1
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Outline training process for an electronics engineer in the Navy
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- NEOC, HMAS Creswell, 20 weeks
- One Month Refresher Math Course
- Commence Study at ADFA 4 year degree (YOFT 6 weeks)
- EOAC (Engineer Application Course) 18 weeks
2
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What does 20 week NEOC consist of
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- Classroom lessons: Officer development, oral and written communications, naval message writing, management and leadership, defence studies and navy history
- In the field training: drill and ceremonial, physical training, officer of the day duties, a swim test, first aid, small arms training (F88 Steyr) and adventure training
- Upon graduation at NEOC you will be entitled to a cert iv in frontline management
3
Q
What are the core duties of an electronics engineer
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- Leading and looking after the Weapons
Electrical Engineering team - Monitoring system performance and failure
- Developing and evaluating proposed repair solutions
- Supervising and evaluating equipment trials
- Resource management
- Assigning and scheduling personnel
- Finances relevant to your role
4
Q
What is IMPS for Eectronics engineer
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- 9 Years
5
Q
What is Career Stream for Electronics Engineer
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- NEOC, HMAS Creswell, 20 weeks
- Commence Study at ADFA 4 year degree (YOFT 6 weeks)
- EOAC 18 weeks
- posted to ship as Assistant WEEO (Weapons electrical engineer officer) for 9-12 months
- Weapons Electrical Certificate of Competency (WECC) examination board - Achievement of the WECC qualifies the individual to be a Deputy WEEO
- Ashore time, 2-3 years
- Deputy WEEO 2 years - achieve Weapons Engineering Charge Qualification (WECQ)
- 2- 3 years ashore - promotion to Lieutenant Commander –> run a Weapons Engineering department in a major warship.
6
Q
What boats would i most likely work on as an Electronics Engineer
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- Destroyer, Guided Missile (HMAS Sydney, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane)
- Amphibous Assault Ship, (HMAS Adelaid, HMAS Canberra)
7
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Where is NEOC Conducted
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HMAS Creswell, jervis Bay
8
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Where is EOAC Conducted
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HMAS Cerberus, Cribbs Point Victoria
