TAFE NSW
3-6 months
Prepare for Australian Defence Force entry with practical science training. This course teaches laboratory safety, experiments in matter, electricity, chemistry, and workplace health—essential skills for defence force recruits and future vocational careers.
You must have evidence of previous experience or study before enrolling. A teacher will contact you to ensure this is the right course and may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile for appropriate placement and support. Recommended entry: desire to pursue further study or vocational training, interest in joining the Australian Defence Force, and need for formal science study skills at Year 10 equivalent level. Some campuses may have additional entry requirements.
The course covers four core units: Work safely in a science learning environment (NAT11041005), Conduct basic experiments into matter and electricity (NAT11041006), Conduct basic experiments into scientific aspects of workplace health (NAT11041008), and Conduct basic experiments into aspects of introductory chemistry (NAT11041007). All units are industry-agreed essential competencies for defence force preparation.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognized Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive campus locations across New South Wales. The institution provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, counselling, and career pathways guidance. TAFE NSW recognizes prior learning and offers flexible study options tailored to community needs.
Graduates progress to entry-level roles in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Reserves) or Australian Defence Force recruit positions. The course also provides credit toward a Certificate II in Further Study Skills and creates a strong pathway for further vocational training and study beyond Year 10.
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