TRADE CAREERS AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

Introduction Introduction By The Chief Of The Defence Force Perhaps the most fundamental challenge the Defence Force faces is how to match our recruitment of sailors, soldiers and airmen and women to our current and future capability needs. In the sophisticated, high-technology environment that best describes our Forces, and how we operate, this is particularly important with regards to our skilled tradespeople. Simply put, we need to continue to recruit people into these trades to sustain and maintain our capability. There are great benefits to those who pursue a technical trade career path. Australian Defence Force trainees are very well paid during their training, and receive even better pay once qualified. Technical trade training within the Australian Defence Force is first rate and our Technical Training Schools utilise first class facilities and provide Australian Quality Training Framework nationally recognised trade qualifications. These facilities also provide for social and recreational activities as well as the technical training. Upon completion of your training, a career in the Australian Defence Force will provide you with ongoing training to further enhance your skills, and a dedicated progression path through your chosen career. A Defence Force career is a great opportunity to do something really worthwhile in serving our country whilst working with great people. The Guide to ADF Technical Training Schools provides a snapshot of our four major Technical Trade Training Schools where all ADF trade recruits undertake their initial trade employment training. The Guide provides important information about each location, its environment, its facilities and social and sporting amenities available to technical trade trainees during their course of study. I wish you the best of luck in your chosen trade career. CONTENTS COURSE GUIDE HMAS CERBERUS Army Logistic Training Centre Defence Force School of Signals A. G. HOUSTON AC, AFC AIR CHIEF MARSHAL CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE RAAF School of Technical Training

Training School Locations HMAS Cerberus Mornington Peninsula, Victoria RAAF School of Technical Training RAAF Base Wagga, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales Army Logistic Training Centre Army School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla Victoria Gaza Ridge Barracks, North Bandiana, Victoria Defence Force School of Signals Simpson Barracks, Melbourne, Victoria 1

Course Guide 3 Contents To identify which training establishment provides employment training for each technical trade refer to page 3 CONTENTS HMAS CERBERUS Engineering Faculty HMAS Cerberus, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 5 COURSE GUIDE Army Logistic Training Centre - Army School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Armament and Construction Wing, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, Victoria Vehicle Technology Wing, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, Victoria Electronics and Electrical Systems Wing, Gaza Ridge Barracks, North Bandiana, Victoria Defence Force School of Signals Simpson Barracks, Melbourne, Victoria Technical Training Wing, Simpson Barracks, Melbourne, Victoria Maritime Communications and Information Systems Wing, HMAS Cerberus, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria RAAF School of Technical Training RAAF Base Wagga, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 7 9 11 2 HMAS CERBERUS Army Logistic Training Centre Defence Force School of Signals RAAF School of Technical Training

COURSE GUIDE TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SCHOOL INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING DURATION (i) ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION (iii) NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIFICATION NAVY Aviation Technician - Aircraft RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAF STT) 15 months 24-36 months Certificate IV in Aero Skills (Mechanical) Aviation Technician - Avionics RAAF STT 15 months 24-26 months Certificate IV in Aero Skills (Avionics) Electronics Technician (Surface and Submariner) HMAS Cerberus Engineering Faculty 9 months 12 months Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Marine Technician (Surface and Submariner) HMAS Cerberus Engineering Faculty 18 weeks 24 months Certificate III TDM 30207 Marine Engine Driving Grade 2 TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SCHOOL INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING DURATION (ii) ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION (iii) NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIFICATION ARMY 3 Aircraft Life Support Fitter RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAF STT) 7 months 12 months Certificate III in Aviation Safety and Survival Equipment Aircraft Structural Fitter RAAF STT 20 months (vi) 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) Aircraft Technician RAAF STT 17 months (vi) 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) Avionics Technician RAAF STT 19 months (vi) 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) Carpenter Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) 14 months (iv) 12-36 months Certificate III in Carpentry Electrician ALTC 12 months (iv) (v) 24-36 months (iv) Certificate III Electro Technology Systems Electronics Technician ALTC 18-20 months 12 months 1. Certificate III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent 2. Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications or equivalent Fitter Armament ALTC 18 months 12 months Certificate III in Engineering Metalsmith (vii) ALTC Metalsmith Conversion Course Qualified entry Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication or equivalent in one of the following trade qualifications: Trade Certificate as Welder 1 st Class; Boilermaker Marker Off; Boilermaker Welder; and Certificate III Sheet Metal Worker Plumber ALTC 16 months (iv) (v) 24-36 months (iv) Certificate III in Plumbing Telecommunications Technician Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS) 18 months Nil Certificate III & IV in Telecommunications Engineering- awarded Technician Training Wing (TTW) on being classified Private (P) after IET course Technician Electrical ALTC 26 months 12 months 1. Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Air-conditioning 2. Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air-conditioning) 3. Certificate IV in Engineering Electrical/Electronics 4. Certificate IV in Engineering Vehicle Mechanic ALTC 18 months 12 months Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)

COURSE GUIDE TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SCHOOL INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING DURATION (viii) ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION (iii) NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIFICATION Air Force Aircraft Armament Technician RAAF STT 12 months 24 months Aircraft Armament Technician training is aligned to competencies from the Aeroskills and Public Safety Training Packages Aircraft Life Support Fitter RAAF STT 7 months 12 months Certificate III in Aviation Safety and Survival Equipment Aircraft Structural Technician RAAF STT 15 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) Aircraft Technician RAAF STT 11 months 24 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) Avionics RAAF STT 14 months 24 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) Carpenter Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) 14 months 12-18 months (ix) Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry) Communication Electronic Technician HMAS Cerberus Engineering Faculty 7-9 months 24 months Certificate III in Engineering Electrical/Electronics Trade Electrician ALTC 12 months 12-18 months 1. Certificate III in Electrical 2. Certificate in Engineering Plumber ALTC 16 months 12-18 months (viii) Certificate III in Plumbing and Gas Fitting Motor Mechanic ALTC 18 months 12 months minimum Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) COURSE GUIDE HMAS CERBERUS i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix Prior to starting your trade training, Navy recruits must first complete approximately 11 weeks of Military Training at the RAN Recruit Training School, HMAS CERBERUS, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Prior to starting your trade training, Army general entry recruits must first complete approximately 13 weeks of Military Training at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. On-the-job training durations are indicative only, and vary because of an individual s capacity to acquire the necessary skills and experience during this period of trade training. Army Carpenters, Electricians and Plumbers are also required to complete a 12 week Combat Engineering Course at the School of Military Engineering, NSW. The Electrician and Plumber trades have minimum time in trade durations to fulfil licence assessment requirements. Generally, you can expect around 4 years of school, on-the-job training and on-the-experience before becoming licensed. This course includes specific modules that focus on the maintenance of rotary wing aircraft (helicopters). Qualified entry only. Prior to starting your trade training, Air Force general entry recruits must first complete approximately 11 weeks of Military Training at No.1 Recruit Training Unit, RAAF Wagga, New South Wales. Air Force carpenters, electricians and plumbers are also required to complete a 7 week Airfield Engineering Basic Course at RAAF School of Fire and Security, Amberley, QLD. Information in this document is current at time of printing - January 2011. 4 Army Logistic Training Centre Defence Force School of Signals RAAF School of Technical Training

HMAS CERBERUS Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HMAS Cerberus is the largest Naval establishment in Australia. HMAS Cerberus is where the Australian Defence Force conducts Naval military training, initial technical employment training and specialised employment training. MELBOURNE FRANKSTON HMAS Cerberus is also home to the Royal Australian Navy Engineering Faculty and the Maritime Communications and Information Systems Wing, the second wing of the Defence Force School of Signals. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. The base is a 1.5 hour drive from the centre of Melbourne. CRIB POINTHMAS Cerberus HMAS Cerberus is located at Crib Point on Melbourne s Mornington Peninsula; approximately one and a half hours drive south east from Melbourne s CBD. The Tyabb train station is five minutes away and there is a daily bus service between HMAS Cerberus and Melbourne s Southern Cross Station. Mess Facilities Trainees at HMAS Cerberus have access to the modern Junior Sailors Mess which offers a wide selection of hot and cold food across the three main daily meals, all prepared by professional caterers. Meals are designed to meet most dietary requirements, including vegetarian and low-fat options.

Accommodation HMAS Cerberus trainees are housed in accommodation blocks, in twin shared rooms, with beds, study areas and storage. Each floor has its own shared ablution block and each block has a communal laundry for use by all trainees. On Base Amenities HMAS Cerberus has a wide range of facilities and amenities. Facilities include: Public phones Postal services Internet café Banking facilities, including an ATM A retail shopping centre provides snack food, soft drinks, coffee, dry cleaning and general store items Barber/hairdresser Recreation centre Anglican and Catholic Chapels, and a Boat ramp for launching privately owned boats. Sport & Extra Curricular Activities HMAS Cerberus has an extensive range of sporting and leisure facilities, which include: Indoor heated swimming pool Squash courts Basketball court Rock climbing wall Weight training room Aerobic exercise room Football playing fields Cricket field Hockey field Tennis court Outdoor running track Sailing vessels Fishing A wide variety of local seasonal sporting competitions, and a Wide range of special interest/hobby clubs. HMAS CERBERUS Army Logistic Training Centre Defence Force School of Signals RAAF School of Technical Training 6

Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) Latchford and Gaza Ridge Barracks, Victoria The Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) is located within Army Logistic Training Centre in northern Victoria. ASEME has training wings at both Bonegilla (Latchford Barracks) and North Bandiana (Gaza Ridge Barracks). to sydney WAGGA WAGGA CANBERRA ALBURY Melbourne Army Logistic Training Centre Army School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, Victoria Gaza Ridge Barracks, North Bandiana. The School is located 3.5 hours from Canberra and 3 hours from Melbourne. ASEME is approximately six hours drive south from Sydney and approximately three hours drive north from Melbourne via the Hume Highway. Both Latchford and Gaza Ridge Barracks are located close to Albury-Wodonga on the New South Wales/Victorian border. The Albury-Wodonga region has excellent transport connections for road, rail and air services, with flights, trains and bus travel available. ASEME lies alongside Lake Hume, Australia s largest inland lake, six times the size of Sydney Harbour. The Lake has a wide variety of water sports including water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, fishing and swimming during the warmer months. Mess Facilities The Other Ranks Messes at both Latchford Barracks and Gaza Ridge Barracks provide trainees with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both Messes provide a selection of dining areas where there is a wide selection of both hot and cold food; including vegetarian and low fat options. Chefs at the Messes cater for most dietary requirements and any special requirements can be arranged through the training staff.

Accommodation ASEME trainees are provided with comfortable, functional accommodation for the duration of their training. This includes a private room, complete with a bed and storage and study facilities. The individual rooms have an adjoining common recreation area and shared bathroom and laundry facilities. On Base Amenities There is a wide range of facilities available on the base for trainees to use. These include: Public phones Postal services Internet café Credit Union and ATM access Shopping, a canteen is located within the main complex that provides snack food, soft drinks, coffee, dry cleaning and general store items Barber/hairdresser Library Recreation centre Cinema, and a Chapel. Sport & Extra Curricular Activities The ADF strongly encourages sport and fitness, as it promotes personal and team development. Sporting facilities for trainees include: Indoor heated swimming pool Squash court Basketball court Rock climbing wall Weight training gym Aerobic exercise studio Football playing fields Cricket field Tennis court Running track Golf course at South Bandiana Sailing and water activities available on Lake Hume, and a Wide range of organised sporting competitions throughout the seasons to choose from. Army Logistic Training Centre Defence Force School of Signals 8 RAAF School of Technical Training

Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS) Simpson Barracks and HMAS Cerberus Simpson Barracks is home to the Main Faculty and the Technical Training Wing for the Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS). DFSS trains all of the Australian Defence Force s telecommunications technicians, for Navy, Army and Air Force. DFSS is located in Macleod, approximately 40 minutes north east from Melbourne s central business district. Simpson Barracks has easy access into central Melbourne as it is relatively close to the Greensborough train station and the Greensborough Shopping Centre is only five minutes away. airport Melbourne CBD Simpson Barracks Melbourne, Victoria. The School is located 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD. Mess Facilities DFSS trainees have access to the central Other Ranks Mess at Simpson Barracks, where there is a wide range of hot and cold foods for three main daily meals. Professional caterers are on hand to ensure that trainees have healthy and varied options, including catering for any special dietary requirements.

Accommodation As part of an extensive upgrade, DFSS will have modern, purpose built accommodation for all trainees from early 2010. The new accommodation will have private rooms and common recreation areas. On Base Amenities Simpson Barracks has an extensive range of facilities and amenities. Facilities include: Public phones Postal services Internet access Bank/ATM access Dry cleaning facilities Shopping, a canteen is located within the Other Ranks Mess complex that provides snack food, soft drinks, coffee, dry cleaning and general store items Barber/hairdresser Recreation centre, and a Chapel (services for all denominations are held at local places of worship close to the Barracks). Sport & Extra Curricular Activities Simpson Barracks offers sporting and recreation facilities which include: Outdoor swimming pool Basketball court Rock climbing wall Weight training gym Aerobic exercise studio Sport playing fields A wide variety of hobby and special interest clubs you can drop into, and a Wide range of seasonal sporting competitions in the region. Defence Force School of Signals RAAF School of Technical Training 10

RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAF STT) RAAF Base Wagga Wagga Wagga, NSW. The Base is a 5 hour drive from Sydney and approx 1.5 hours to Albury Wodonga. wagga waggaraaf Base Wagga albury to melbourne to sydney canberra The RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAF STT) is home to the Australian Defence Force s aviation initial employment training, as well as a wide range of Air Force specialist and promotional courses. RAAF STT sits 10 kilometres East of Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, on the Sturt Highway, at Forest Hill. RAAF STT is a three hour drive from the Nation s Capital, Canberra, and is nearly equal distance between Sydney and Melbourne, being a five or six hour drive from each State Capital. Wagga Wagga has excellent transport services, with both Qantas and Regional Express offering flights to Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne available most days. Commercial bus lines also run services between Wagga, Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Mess Facilities RAAF STT trainees have access to the modern Airmen s Mess, where three healthy buffet style meals are served daily. Professional caterers provide a wide selection of both hot and cold options and meet most dietary requirements.

Accommodation Trainees are accommodated in comfortable single rooms, which include a bed, a desk and ample built in storage. The accommodation block has communal laundry and bathroom facilities and is only a short walk from the Base s amenities. On Base Amenities RAAF Base Wagga has a wide range of amenities available on Base. These include: Public phones Postal services Internet café Bank and ATM Dry cleaning facilities Shopping (small general shop and coffee) Barber/hairdresser Recreation centre Chapel Welfare store that hires camping and sporting equipment, and a Cinema. Sport & Extra Curricular Activities RAAF STT has a range of seasonal sporting and extra curricular activities available. These sporting facilities include: An outdoor swimming pool A squash court A basketball court A rock climbing wall A recently renovated weight training gym An aerobic exercise studio Football playing fields A cricket pitch A hockey field A tennis court An artificially surfaced outdoor running track A nine hole golf course, and a Wide range of team and individual sports, both on the base and in nearby Wagga Wagga. 12 RAAF School of Technical Training

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