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3rd Combat Service Support Battalion - 102 Filed Workshop
Service Army
Area Townsville
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion (3CSSB)
102 Field Workshop
Location of Placement: Lavarack Barracks
University Road
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4813
Placement Reference Number: 3CSSB-102FWC
Dates of Placements: Dates by negotiation (4 weeks notice is required)
Type of Placements: Learner/Observer Work Experience - Trades
Duration of Placement: 5 days
Placement Limits: 1 student per placement
Overview of Placement: 3CSSB provides combat service support to the 3rd Brigade and 102 Field Workshop is a sub-unit of the Battalion.

102 Fd Wksp Coy provides materiel maintenance to the 3rd Brigade, and as such is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all vehicles, weapon systems, power generation systems, radio communications systems, electronic sighting and target acquisition systems, medical and dental equipment, as well as the provision of vehicle recovery support.

Work experience opportunities are available in 102 Field Workshop, for students with a demonstrated interest in workshop trades within Defence and would suit students currently involved in Certificate level study in trades-based subjects.

Students should indicate their area of interest on the application form.

Females are encouraged to apply.

Work hours are approx 7.30am to 4.00pm each day.
Special Conditions of Placement: Applicants will need to be physically fit as they may be required to participate in unit PT (Physical Training) sessions on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Appropriate training shoes must be worn for PT (no skate shoes, volleys etc).

Students will need to wear steel-capped boots and clothing suitable to a workshop environment.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Joanne Heenan
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: (07) 4411 8477
Email: QLD.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: Building 403
Lavarack Barracks
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4813
Fax: (07) 4411 7967

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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