Withdrawal of Trade Transfer Bonus Scheme
Soldiers considering a transfer to a technical trade are encouraged to apply prior to 30 June 2010 when the current Trade Transfer Bonus Scheme will be withdrawn.
The Trade Transfer Bonus Scheme was introduced in 2006 to encourage soldiers to consider transferring to a technical trade within Army rather than elect discharge.
The scheme has proved beneficial for Army in providing the tradesmen needed to meet Army's demands and in providing high quality transportable skills for soldiers' future careers.
Soldiers considering leaving Army for a civilian career are encouraged to explore the option of securing a technical trade qualification through Army by trade transfer.
Trade Transfer WO's are available to provide specific advice. Contact details are available here .
Transfer Information
The Chief of Army strongly encourages all soldiers to serve longer, whether it is in their present corps or trade or in a different part of Army.
Soldiers can apply to corps transfer and retrain if they believe such a change may be in the interests of their career progression or may improve their job satisfaction.
A basic application (PE166) (PDF) requires the following documentation:
- A statement from the soldier to support the application;
- Results of a Comprehensive Preventative Health Examination (CPHE) on a Medical Employment Classification (MEC) Report (PM064/532) (completed within 12 months) or PM101 confirming soldiers MEC, PULHEEMS and any restrictions including CP;
- Statutory Declaration stating all civilian and military convictions; and
- Psychological Report (PS006) (only required if Corps Transfer involved).
A number of specialist corps require specific documentation that can be found with further details on corps transfer and/or reallocation policy in :
DI (A) PERS 47-11 Career management of soldiers in the Australian Regular Army and Army Reserve
Further details on trade transfers can be found at:
Transfer - Soldier Career Management Agency
The policy and details on transferring to another employment category within the ARA or Army Reserve are detailed in Defence Instruction (Army) Personnel 149-3 Posting, Retention, Corps Transfer and Reallocation of Australian Regular Army (ARA) and Army Reserve (ARes) soldiers. Other documents which should be read in conjunction with this Instruction are:
- DI(A) PERS 116-2 Army Technical and Trade Scheme
- DI(A) PERS 177-2 Return of Service Obligation
The application form to apply for a category transfer is the PE166 (PDF) Application for Re-Posting, Retention, Corps Transfer or Re-Allocation.
Trade Transfer FAQ's
TRADE TFR BONUS FAQ's
Special Forces
- Want to take your career to another level?
- Are you a volunteer for parachute training?
- Want to train and work above the normal range and capability of other ADF elements?
Special Forces selection courses are conducted periodically throughout the year. If you are an aspiring applicant, wishing to attempt the SF selection course further information on the SF preparation guide can be obtained by contacting the Special Forces Training Centre at:
sftc.selection@defence.gov.auDetailed information on Special Forces selection can be found at:
Special Forces page within Stay ARMY
Army Technical Trade Scheme
The Army Technical and Trade Scheme (ATTS) is a means of providing technicians and trade specialists for the Army. The Scheme is available to both serving soldiers and civilians. Serving soldiers are to be given every encouragement to apply for training under the provisions of this Scheme.
There are four types of training available under the ATTS. These are:
- Type One - Training in RAEME Ground and Air based trades, commencing at either ALTC, or RAAFSTT, with further training at ALTC-MS Div, or RAMS, and OJT in a Logistic or Land Command unit.
| Ground based trades: | Air based trades: |
|---|---|
|
ECN 146 Fitter Armament |
ECN 153 Aircraft Structural Fitter |
- Type Two - Training in Royal Australian Corps of Signals trades, commencing at ALTC, with further training at School of Signals.
ECN 405 Telecommunication Systems Technician
- Type Three - Training in Royal Australian Engineers trades, commencing at ALTC, with further training at SME, with an experience phase at Land Command Engineer units.
ECN 072 Carpenter
ECN 125 Electrician
ECN 314 Plumber
- Type Four - Training in AABC trades, commencing at DFSM, with further training as required in selected units.
ECN 240 Musician
ECN 405 Telecommunication Systems Technician, ECN 412 Technician Avionics and ECN 421 Technician Electronic Systems trades attract the $25,000 trade transfer bonus until 30 Jun 2010.
ECN 146 Fitter Armament, ECN 153 Aircraft Structural Fitter, ECN 154 Aircraft Life Support Fitter and ECN 229 Aircraft Life Support Fitter trades attract the $17,500 trade transfer bonus until 30 Jun 2010.
DI (A) 116-2
Army Technical and Trades Scheme