Plumber - Australian Defence Force Recruiting

PLUMBERARMY TRADES & APPRENTICESHIPS.Why does the Army need hat makes the job worthwhile? How long is the Training?Plumbers?You’ll be involved in important projects that have worldwideimpact such as deploying to East Timor on peace-THE MEASURE OF A GREAT TRADE16 months plus 12-18CAREER.months on-the-job training.Plumbers play an important role in the Army providingwater, gas, stormwater and sewerage services in a wide keeping missions, while working in a team environmentvariety of applications. Not only do Plumbers work in ‘base’ with like-minded individuals. Currently there are Plumbers What Qualification will youenvironments, they’re also deployed to overseas countries in working in the Cape York Peninsula, Far North Queensland obtain?times of need such as humanitarian disasters.whilst others have been deployed on Operation Slipper to Nationally recognised Certificate III in Plumbing &work in Southern Afghanistan provinces helping with local Gasfitting.infrastructure.What will you be doing?Plumbers serve in the Royal Australian Engineer Corpsin both Construction Squadrons and Combat EngineerRegiments. As a Plumber, you’ll be responsible forperforming advanced drainage, sanitary, water supply, roofplumbing and intermediate gas and mechanical services.You’ll also perform plumbing and general building tasksassociated with the construction, repair and maintenanceof a variety of structures in wide ranging environments.Some of your other responsibilities may include assistancewith site preparation, planning for building tasks andassisting in the maintenance of workplace health andsafety. You’ll also find yourself liaising with projectpersonnel on matters relating to plumbing and constructionrequirements, assisting in the compilation of specifications,scope of works and cost estimates and deploy to the field toprovide plumbing and construction support during exercisesand operations.What training will you undergo?No previous experience is necessary, the Army will provideyou with all the training you need to perform your tradeand you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.On completion of your soldier training, you’ll undertake your16 month initial trade training plumber course at the ArmySchool of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Bonegillain Victoria. There you’ll be taught skills in drainage, sanitaryplumbing, gas fitting, roofing, mechanical services andwater supply – studies that will lead you to receiving arecognised trade license. This is followed by 12-18 monthsof on-the-job experience within an Engineer Corps unit anda 12 week Combat Engineer course at the School of MilitaryEngineering at Moorebank.What will you be paid?Soldier Training Pay: $28,000p.a. plus benefits.Apprenticeship Pay: $42,300p.a. plus benefits.Starting Pay After Training: $51,300p.a. plus benefits.What other benefits will youreceive?Along with fantastic pay throughout your career you’ll alsoreceive free healthcare, subsidised accommodation and18% super.What if you’re already qualified?If you already have recognised trade qualifications, you maybe able to enter the Army with no further trade trainingnecessary. Suitable trade qualifications include:− Certificate III in Plumbing;− Certificate in Plumbing and Gasfitting;− Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Plumbing andGasfitting;− Trade Certificate for Plumber and Gasfitting; or− Certificate of proficiency in Plumbing and Gasfitting.At the completion of your recruit training, you willundertake the Basic Combat Engineers Course of 12 weeksduration at the School of Military Engineering Moorebank,Sydney NSW.2