MTSM Flashcards
What equipment will you use
Collins Class
Guided missile submarine, diesel electric
Job role
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
Extra requirements from submariners
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.
What’s learnt at recruit school
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
Pay grade of recruit school
1300 fortnightly
34000 yearly
Employment training salary and after 12 months of training
1500 fortnightly
39000 yearly
1700 fortnightly
44300 yearly
On completion of employment training and submarine qualification
2300 fortnightly
60000 yearly
Submarine service allowance
710 fortnight
18500 yearly
Service allowance after training
500 fortnightly
13000 yearly
Employment training is done where
HMAS Sterling, Garden Island, WA for the 3 day Submarine Selection Course before
HMAS Cerberus
How long is category training (mt)
26 weeks
Initial Collins Class Course goes for how long
5 weeks
What do you learn at initial Collins class course
Introduces you to the construction, systems and interrelationships that make up a submarine
Submarine firefighting and escape
What do you learn about at Marine Technician Submariner training
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
How long is Marine Technician Submariner Training
6 month
Where’s the employment location
HMAS Sterling, WA
Garden Island
Submarine base
What’s the submarine Sea qualification task book
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
Why do I want this role and this service
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
What’re the main function roles you are applying for? How is the combat role related to this
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.
Positives of job
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
Negatives of job
Homesickness Posted to a place or at a time you don't want to go Claustrophobia Pressure Personality clashes Isolation Boredom
