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Defence Forces — General Entry / Tradesman
VCE or VCE VM
Army / Navy / Airforce personnel and tradespersons undertake a wide range of tasks for the Australian Defence Force, including the construction, maintenance and repair of Defence Force equipment in Australia and overseas.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Any Science subject
- Free Choice Subject / Certificate 3 VET Course
- Religion and Society
Year 12
- English
- Physical Education
- Any Science subject
- Certificate 3 VET Course
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Not applicable for this career.
VET options
- Certificate 3 in Fitness
- Certificate 3 in Sport and Recreation
- Any other VET Course of interest
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
University study not the typical pathway.
Alternative pathways into university
- ADF training pathways via defencejobs.gov.au
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.
Defence PersonnelAir Surveillance OperatorNavy Observer