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HMAS Watson

Service Navy
Area Watsons Bay, New South Wales
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: HMAS Watson
Location of Placement: HMAS Watson
Cliff St
WATSONS BAY NSW 2030
Placement Reference Number: WATSON2012
Dates of Placements: 26-29 March 2012
07-10 May 2012
28-31 May 2012
02-05 July 2012
27-30 August 2012
24-27 September 2012
29 October - 01 November 2012
26-29 November 2012
Type of Placements: Hospitality and Catering in Wardroom Galley
Duration of Placement: 4 days, Mon - Thurs
Placement Limits: 2 students per placement
Overview of Placement: Students will be exposed to Catering activities within HMAS Watson. Tasks will include preparation including Meat, Vegetables, Salads and Desserts. Students will also be given and overview of the front of house operations including Dining Facilities and Bar Services. Students will also be given an insight into the Medical, Physical Training and other Command Element functions. Commencing at 8.00am and finishing at 3.00pm each day, students will have a unique opportunity to work alongside Defence personnel. Students will also have the opportunity to visit Navy ships alongside Garden Island and the Navy Heritage Centre.
Special Conditions of Placement: This placement is centered on the catering and hospitality field within Defence. Students must wear appropriate footwear for a commercial kitchen (kitchen boots) and bring $6 each day for lunch.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Mia Richter
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: (02) 9393 2949
Email: NNSW.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: Level 22 Defence Plaza
270 Pitt Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Fax: (02) 9393 3538

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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