Employment Training

Other Ranks (Technical)

For Trainee Entry:

Technician Electronic Systems Course: 20 months

On the Job Training: 12 months (nominal)

Initial trade training is conducted at the Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME), which is located within the Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) in Victoria. The courses and competencies attained by an Electronics Technician are gained through successful completion of the Army Technical and Trades Technician Electronic Systems Course (ATTTE). This is a 20 month course, which gives the student a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and maintenance techniques applicable to electronic instrument, communication and weapons systems used by the Australian Defence Force.

Following completion of the residential component of the course, students are posted to a Regional Training Centre to complete a 12 month nominal On the Job Training (OJT) program before becoming fully qualified.

Qualified Tradesperson Entry

Civilian qualified electronics personnel will be informed of their employment training requirements once ALTC has mapped their trade qualifications and identified the Army specific competencies they are required to complete.

Other Ranks (Technical) (Reserve)

Employment training consists of an Army Reserve RAEME Induction course which is conducted at Unit level. Electronic Technicians are also required to complete the Combat Net Radio Light Repair Course which is a two week course at ALTC, Bandiana.