Year 11 Defence Work Experience

The following Defence Work Experience Programs are open to Year 11 students. Those who are interested should see Mr Ian Learoyd for further information.

• ARMY – Army Malaria Institute: This program will provide participants with an insight into a wide range of Defence Scientific related activities. The placement will run from 27^th to 29^th June in Enoggera. Applications close on 6^th June.
• ARMY – HQ 7^th Combat Brigade: This program will provide an introduction to the brigade and information on Army careers, enlistment and training procedures. The placement will run from 29^th to 31^st August in Enoggera.
• ARMY – HQ Army Aviation Training Centre: This program is for students wishing to pursue a career in Army Aviation. The placement will run from 17^th to 20^th October in Oakey.
• AIR FORCE – Mechanical Equipment Operations and Maintenance Section: This placement will provide students with exposure to many different workshop trades, general maintenance and trade assistant duties. The placement will run in Amberley for four days between May to November, dates are negotiable.
• AIR FORCE – Air Traffic Control: This placement will provide students with an insight into the duties of Joint Battlefield Airspace Controllers. The placement will run in Amberley for two days between 18^th April to 11 November, dates are negotiable.
• ARMY – HQ 9^th Force Support Battalion: This placement will include indoor and outdoor activities that provide participants with an insight into a range of Army activities. The placement will run from 15^th to 17^th August in Amberley.
• AIR FORCE – Fire Section: This placement would ideally suit students considering an Air Force career as a Fire Fighter. The placement will run from 26^th to 30^th September in Amberley.
• AIR FORCE – HQ 23 Squadron: This placement will include indoor and outdoor activities that provide participants with an insight into a range of Army activities including engineering, maintenance, logistics, air traffic control, fire and rescue and administration. The placement will run from 20^th to 22^nd June in Amberley.