The Trade Transfer Bonus has been withdrawn from offer WEF June 2010.

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 .

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 ( PE166-1 (PDF) Application for Corps or Trade Transfer or Re-allocation - Army or PE166-2 (PDF) Application for Reposting, Retention or COPAS - Army) requires the following documentation:

1. A statement from the soldier to support the application;
   
   
2. 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;
   
   
3. Statutory Declaration stating all civilian and military convictions (only required if stated in respective Corps MAE); and
   
   
4. Psychological Report (PS006) (only required if stated in respective Corps MAE).
   
   

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

• DI(G) Pers 33-2 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

• 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

Detailed information on Special Forces selection can be found at:

Special Forces page within Stay ARMY

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 Forces Command unit.

Ground based trades:
ECN 146 Fitter Armament
ECN 229 Vehicle Mechanic
ECN 418 Technician Electrical
ECN 421 Technician Electronic Systems

Air based trades:
ECN 153 Aircraft Structural Fitter
ECN 154 Aircraft Life Support Fitter
ECN 411 Technician aircraft
ECN 412 Technician Avionics

• 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 Forces 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