u/Skapegoat13

Hey guys,

I finished my Year 10 in an equivalency program via Department of Human Services x TAFE, looking at some ADF roles and unfortunately some of the ones peaking my interest are Year 12 required (typically with passes in English, Math and another STEM subject).

What’s the most effective way to achieve a Year 12 education in the eyes of the ADF?

I’m already working full time so ideally it’s an online or part time study option.

I see tertiary preparation programs with universities, I see a Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Prep with TAFE and I see the ACER ran STAT test to basically sit down and run an exam that results in your ATAR.

Any options I’m missing and which is best for matching the requirements of the ADF?

Thanks all

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How many pallets of load do you guys normally receive VS leave most nights considering most stores fill fresh con in the evening now?

How many days do you finish the load per week vs nearly finish vs abysmally fail?

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For example, security licences can be as cheap as $1500 all up with only a week course. But there’s often only 20-50 job opportunities for full time work in most Australian cities.

Whereas forklift driving is similar pay for a cheaper course with double or triple the job demand.

Thoughts on what you’d recommend?

Wondering what the best entry level or short course / licenced jobs are?

Not just about most paying relative to effort, but considering how fast you can actually get a job in said role. Both from the time it takes to get certified or licenced if needed and the demand for the role in that industry.

For example, security licences can be as cheap as $1500 all up with only a week course. But there’s often only 20-50 job opportunities for full time work in most Australian cities.

Whereas forklift driving is similar pay for a cheaper course with double or triple the job demand.

Thoughts on what you’d recommend?

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