Entry
Other Ranks (Technical)
Unqualified Entry
The majority of Army trade personnel receive their technical training at the Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) at Bandiana and Bonegilla, VIC. ALTC is dedicated to giving you the best technical and trade qualifications possible. You will be taught by civilian and military instructors, in ALTC's modern facilities. You will learn how to repair and maintain the Army's equipment, some of which uses state of the art technology.
You will have a real edge in life and be given every opportunity to succeed in whatever trade you choose. Unlike any other school of its kind, you will be paid whilst you learn and guaranteed a job when you graduate. Scientific Management Associates (SMA) provide the training syllabus at ALTC, so you'll be accredited with nationally recognised civilian and military qualifications.
Because you'll learn to be a soldier as well as a qualified technician or trades person, you'll also develop and improve your personal attributes including self-discipline, fitness, self-confidence and leadership skills.
Promotion is awarded on merit and successful completion of trade and promotion courses. The career path within the trades person continuum is:
a. Private/Craftsman;
b. Lance Corporal;
c. Corporal;
d. Sergeant;
e. Warrant Officer Class Two; and
f. Warrant Officer Class One.
