Blamey Barracks - ARTC

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Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC)

Service Army
Area Wagga Wagga (Kapooka)
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC)
Location of Placement: Blamey Barracks
Kapooka NSW 2661
Placement Reference Number: ARTC 22/07/11 - 23/09/11
Dates of Placements: 22 Jul 2011 - Closed
29 Jul 2011 - Closed
5 Aug 2011 - Closed
12 Aug 2011 - Closed
19 Aug 2011 - Closed
26 Aug 2011 - Closed
2 Sept 2011 - Closed
9 Sept 2011 - Closed
16 Sept 2011 - Closed
23 Sept 2011 - Closed
Type of Placements: Presentation & hands-on military activities.
Duration of Placement: 1 day
Placement Limits: Maximum 24 students per placement
Overview of Placement: Work Experience at 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Kapooka is an active day full of samples of the experience of life as an Army Recruit.
The work experience day (9am - 4pm) provides an overview of Defence avenues of enlistment, trades, conditions of service and recruit training. This is followed by a series of supervised structured hands-on activities designed to familiarise students with basic military skills, discipline, courage and teamwork with a view to providing students with the information required to make an informed decision regarding the Australian Defence Force, as a realistic career choice. Nil cost - lunch provided.
Special Conditions of Placement: Nominees for Work Experience at Kapooka must ensure that all documentation is submitted to Defence at least three weeks in advance of the nominated date. This is because staff must complete Occupation Health and Safety checks with the next of kin for each nominee. Phone calls are conducted during working hours, weekends and early evening. If the next of kin is unable to be contacted the nominee will not be able to participate in the work experience at Kapooka.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Name: Mr David Atkins
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: (02) 6266 3794
Email: SNSW.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: Campbell Park Offices
CP1-5-003
Northcott Drive
CAMPBELL ACT 2600
Fax: (02) 6266 4015

Applications for work experience with Defence can only be made using the Defence Work Experience Application Form. This form must be submitted to your school work experience coordinator for submission to Defence. Confirmation of your application will be provided to your school work experience coordinator.

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