REASONING
Reasoning
Spot the pattern behind word and number problems quickly, with a step-by-step method for the question styles that slow people down.
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Royal Navy · Defence Aptitude Assessment
Royal Navy DAA coaching
One-to-one online preparation for the Defence Aptitude Assessment, with a dedicated Resit Rescue plan for candidates who have sat it before.
What we cover
Every DAA section, at real pace
Every session uses original practice questions written to match the real format, never copied from the test.
VERBAL
Verbal ability
Word meanings, relationships and spelling, practised at speed so you answer on instinct rather than rereading.
NUMERACY
Numeracy
Arithmetic, fractions, decimals and percentages using mental shortcuts, without relying on a calculator.
MECHANICAL
Mechanical comprehension
Gears, pulleys, levers and forces, explained visually from first principles. No engineering background needed.
PACE
Time management
How long to spend per question in each section, and when to move on so easy marks aren't left behind.
RESITS
Previous attempt review
Sat it before? We break down where marks were lost and build the plan around fixing exactly that.
Sat the DAA before? DAA Resit Rescue · £399
A review of your previous attempt, then 6 targeted sessions on the sections that held your score back.
Test formats and resit rules can change. Always check the latest information with the Royal Navy or your Armed Forces Careers Office.
Plans for DAA
Recommended for DAA candidates
FIRST ATTEMPT
Basic
£499
10 sessions × 1h30, homework with marked reports and 1 full timed mock. For tests 5+ weeks away.
Resit Rescue
£399
Review of your previous attempt plus 6 targeted sessions on the sections that cost you marks.
Fast-Track
£349
6 sessions × 1h30 within 2–3 weeks, focused on your weakest sections.
Questions
DAA coaching FAQs
I didn't get the score I needed. Can you help?
Yes, that's what Resit Rescue is for. We start by reviewing how your previous attempt went, then spend every session on the sections that held you back. When you can resit is decided by the Royal Navy, so check that with your careers office.
I'm not confident with maths. Is that a problem?
No. We start from your current level in the free diagnostic and build up. Most of the numeracy section is about speed with basic methods, not advanced maths.
Are the sessions online?
Yes. Every session is one-to-one on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the UK.
Are your practice questions copied from the real DAA?
No. Every question is written by me to match the real format and difficulty.