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Naval Electronics Technician (Sonar)
OVERVIEW
They repair and maintain all shipboard electronic equipment used to: detect ships and submarines; provide target and tracking information to the ship's sub surface weapon systems; and intercept, analyze, and identify underwater electronic signals.
WHAT THEY DO
Naval Electronics Technician (Sonar) [NE TECH(S)] personnel repair and maintain all shipboard electronic equipment used to: detect ships and submarines; provide target and tracking information to the ship's sub surface weapon systems; and intercept, analyze, and identify underwater electronic signals.
NE TECH(S)s are responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities associated to computer, local area networks, electronic and electrical components of various Combat Systems including:
Active and Passive Sonar detection systems
Towed Array system
Sound Propagation
Analysis Systems
Ship's speed, heading and depth related systems
Meteorological related equipment, Video-Switching and Video Distribution Systems
Militarized Local Area Networks (LAN's); and other electro-mechanical, electrical, electro-optical, optical and electronic power equipment assigned to the occupation
NE TECH(S)s are responsible for the corrective and planned maintenance activities associated to computer, local area networks, electronic and electrical components of various Combat Systems including:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Personnel in this military occupation must, at a minimum, have obtained a passing mark in Grade 10 academic Mathematics in Ontario, or the equivalent in other provinces, and demonstrate a high level of aptitude for electronics. NE TECH (S) personnel, when qualified as Journeyman Technicians, must be able to work under emergency conditions, adapt quickly to cope with unfamiliar problems, endure occasional periods of extended work hours in order to achieve objectives, and diagnose and correct equipment faults in minimum time. They must function as members and leaders of a technical team, understand directions quickly, and improvise where necessary to achieve objectives. Personnel must be dependable and discreet because of exposure to classified service matters.
The CF has introduced a series of recruitment allowances for eligible NCM applicants entering the Regular Force.
Designed to attract skilled personnel to understrength occupations, the allowances are divided into three categories: post-secondary diploma or certificate NCMs ($10,000 signing bonus), civilian trade-qualified NCMs ($20,000 signing bonus) and MOC-qualified NCMs ($20,000 signing bonus).
The allowances apply to new enrollees, re-enrollees and Reserve Force members who receive a component transfer into this Navy target occupation.
In addition, depending on their qualification level, many qualified recruits will be eligible for incentives such as promotion to the rank of acting corporal immediately after the successful completion of basic training.
The CF has introduced a series of recruitment allowances for eligible NCM applicants entering the Regular Force.
Designed to attract skilled personnel to understrength occupations, the allowances are divided into three categories: post-secondary diploma or certificate NCMs ($10,000 signing bonus), civilian trade-qualified NCMs ($20,000 signing bonus) and MOC-qualified NCMs ($20,000 signing bonus).
The allowances apply to new enrollees, re-enrollees and Reserve Force members who receive a component transfer into this Navy target occupation.
In addition, depending on their qualification level, many qualified recruits will be eligible for incentives such as promotion to the rank of acting corporal immediately after the successful completion of basic training.
TRAINING
Basic Military Qualification
The first stage of training for a successful applicant is the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all occupations. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Forces (CF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
On completion of the BMQ, NE TECH(S)s attend Naval Environmental Training (NETP) at the Canadian Forces Fleet School (CFFS) in Esquimalt, British Columbia or the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School (CFNES) Halifax, Nova Scotia. Training takes approximately five weeks and includes:
Naval history and organization
Shipboard firefighting and damage control procedures
Seamanship responsibilities
The first stage of training for a successful applicant is the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all occupations. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Forces (CF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
On completion of the BMQ, NE TECH(S)s attend Naval Environmental Training (NETP) at the Canadian Forces Fleet School (CFFS) in Esquimalt, British Columbia or the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School (CFNES) Halifax, Nova Scotia. Training takes approximately five weeks and includes:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Opportunities for career progression, promotion and advanced training are good for those who demonstrate ability and potential. Technical Supervisor training in administration and ship systems is provided, as well as personnel management and leadership training. NE TECH(S) personnel are selected to assume supervisor duties based on superior leadership ability and management potential. At this level, they supervise the work of all Naval Electronics Technicians [(Sonar), (Communications), (Radar)] and Naval Weapons Technician personnel. They are involved with the maintenance of the ship's combat systems as a whole, rather than with the individual sub-systems. Individuals at this level have completed over 140 weeks of occupation training over the course of their career.
Personnel with proven outstanding leadership ability and management skills will be promoted to assume the duties of a manager and transferred to the Naval Electronics Technician (Manager) [NE TECH(M)] occupation. As the Chief of the Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) Department on ship, the NE TECH(M) is responsible for the management of approximately 30 personnel and the safe, efficient operation of the CSE Department.
Personnel with proven outstanding leadership ability and management skills will be promoted to assume the duties of a manager and transferred to the Naval Electronics Technician (Manager) [NE TECH(M)] occupation. As the Chief of the Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) Department on ship, the NE TECH(M) is responsible for the management of approximately 30 personnel and the safe, efficient operation of the CSE Department.
SPECIALTY TRAINING
NE TECH(S)s begin at the Apprentice level and continue to Journeyman training. During the Apprentice phase, personnel undergo initial occupation training where the scope of employment is limited, supervisors decide work priorities and work is closely monitored. During the Journeyman phase, personnel perform tasks independently and explain or demonstrate to others how to perform tasks.
Apprentice Training
NE TECH(S) Apprentice training at the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, takes approximately 64 weeks and includes, but is not limited to, the following academic and equipment curriculum:
Mathematics and physics
Electronics
Electronic Control Devices;
Basic SONAR propagation theory
Fiber Optic repair
Local Area Network repair (LAN)
Hazardous material cleanup procedures
On completion of the Apprentice academic and equipment training course, the NE TECH(S) is required to complete 15 to 18 months of on-the-job training onboard ship before being qualified as an Apprentice.
Journeyman Training
Training takes approximately 50 weeks and includes advanced academic and equipment specific training for all classes of ships and, if applicable, submarines. Academic training takes place at either the CFNES in Halifax, Nova Scotia or, for West coast personnel, at Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia.
The third and final phase of the NE TECH(S) technical training commences with a 12 month Pre-Instruction Package conducted onboard ship and concludes with a three-week formal course at the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Apprentice Training
NE TECH(S) Apprentice training at the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, takes approximately 64 weeks and includes, but is not limited to, the following academic and equipment curriculum:
On completion of the Apprentice academic and equipment training course, the NE TECH(S) is required to complete 15 to 18 months of on-the-job training onboard ship before being qualified as an Apprentice.
Journeyman Training
Training takes approximately 50 weeks and includes advanced academic and equipment specific training for all classes of ships and, if applicable, submarines. Academic training takes place at either the CFNES in Halifax, Nova Scotia or, for West coast personnel, at Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia.
The third and final phase of the NE TECH(S) technical training commences with a 12 month Pre-Instruction Package conducted onboard ship and concludes with a three-week formal course at the Canadian Forces Naval Engineering School in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Initially, the NE TECH(S)s will spend the majority of their time at sea in Frigates, Destroyers and, if desired, Submarines based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or Esquimalt, British Columbia. At sea, they are required to carry out their duties in a wide range of climatic and sea conditions ranging from the typical Canadian winter to equatorial conditions. They typically perform watchkeeping duties with ample time between watches for meals and rest/ exercise periods. Like all other members serving in sea going units, NE TECH(S)s are subjected to limited living space and lack of privacy. The physical and mental stresses associated with this occupation are moderate to high and can become severe when working in hazardous situations.
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