 months since last career check (if any) on date due advancement.

Rate at start of course

Qualified for next higher

rate

Eligible by time

for selection

At Course start date

When eligible by

time

At 3 year point

Months till

eligible for PO

Months from PO to CPO

OM Not selected

NA A/WEA LWEA 20 36

OM Selected NA ALWEA LWEA 20 36

LWEM/LOM N NA ALWEA LWEA 16 36

LWEM/LOM Y N LWEA APOET(WE) POET(WE) NA 48

LWEM/LOM Y Y APOET(WE) POET(WE) NA 48

LOM Partially NA LWEA POET(WE) NA 48

PO NA NA APOET(WE) POET(WE) NA 44

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[For promotion thereafter, refer to Para 7507 or Para 7508]

a. Selection Procedure

(1) From 1 Apr 03, all Artificer Candidates commencing AQC fall under theadvancement regulations covering Artificers. They retain the right to be advancedwhilst on course, if suitably qualified in their source branch. The passing out ratefor Artificer Candidates remains determined by the rate and qualifications held atthe start of the course – details are in Table 75-3. Time in the acting rate for thoseadvanced on AQC does not count for advancement purposes, as futureadvancement to PO/CPO is aligned at the 3-year point of the apprentice entry.

(2) The Certificate of Apprenticeship will be awarded to all successful traineeson completion of AQC.

b. Rules regarding failure. See below:

Table 75-4.

Advanced toCHIEF PETTY OFFICER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(WE or WESM)

Training State /PQE Action on Failure

AQC Phase 2 Leading Hand at start of course

Remain Leading Hand, but re-categorised as LET(WE/WESM); considered eligible for selection for PO atdiscretion of Commodore HMS COLLINGWOOD

Apply for branch transfer to appropriate Warfarespecialisation remain as PO Warfare

Leading Hand passed for PO atstart of course

Re-categorised as an LET (WE/WESM) eligible forselection for PO

Apply for branch transfer to appropriate Warfarespecialisation.

Petty Officer at start of course Reverted to LET(WE/WESM) eligible for selection forPOET.

Apply for branch transfer to appropriate Warfarespecialisation remain as PO Warfare

LWEA/PO not recommended foradvancement

Not to be advanced until recommended

LWEA not recommended foradvancement. 6 months overdue

Action to be taken in accordance with Para 6902 sub para c

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7511. Legacy Rules - Senior Rate Weapon Engineering Mechanics (GS or SM) - Adult Entry (Final Entry November 1992) – Promotion Flowchart

Chief Petty Officer WEM – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority as a POWEM 12 months prior to the CPD (Para6703 b sub para (3)).b. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD (Para6703 b sub para (7)).c. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD. (Para 6703 b sub para (9))d. Successfully completed Senior Rates Leadership Course (SRLC). (Para 6703 bsub para (5))e. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD.

Chief Petty Officer WEM – Pre-Promotion Requirements

f. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). (Para 6703 b sub para (9))g. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).

Warrant Officer 1 WEM – Pre-Selection Requirements

a. Minimum of 3 years’ seniority as a CPOWEM 12 months prior to the CPD.b. To be educationally qualified for promotion (EFP) in accordance with Para 9642.Must have achieved minimum Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent) in English andMathematics and the appropriate competence recorded on JPAc. Serving on a FC/OE1 or EC/2OE that expires after the nominated CPD.d. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at CRD.e. Recommended for promotion on Appraisal Report at CRD.

Warrant Officer 1 WEM – Pre-Promotion Requirements

f. In date RNFT or waiver obtained at nominated CPD (or when eligible forpromotion if later). g. At least 6 months since last career check (if any) on nominated CPD or date duepromotion (if later).h. Satisfy terms of Assignment Order issued by Promotion Authority.

7512. Legacy Rules - Operator Mechanics and Weapon Engineering Mechanics transferring to Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) and (Weapon Engineering Submarine)

Legacy promotion rules are archived in BR 1066 Change 17 which are available fromthe Terms of Service team.

PETTY OFFICER WEAPON ENGINEERING MECHANIC (O) or (R)

Promoted toCHIEF PETTY OFFICER WEAPON ENGINEERING MECHANIC (O) or (R)

Promoted toWARRANT OFFICER 1 WEAPON ENGINEERING MECHANIC