Initial Employment Training (IET):

Training comprises three modules of 15 days each and one All Corps Soldier Training Module of 12 days duration:

Mod (1): This module can be conducted in RAE Units with training run either continuously or non-continuously. Module 1 comprises of the following Combat Engineer Skills:

• RAE Corps history, organisation, roles and tasks;
• Operation and maintenance of a range of hand and power tools;
• Carry out construction tasks using expedient methods and materials;
• Assist in the construction of obstacles;
• Assist in the construction of basic field defences;
• Understand construction plant equipment, capabilities and safety;
• Assist in the setup, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment, pumps and water testing equipment; and
• Operate small powered watercraft and construct improvised watercraft applicable to RAE.

Mod (2): This module is conducted at the School of Military Engineering in Moorebank, Sydney, NSW. Module 2 comprises the following Combat Engineer Skills:

• Carry out mine laying and clearance tasks;
• Undertake battlefield area clearances;
• Use a range of explosives and accessories to carry out demolition tasks;
• Assemble, maintain and strip a section level dry gap military bridging; and
• Conduct Engineer search tasks.

Mod (3): This Module is conducted at the School of Military Engineering in Moorebank, Sydney, NSW. Module 3 comprises of the following Combat Engineer Skills:

• Fell, cut and trim selected trees;
• Operate a Mobile Dimensional Saw to mill timber as specified;
• Operate Powder Actuated Tools;
• Set up, operate and maintain larger capacity water supply equipment including a Reverse Osmosis machine;
• Set, operate and maintain watercraft designed to support RAE wet gap crossing operations; and
• Set up, construct, operate and maintain large scale military bridges and rafts.

Mod (4): This Module conducted at the School of Military Engineering in Moorebank, Sydney, NSW. Module 4 comprises of the All Corps Soldier Training Skills:

• Employ defensive measures as a member of a section in defence;
• Act as a member of a Section on patrol;
• Employ individual NBCD protective measures;
• Identify and indicate targets using fire control orders;
• Navigate across country by day and night using a range of navigational aids;
• Operate selected night vision equipment;
• Operate selected service weapons in a simulated and on live fire ranges; and
• Comply with the conventions of armed conflict.

CR/MR2 GS Drivers Course:

Duration: 23 days.

The aim of the course is to train non-RACT soldiers in the skills required to operate light and medium rigid GS, military B vehicles, with a ½ tonne trailer, on public thoroughfares and over difficult terrain by day or night.

Applicants do not require a civilian licence to undertake Defence driver training. However, if the applicant is currently under a suspension or has their civilian licence cancelled, the applicant is not eligible to undertake driver training until that suspension or cancellation has expired.

Initial Employment Training (IET):

Training comprises three modules of 15 days each and one All Corps Soldier Training Module of 12 days duration:

Mod (1): This module can be conducted in RAE Units with training run either continuously or non-continuously. Module 1 comprises of the following Combat Engineer Skills:

• RAE Corps history, organisation, roles and tasks;
• Operation and maintenance of a range of hand and power tools;
• Carry out construction tasks using expedient methods and materials;
• Assist in the construction of obstacles;
• Assist in the construction of basic field defences;
• Understand construction plant equipment, capabilities and safety;
• Assist in the setup, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment, pumps and water testing equipment; and
• Operate small powered watercraft and construct improvised watercraft applicable to RAE.

Mod (2): This module is conducted at the School of Military Engineering in Moorebank, Sydney, NSW. Module 2 comprises the following Combat Engineer Skills:

• Carry out mine laying and clearance tasks;
• Undertake battlefield area clearances;
• Use a range of explosives and accessories to carry out demolition tasks;
• Assemble, maintain and strip a section level dry gap military bridging; and
• Conduct Engineer search tasks.

Mod (3): This Module is conducted at the School of Military Engineering in Moorebank, Sydney, NSW. Module 3 comprises of the following Combat Engineer Skills:

• Fell, cut and trim selected trees;
• Operate a Mobile Dimensional Saw to mill timber as specified;
• Operate Powder Actuated Tools;
• Set up, operate and maintain larger capacity water supply equipment including a Reverse Osmosis machine;
• Set, operate and maintain watercraft designed to support RAE wet gap crossing operations; and
• Set up, construct, operate and maintain large scale military bridges and rafts.

Mod (4): This Module conducted at the School of Military Engineering in Moorebank, Sydney, NSW. Module 4 comprises of the All Corps Soldier Training Skills:

• Employ defensive measures as a member of a section in defence;
• Act as a member of a Section on patrol;
• Employ individual NBCD protective measures;
• Identify and indicate targets using fire control orders;
• Navigate across country by day and night using a range of navigational aids;
• Operate selected night vision equipment;
• Operate selected service weapons in a simulated and on live fire ranges; and
• Comply with the conventions of armed conflict.

CR/MR2 GS Drivers Course:

Duration: 23 days.

The aim of the course is to train non-RACT soldiers in the skills required to operate light and medium rigid GS, military B vehicles, with a ½ tonne trailer, on public thoroughfares and over difficult terrain by day or night.

Applicants do not require a civilian licence to undertake Defence driver training. However, if the applicant is currently under a suspension or has their civilian licence cancelled, the applicant is not eligible to undertake driver training until that suspension or cancellation has expired.

ADF Firefighter Basic Course: (mandatory for all)

Duration: 15 weeks full-time, conducted at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.