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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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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 A
ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION B
NATIONALLy RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIfICATION
Aviation Technician – Aircraft RAAF School of Technical Training
(RAAF STT)
15 months 24 – 26 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
Aircraft Life Support Fitter RAAF School of Technical Training
(RAAF STT)
5.5 months 12 months Certificate III in Aviation Safety and Survival equipment
Aircraft Structural Fitter RAAF STT 16 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
Aircraft Technician RAAF STT 15 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Avionics Technician RAAF STT 15 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Carpenter Army Logistic Training Centre
(ALTC)
14 months 12 – 18 months + 3 month
Combat engineer Course
Certificate III in General Construction
(Carpentry)
electrician ALTC 12 months 12 – 18 months + 3 month
Combat engineer Course
1. Certificate III in electrical and a
2. Certificate in engineering
electronics Technician ALTC 21 months 12 months Certificate IV in electro-Technology Communications
Fitter Armament ALTC 12 months 12 months Certificate III in engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent
Plumber ALTC 16 months 12 – 18 months + 3 month
Combat engineer Course
Certificate III in Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Technician electrical ALTC 26 months 12 months 1. Certificate III in engineering (Mechanical – Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning) or equivalent and
2. Certificate III in engineering electrical Trades or equivalent
3. Certificate II in Auto Airconditioning
Telecommunications Technician Defence Force School of Signals
(DFSS)
17 months n/a Certificate IV in Telecommunications Technician
Vehicle Mechanic ALTC 18 months 12 months Certificate III in Automotive
(Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)
Aircraft Armament Technician RAAF School of Technical Training
(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 5.5 months 12 months Certificate III in Aviation Safety and Survival equipment
Aircraft Structural Fitter 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 Technician RAAF STT 14 months 24 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Carpenter Army Logistic Training Centre
(ALTC)
14 months 12 – 18 months + 6 week Airfield engineering Course at RAAF School of Fire and Security (RAAFSFS), RAAF Base Amberley
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
Motor Mechanic* ALTC 18 months 24 months Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle Road
Transport) *Prerequisite: Certificate III in Automotive –
(Mechanical Light Vehicle)
Plumber ALTC 16 months 12 – 18 months + 6 week Airfield engineering Course at RAAFSFS, RAAF Base Amberley
Certificate III in Plumbing and Gas Fitting
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TECHNICAL TRADES INITIAL EMPLOyMENT TRAINING SCHOOL
INITIAL EMPLOyMENTTRAINING DURATION A
ON THE JOB TRAINING DURATION B
NATIONALLy RECOGNISED TRADE QUALIfICATION
Note: Prior to starting employment Training, Navy Sailor recruits must first complete 11 weeks Military Training at Recruit School at HMAS CeRBeRUS, Victoria.
Army General entry recruits must first complete 11 weeks and 3 days Military Training, at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.
Air Force Airmen/women recruits must first complete 10 weeks and 2 days Military Training, at 1 Recruit Training Unit, RAAF Base Wagga, New South Wales
A Course lengths are approximate only.
B Trainees will be posted to ADF establishments to undertake their on the job training. On the job training is not undertaken at Initial employment Training locations. The duration of each individual’s on the job training is
dependent on the ability of the individual to complete Competency Task Journals and may differ from the stated time period.
Information in this document is current at time of printing – November 2009.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.Simpson Barracks Melbourne, Victoria.The School is located 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD.
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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
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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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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