Education & Experience
Other Ranks (Technical)
For the General Entry Marine Technician Sailor Category, you must have successfully completed Year 10, with passes in English, Mathematics and Science.
Note: Consumer Maths, Maths in Society and similarly 'modified' maths are not suitable for this job. Yr 10 Trade and Business Maths is acceptable,
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 be eligible to sit an Alternative Education Equivalency (AEE) assessment to ascertain your ability at the required educational level for this trade.
Further information is available here.
Qualified, Other Ranks (Technical) (Reserve)
You must hold a minimum of Certificate level III in Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical Trade.
Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning section for further information.
Note: Qualified and Reserve Marine Technician applicants must have their qualifications endorsed by the Directorate of Naval Category Management. This assessment will ensure you possess appropriate qualifications and will identify any Navy specific competencies you are required to complete after the Recruit Course.
If found satisfactory through this assessment, your Case Manager will be advised that you satisfy the minimum entry standards and your application will be progressed. Your Case Manager will organise this process for you.
