Unqualified Entry

It is essential that the applicant has completed Year 10 with passes in English, Mathematics and Science,

or

If you do not satisfy the education requirements for this trade or do not possess evidence of your educational attainment there is an alternative pathway available to you.

You may sit an Alternative Education Equivalency (AEE) Assessment to ascertain your ability at the required educational level for this trade.

Further information about this scheme is available  here.

Direct Entry (Fully Qualified)

Fully qualified entrants need to provide evidence (certified documentation) that they have either:

• Completed a motor mechanic apprenticeship/traineeship in alignment with the Automotive Training Australia (ATA) Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical-Heavy Vehicle Road Transport);

  or

• Evidence of qualifications and experience to allow the Technical Trade Sponsor to apply RPL/RCC (*) for statements of attainment held. Identified deficiencies in competencies held will require the applicant to undertake additional training at the appropriate Defence training establishment.

Partially qualified entrants need to provide formal documentation proving that they have 80% of the competencies for this trade.

Most successful applicants who fall into this category are those that have completed Cert III training in Automotive – (Mechanical Light Vehicle). Additional trade training to achieve full (Heavy Vehicle) trade competence will be provided at ALTC following a formal RPL/RCC process.

* Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Current Competencies (RPL/RCC) is the process whereby applicants are assessed for the purpose of granting credit for previously gained skills and/or knowledge relevant to the competency/learning outcome. RPL/RCC assessments may be performed during the induction process and any credits awarded will be documented as a condition of enlistment. In some instances, an individual beginning Initial Employment Training (IET) may undergo ‘challenge testing’ in his/her field at the relevant Defence training facility and be awarded credits for tested competencies with successful outcomes. Any credits granted effectively reduces the time that an individual may spend at the training facility. Applicants are to note that although certain civilian competencies may appear to be suitably transferable, the unique nature of the Defence environment may dictate that additional training is required in that area to satisfy Service needs and exigencies.

Applicants applying for qualified entry (including provisional entry) must provide original trade certificates, units of competency results and a current resume to their Careers Counsellor. These documents will then be forwarded to the Recruiting Liaison Officer (RLO-1) at Directorate of Personnel Capability Management-Air Force for review by the Air Force job sponsor to establish eligibility for qualified enlistment.