MT Flashcards

1
Q

How long is recruit school

A

11 weeks

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2
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Where is recruit school

A

HMAS Cerberus
Crib Point
70km from Melbourne
Victoria

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3
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Machinery and associated systems you’ll take care of with role

A

Main propulsion system - gas turbines andor diesels | controlling and monitoring systems

Electrical power generation - high, low and domestic voltage and milli volt control systems

Refrigeration
Ventilation
Air con
Davits

Liquid and cargo handling

Ships motor boats

Basic fault finding an diagnostics on above systems and control circuits an power supplies

Manufacture/supply/install components to systems as part of a Flert Support Unit work team

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4
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Physical requirements

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20 sit-ups
6 push-ups
6.1 beep test

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5
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Navy swim test?

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3m safety jump from tower in overalls
10m underwater swim
50 swim using 3 safety strokes
Treat/float water for 15 minutes

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6
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Initial minimum period of service

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4 years

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7
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Personal attributes

A
Well developed hand skills 
Hand eye coordination 
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills for repairs 
Appreciation of safety requirements 
Attention to detail 
Works well under pressure 
Comfortable working in confined spaces 
Resourceful 
Common sense
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8
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What do you learn at recruit school

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Team work exercises 
Uniform wearing and maintenance 
Drill marching and discipline 
First aid 
Survival at sea 
Basic ship maintence and corrosion control 

Operation of service firearm: f88 austeyn

Sea and ship combat survivability

Physical training and fitness

Basic seamanship

Ceremonial
Equity and diversity
Drugs and alcohol education

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9
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How long is employment training

A

26 weeks

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10
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What do you learn at employment training

A

Cert 2 engineering mechanical

Steering gear systems 
Stabiliser systems 
Electrical switchboards 
Ships diesel generators 
Sewage treatment plants 
Air conditioning systems 
Ship motor boards 
Air compressors 
Desalination plants 
Refrigeration systems 
Pumping systems
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11
Q

Where’s employment training

A

HMAS Cerberus

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12
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All sailors will do the following

A
Firefighting of all fires
First aid 
Duty watch (one in three) 
Communal duties (work and living areas) 
Replenishment at sea 
Ship husbandry (surfaces, fittings, equipment) 
Physical fitness|tested annually
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13
Q

Recruit training pay

A

34000 a year

1320 fortnight

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14
Q

Employment training pay

A

1500 fortnight

39000 yearly

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15
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Salary post employment training

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49000 yearly

1800 fortnight

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16
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Service allowance post training

A

490 fortnightly

12700 yearly

17
Q

What’s the job role

A

Plumber/mechanic/electrician

Making sure the ships operation, performing maintenance, both routine and breakdown.

18
Q

What are the different trades you can specialise in

A
Diesel 
Refrigeration
Air Conditioning
Fabrication 
Electrical
19
Q

Every sailor is assigned a branch in the Navy referred to as a group. What is yours

A

MT

20
Q

Where will you be posted

A

Anywhere I need to be in Australia

HMAS Cairns, Coonawarra, Creswell,

21
Q

What type of equipment will you be using

A

Steyr rifle

Amphibious assault ship 
Guided missile figure 
Patrol boat 
Mine hunter 
Landing ships
surveying ships 
Support ship
22
Q

Why do I want to serve in this role and service

A

I want to know how these things work
I’d like to pursue a hands on career and prefer this kind of training

I like the water, grew up close to the water.

23
Q

Positives of job

A
Strong relationship 
Constantly meeting new people 
Travel
Good pay and job security 
Challenge myself 
Do something hands on
24
Q

Negatives of job

A

Personality clashes
Homesickness
Claustrophobia
Posted where and when you don’t want to go

25
Q

Main function of your job role and how is the combat role related to this

A

Making sure ship is operational for whatever mission is at the time
If there are repairs, to fix them completely, or until we can get to safety or in extreme cases get safety to us