MTSM Flashcards

1
Q

What equipment will you use

A

Collins Class

Guided missile submarine, diesel electric

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2
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Job role

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Keep submarine operational, mechanic/plumber/electrician

Job role of standard MT:
Main propulsion machinery- gas turbines and or diesels |associated and monitoring systems
Electrical power generation and distribution: high, domestic, low voltage and milli volt control systems
Aircon
Refrigeration
Ventilation
Davits
Liquid and cargo handling systems
Hull structures and fittings
Ships boats
Basic fault finding and diagnostics on attend

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3
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Extra requirements from submariners

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Fitness test
Additional psychological and aptitude testing

The ability to work in close proximity with others w/ little privacy
Longs hours (7 on and off)
Physical and emotional pressures not found on ship - claustrophobia, privacy, extra danger, less social.

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4
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What’s learnt at recruit school

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First aid 
Still marching 
Physical training 
drugs and alcohol education 
Steyr Rifle Training 
Survival at sea 
Ohs 
Maintenance of service kit 
Basic seamanship 
Team work exercises
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5
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Pay grade of recruit school

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1300 fortnightly

34000 yearly

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6
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Employment training salary and after 12 months of training

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1500 fortnightly
39000 yearly

1700 fortnightly
44300 yearly

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7
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On completion of employment training and submarine qualification

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2300 fortnightly

60000 yearly

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8
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Submarine service allowance

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710 fortnight

18500 yearly

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9
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Service allowance after training

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500 fortnightly

13000 yearly

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10
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Employment training is done where

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HMAS Sterling, Garden Island, WA for the 3 day Submarine Selection Course before

HMAS Cerberus

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11
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How long is category training (mt)

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26 weeks

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12
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Initial Collins Class Course goes for how long

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5 weeks

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13
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What do you learn at initial Collins class course

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Introduces you to the construction, systems and interrelationships that make up a submarine

Submarine firefighting and escape

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14
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What do you learn about at Marine Technician Submariner training

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Diesel and power generation systems
Power conversion and distribution specific to submarines
Weapons and hydraulics and discharge systems
Internal and external hydraulic systems

Salt water and fresh water cooling systems 
High and low pressure air systems 
Escape systems 
Ballast systems 
Weight compensation and buoyancy systems 
Portable water systems 
Induction and exhaust systems 
Garbage and sewage systems
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15
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How long is Marine Technician Submariner Training

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6 month

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16
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Where’s the employment location

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HMAS Sterling, WA
Garden Island
Submarine base

17
Q

What’s the submarine Sea qualification task book

A

Posted to an available training billet onboard a submarine where they undertake the submarine sea qualification task book. The task book is used to consolidate the knowledge they have learnt and prove they have what it takes to earn their Dolphins

18
Q

Why do I want this role and this service

A

I want to know how things work
Challenging social norms, a tradie jobs primarily seen for men but I want a hands on job too with hands on training
I want to know how things work
I want to be a part of something not a lot of people get to do with submarines
It’s cool

I’ve always like water, grew up by the coast and river

19
Q

What’re the main function roles you are applying for? How is the combat role related to this

A

Make sure the subs are operational in order to complete whatever the mission is
And repairing equipment as quickly and effectively as possible in order to get to safety, until safety comes.

20
Q

Positives of job

A
Travel
Good pay 
Job security 
Cool job something not many people in the world get to experience 
Find out how things work 
Strong work relationships
21
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Negatives of job

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Homesickness
Posted to a place or at a time you don't want to go 
Claustrophobia 
Pressure 
Personality clashes 
Isolation 
Boredom