CAREERS advisors from local schools and colleges have been given an insight into the Royal Navy's approach to apprenticeship training during a visit to HMS Raleigh.

During a day at the Royal Navy's training base in Torpoint – organised as part of the National Apprenticeship Week – the visitors were given a tour of the facilities and were able to watch recruits undergoing instruction.

All Royal Navy recruits are given the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship.

The 10-week initial naval training course for new recruits makes up the HM Forces Apprenticeship and incorporates the public service NVQ diploma.

Recruits undergoing their specialist training at the Defence Maritime Logistics Schools, based within HMS Raleigh, undertake apprenticeships in hospitality, warehousing and administration.

The Royal Navy also offers apprenticeships in engineering, ICT, air operations and healthcare at its other establishments located mainly in the Portsmouth area.

Among the visitors taking the opportunity to visit HMS Raleigh were careers advisors from All Saints Academy, Eggbuckland Community College, Notre Dame High School and Discovery College.

Mike Freeman, vocational director at All Saints Academy said: "It's been tremendous to actually see practical training in action in a number of different sectors here at HMS Raleigh."