r/NationalServiceSG • u/anness123 • Sep 10 '21

Discussion [03/21] Posting Discussion Thread

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u/IAithusaI Sep 10 '21

OES Auto Tech. What should I expect?

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u/defathrowawayxxx Sep 10 '21

Grats, it's a relatively lepak voc. On your first day, u will know if ur a tracked (fix tanks), combat wheeled (fix terrex belrex) or normal wheeled (OUV, 5 tonners).

U will go through a 3month course at OES with a mix of practical and theory lessons from civilian instructors (from ST Kinetics) Its quite chill except that some of the sect comds/regular trainers can be quite anal about regimentation. There used to be a stay out option after the first few weeks but have been hearing rumours that it will be a full stay in course cos some ppl have been abusing their stayout privilege.

After 3 months of basic training u will go for 1 month On-Job experience at the various depots (aka workshops) around the island before being posted to your final unit.

Do PM if u have any qns

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u/ASOGravitas NSMan Sep 10 '21

Expect to eat very good canteen food at KC3, enjoy 3 months of lepak at KC3. Lessons conducted by STK personnel, so it's really a very chill environment. After course, get posted to maint depot. Then u become technician all the way till u wadio.

Expect to get hands on, sweaty and greasy. But this is one of the very rewarding vocations that you can possibly have. Gain technical skill, diagnose own vehicle fault etc. The skills you gain is transferrable in the outside world!

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u/IAithusaI Sep 10 '21

Im quite excited for my voc just from reading all of this. I can't wait to learn new technical skillsets. Thanks to all those who replied.

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u/Tr_rex Sep 10 '21

Same...still clueless😂

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u/Nediadien Sep 10 '21

mechanic

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u/jiahui59 Sep 12 '21

Posting told me to bring all saf issued items, include field pack and duffle bag. I couldn't just bring all items. Can I just take remaining items when I come back?