Employment Training
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
Trainees complete a 9 week course of Air Force Movements procedures which is conducted in two phases. Phase one requires trainees to gain various vehicle driving licences including 4 wheel drive (towing and reversing with a trailer), truck intermediate, bus medium and forklift training. Phase one is conducted at the RAAF School of Administration and Logistics Training, located at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW.
Phase 2 provides trainees with the basic air movements functionality including dangerous goods packaging/acceptance and an introduction into explosive ordnance handling. Phase two is conducted at the Air Movement Training and Development Unit located at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
Post-graduate Training
As movements personnel progress through their career they will be required to do certain post graduate courses. The Air Movements Intermediate course is undertaken at the senior LAC rank level and the Movements Advanced course is undertaken at the SNCO level.
Other Ranks (Non Technical) (Reserve)
Following Recruit training trainees complete the Movements Initial Employment Training Course. However, the scheduling of courses and the availability of the individual may allow initial training and basic trade training to be undertaken and completed out of sequence.
Depending on a Reservist's availability and course vacancies, the Movements Initial Course may be undertaken full-time. Trainees complete a 9 week course of Air Force Movements procedures which is conducted in two phases. Phase one requires trainees to gain various vehicle driving licences including 4 wheel drive (towing and reversing with a trailer), truck intermediate, bus medium and forklift training. Phase one is conducted at the RAAF School of Administration and Logistics Training, located at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW.Phase 2 provides trainees with the basic air movements functionality including dangerous goods packaging/acceptance and an introduction into explosive ordnance handling. Phase two is conducted at the Air Movement Training and Development Unit located at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
Personnel are required to live-in during the training period. Weekend leave is available during the course but no other leave is allowed except for compassionate reasons. Reserve personnel wishing to undertake full-time training may be provided a short-term contract on Full Time Duty under Air Force Act 4J(3) to attend the course. Most reservists, however, complete their initial employment training in part-time mode.
Reserve Squadron Training Flight staff will arrange for the reservist trainee to be provided with a mentor and an appropriate workplace environment for practical experience. Training staff will monitor the trainee's progress and provide the necessary assistance to ensure that the reservist graduates. Actual time taken to complete the course will depend on the availability of the trainee and the individual training program as determined by the Reserve Training Officer at each squadron. However, as a guide the Movements Initial Course would be completed in part-mode within 60 - 70 reserve training days.
Post-graduate Training
As movements personnel progress through their career they will be required to do certain post graduate courses. The Air Movements Intermediate course is undertaken at the senior LAC rank level and the Movements Advanced course is undertaken at the SNCO level.
