Guidance

DAO Level 3 Diploma in Nuclear Submarine Engineering Systems

Updated 28 February 2024

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Overall Objective for the Qualification

This qualification provides the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be awarded Submarine Dolphins and become a qualified submariner.

Pre-entry requirements

Learners who are taking this qualification must be a serving member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

Units

This qualification is made up of 10 mandatory units.

Size

Total Credits 149

Guided Learning Hours 1237

Total Qualification Time 1490

Age Restriction

This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over.

Further information

Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk