Electrical Technician
The Job
As
an Electrical Technician you will be part of the Royal Australian
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers or RAEME. An Electrical Technician
is involved in a wide range of tasks and skills in maintaining
all types of electrical systems, including refridgeration, air-conditioning
and power distribution equipment.You will perform these duties
as part of a maintenance support team. However you will also get
the opportunity to learn to shoot the F88 Austeyr and participate
in sport and unit adventurous training.
The
Training
The first step to
becoming an Electrical Technician in the Army Reserve is to have
your existing trade qualifications assessed against Army's requirements.
If any gaps are identified you will be told what attitional training
you will need. This gap training is usually conducted in the first
18 months following enlistment. Once you are enlisted you will
undergo Common Recruit Training (CRT) at Kapooka in NSW, which
will qualify you in basic soldier skills. After completion of
CRT you will be granted your basic trade qualification, inline
with your current competancies, which will enable you to work
under supervision in your local unit. However you must still complete
any gap training identified earlier, plus a period of on-the-job
training before you can be deemed fully qualified. This training
is conducted at Bandiana in Victoria, usually in 2-week blocks
but this may vary depending on the complexity of the subject matter.
The Skills
RAEME
soldiers are known as 'Craftsman' and are responsible for maintaining
the Army's vast array of electrical, mechanical and electronic
equipment. As a "Crafty" you will gain and develop a
wide range of personal skills and experience that will be invaluable
to any career that you choose. More importantly, with this trade
experience under your belt, you will gain considerable confidence
and develop your teamwork skills. The Army is relying on you to
keep its electrical equipment serviceable and ready to go!.