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I have considered working in the defence force for a long time and at first wanted to be a soldier or at least try out the gap year program to see how I liked it. I later decided that it would be better for me to continue my academics and pursue a course at university. The course that I am interested in is Aerospace Engineering which has pointed me back towards the defence force in hopes that I may gain work there as an officer/engineer after university. I have applied to go to Adelaide University but I have also considered ... Read full story »

It happens all the time. I ask questions and hope for the answer,but is it a correct answer. How do I find out the answer to so many things about this world, that we keep learning more about, which is what I want to do. As I grow up it would be great to study but what area do I decide to learn about as I would have to concentrate on a chosen path or do I?Its hard to get science on the menu at school and time is going by and my thirst is still with me. Read full story »

In year 10 for work education, as according to the educational demands, students where required to do 5 days of work experience. I chose to do mine at the local hospital along with a friend of mine. I quite enjoyed the experience and thought i did an excellent job getting to know the patients, snipping flowers for them, wiping down beds, making beds, and etc. As it was required my supervising nurse had to fill out a report on how well i did, and they had to give me a grade (A = outstanding, B,C,D,E= unsatisfactory). To my horror, and ... Read full story »

OK I have history within the mechanical trades fields ranging from Toolmaking to Fitting and Welding. During one of my last jobs I had the joy of working with an ex Australian navy tech. I found long midnight shifts working with a Defence Force trained electrician to be enlightening. I learnt a great deal on association of Australian and American Navies even down to the level of understanding on-board ship electrical design and electrical generation.Seeing a competent defence force tradesmen at work is exhilarating. The understanding for the systems they work on is unparalleled in the trade industry.Though ... Read full story »