VOLUNTARY EDUCATION STUDY ASSISTANCE

Semester Two, 2023 applications are being accepted. You may submit your request for funding within 90 days of your study start date. Apply online (ILP) at Training & Education, New Zealand Defence College (NZDC), Learning Toolkit VESA Application (e-form).

• EOD Team Leader Qualification

• Tactical and Assault IEDD Training and Support to Special Operations

• Advanced EOD and High Threat IEDD Training

• CBRNE Training and Operations, and

• International Training and overseas Operational Activities.

If you want to find out more or apply, visit http://org/nzsof/LP/ Recruiting.aspx and download your AFNZ 3 today. For further information, please contact SSM, E Sqn (EOD). ESQN.EOD.SSM@nzdf.mil.nz

EOD are also now directly recruiting officers from any trade and any service. For officers wanting to pursue a career in EOD please contact OC, E Sqn (EOD) for further information on this process. ESQN.EOD.OC@nzdf.mil.nz Nominations close Friday 29 September 2023. EOD Evaluation week 09–13 October 2023.

Applicants should be aware of their responsibilities prior to making an application, IAW Defence Manual of Learning (DMoL), Part C, Chapter 2: Voluntary Education Study Assistance. They should also:

• Confirm the level of study is right for them with Defence Learning, NZDC

• Advise their 1-UP of their study intentions

• Provide supporting paperwork including study documentation from the official learning provider website (ready to attach to your e-form application)

Contact your local Adult Learning Tutor, Defence Learning, who can assist you with your application. If you have any queries, please email our Tertiary Services & Support Advisor at nzdcdlearnvesa@nzdf.mil.nz