Electronics Engineer Role

Question 1

Outline training process for an electronics engineer in the Navy

Answer 1

• NEOC, HMAS Creswell, 20 weeks
• One Month Refresher Math Course
• Commence Study at ADFA 4 year degree (YOFT 6 weeks)
• EOAC (Engineer Application Course) 18 weeks

Question 2

What does 20 week NEOC consist of

Answer 2

• Classroom lessons: Officer development, oral and written communications, naval message writing, management and leadership, defence studies and navy history
• In the field training: drill and ceremonial, physical training, officer of the day duties, a swim test, first aid, small arms training (F88 Steyr) and adventure training
• Upon graduation at NEOC you will be entitled to a cert iv in frontline management

Question 3

What are the core duties of an electronics engineer

Answer 3

• Leading and looking after the Weapons
  Electrical Engineering team
• Monitoring system performance and failure
• Developing and evaluating proposed repair solutions
• Supervising and evaluating equipment trials
• Resource management
• Assigning and scheduling personnel
• Finances relevant to your role

Question 4

What is IMPS for Eectronics engineer

Answer 4

• 9 Years

Question 5

What is Career Stream for Electronics Engineer

Answer 5

1. NEOC, HMAS Creswell, 20 weeks
2. Commence Study at ADFA 4 year degree (YOFT 6 weeks)
3. EOAC 18 weeks
4. posted to ship as Assistant WEEO (Weapons electrical engineer officer) for 9-12 months
5. Weapons Electrical Certificate of Competency (WECC) examination board - Achievement of the WECC qualifies the individual to be a Deputy WEEO
6. Ashore time, 2-3 years
7. Deputy WEEO 2 years - achieve Weapons Engineering Charge Qualification (WECQ)
8. 2- 3 years ashore - promotion to Lieutenant Commander –> run a Weapons Engineering department in a major warship.

Question 6

What boats would i most likely work on as an Electronics Engineer

Answer 6

• Destroyer, Guided Missile (HMAS Sydney, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane)
• Amphibous Assault Ship, (HMAS Adelaid, HMAS Canberra)

Question 7

Where is NEOC Conducted

Answer 7

HMAS Creswell, jervis Bay

Question 8

Where is EOAC Conducted

Answer 8

HMAS Cerberus, Cribbs Point Victoria