AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCETRADE CAREERS

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCETRADE CAREERS

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.

A. G. HOUSTON AC, AFC

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL

CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE

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Training School Locations

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HMAS CERBERUSMornington Peninsula, Victoria

Defence force School of SignalsSimpson Barracks, Melbourne, Victoria

RAAf School of Technical TrainingRAAF Base Wagga, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

Army Logistic Training Centre– Army School of Electrical

& Mechanical Engineering Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla VictoriaGaza Ridge Barracks, North Bandiana, Victoria

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Course Guide

To identify which training establishment provides employment

training for each technical trade refer to page 3

HMAS CERBERUS Engineering faculty

HMAS CeRBeRUS, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

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

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TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOyMENT TRAINING SCHOOL

INITIAL EMPLOyMENTTRAINING DURATION (i)

ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION (iii)

NATIONALLy RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIfICATION

TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOyMENTTRAINING SCHOOL

INITIAL EMPLOyMENTTRAINING DURATION (ii)

ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION (iii)

NATIONALLy RECOGNISEDTRADE QUALIfICATION

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 equivalent2. 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 1st 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)

Technician Training Wing (TTW)

18 months Nil Certificate III & IV in Telecommunications engineering- awarded on being classified Private (P) after IeT course

Technician Electrical ALTC 26 months 12 months 1. Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Air-conditioning2. Certificate III in engineering Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration

and Air-conditioning)3. Certificate IV in engineering electrical/electronics4. Certificate IV in engineering

Vehicle Mechanic ALTC 18 months 12 months Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)

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

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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)

i 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.

ii 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.

iii 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.

iv Army Carpenters, electricians and Plumbers are also required to complete a 12 week Combat engineering Course at the School of Military engineering, NSW.

v 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.

vi This course includes specific modules that focus on the maintenance of rotary wing aircraft (helicopters).

vii Qualified entry only.

viii 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.

ix 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.

TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOyMENT TRAINING SCHOOL

INITIAL EMPLOyMENTTRAINING DURATION (viii)

ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION (iii)

NATIONALLy RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIfICATION

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.

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.

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.

HMAS CERBERUS Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

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HMAS CERBERUSMornington Peninsula, Victoria.The base is a 1.5 hour drive from the centre of Melbourne.

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AccommodationHMAS 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 AmenitiesHMAS 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 ActivitiesHMAS 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.

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).

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 facilitiesThe 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.

Army School of Electricaland Mechanical Engineering(ASEME) – Latchford and Gaza Ridge Barracks, Victoria

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Army Logistic Training Centre– Army School of Electrical& Mechanical Engineering Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, VictoriaGaza Ridge Barracks, North Bandiana.The School is located 3.5 hours from Canberra and 3 hours from Melbourne.

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AccommodationASeMe 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.

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.

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.

Defence force School of Signals (DfSS) – Simpson Barracks and HMAS CERBERUS

Simpson Barracks Melbourne, Victoria.The School is located 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

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AccommodationAs 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 AmenitiesSimpson 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 ActivitiesSimpson 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.

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 facilitiesRAAF 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.

RAAf School of Technical Training (RAAf STT) – RAAf Base Wagga

WAGGA WAGGARAAf Base WaggaWagga Wagga, NSW.The Base is a 5 hour drive from Sydney and approx 1.5 hours to Albury Wodonga.

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AccommodationTrainees 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 AmenitiesRAAF 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 ActivitiesRAAF 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.

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