Radio Radar Technician
The RRT is a technician in the Communications Branch. The RRT is responsible for the maintenance of the ship’s communication equipment and navigation equipment, including Radar, Satellite Communications Systems Global Positioning System and Electronic Chart Displays.
Initial selection for training is by application for an apprenticeship through the Defence Forces Tech Trainee Scheme. Any individual can apply from any Branch. The successful candidate will then commence a time based or modular based apprenticeship in conjunction with Fás. This is an internationally recognised qualification.
| Course | Prerequisites | Outcome |
| Radio Radar Technician Duration 3 years |
Trainees will be registered with CIT, or with another appropriate educational institution, to study for a National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (awarded by HETAC) and for an additional years study for a HETAC award at Ordinary Degree Level in Electronic Engineering at an appropriate Institute of Technology. | Internationally recognised qualification |
| RRT1 1 year of which 9 months is spent in college and 3 months is spent on the job training |
Must Pass HETAC Certificate Stage 1 Must Pass CIS Continuation course Star Tests Be recommended by his/her Commanding officer. | Eligible for promotion to Ordinary Radio Radar Technician O/RRT |
| RRT 2 1 year of which 9 months is spent in college and 3 months is spent on the job training |
On the job training minimum of 3 months ashore. Be recommended by his/her Commanding officer. | Eligible for promotion to Able Radio Radar Technician A/RRT |
| RRT3 1 year of which 9 months is spent in college and 3 months is spent on the job training |
On the job training of 3 months at sea and 3 months ashore as A/RRT. Be recommended by his/her Commanding officer. | Eligible for promotion to Leading Radio Radar Technician L/RRT* |
| RRT4 1 year of which 9 months is spent in college and 3 months is spent on the job training |
Have spent 12 months at sea as L/RRT. Be recommended by his/her Commanding Officer. |
Eligible for promotion to Petty Officer Radio Radar Technician PO/RRT** |
| RRT5 2 Weeks |
On the job training of 2 years at sea as PO/RRT and 1 year ashore. |
Eligible for promotion to Chief Petty Officer Radio Radar Technician CPO/RRT*** |
* Dependant on passing out of Potential NCO’s Course and Rank Vacancy
** Dependant on passing out of Standard NCO’s Course and Rank Vacancy
*** Dependant on passing out of Senior NCO’s Course or Holding of Class 2 Certificate (Group / Intermediate Certificate/Junior Certificate Military equivalent) and Rank Vacancy
