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Apprenticeship Scheme


The Army Reserve, in partnership with local civilian Apprenticeship Teaming Partners in each State, is offering fully recognised Apprenticeships in the following trades:

  • Mechanic Apprenticeship
  • Fitter Apprenticeship
  • Carpenter Apprenticeship
  • Electrician Apprenticeship
  • Plumber Apprenticeship
  • Technical Electrician Apprenticeship
  • Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship
  • Supply Operator Traineeship
  • Cook Traineeship
  • Clerk Traineeship
You will receive valuable on-the-job training with the Army Reserve and civilian companies, earning both an apprentice wage from the Apprenticeship Teaming Partner, as well as great tax-free pay with the Army Reserve. To be eligible, you must be at least 17 years old, have passed Year 10 and meet the Army Reserve entry requirements. Call 13 19 01 or see the alternate contact details below.

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Up coming information sessions are detailed below:
Location
Unit
Positions Available
Information Session Dates
Location
How to Book
Canberra ACT
5 CSSB
Clerks and Op Supply
Regularly
 
Call 13 19 01
Tamworth NSW
12/16 HRL
Mechanics and Clerks
Regularly
Beersheba Barracks
Call 13 19 01
Wagga NSW
5 CSSB
Clerks and Op Supply
Regularly
 
Call 13 19 01
Brisbane QLD
HQ 7th Brigade
 
7th  Brigade Recruiting 
Fitters, Mechanics, Technician Electrical, Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Cooks, Warehousing - (OPSUP) Clerical - Admin & Finance, Cooks,
Telecommunications Technicians,
Metal Smiths - (Sheet Metal Worker).
Every Tuesday at 6.45pm or call the 7th Brigade Trades Manager for an appointment.
7th Brigade Recruiting Information Centre,
Gallipoli Barracks
Lloyd Street Enoggera
Call:
The 7th  Brigade Trades Manager:
(07) 3332 5619 or
0428 882 095
Townsville QLD
11 CSSB
Fitters, Mechanics, Cooks, Op Supply, Carpenters and Electricians
Regularly
Lachlan Wilson Centre, Lavarack Barracks
Call 13 19 01
Adelaide SA
9 CSSB
Mechanics and Cooks
Regularly
Warradale Barracks
Call 8305 7050 or 13 19 01
Perth WA
13 BDE Recruting 
Mechanics, Fitters, Electricians, Carpenters, Tech Elect, Sheet Metal, Plumbers, Cooks, Clerks and Operator Supply
Every Tuesday at 7pm
Irwin Barracks Karrakatta
Call 08 9383 6019 or 13 19 01
Darwin NT 1BDE and NORFORCE Mechanics, Fitters, Electricians, Carpenters, Plumbers, Cooks, Clerks, Operator Supply and Drivers Contact Defence Recruiting Darwin - they will conduct information sessions when required, there are no set timings Defence Force Recruiting,
36 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0820 
Tel 131901 or 08 8936 2008 to talk with a Recruiter

Adamstown NSW

8 BDE Recruiting 2nd & 4th Tuesday nights of the month commencing at 7.00pm Bullecourt Barracks, Building 3 Call 02 49793653
   
Defence Reserve Trainees Graduate!

Critical Trades Capability Initiative (CTCI)

Training and Recruitment Specialists, Alliance People Solutions, Defence Force Reserves, Muswellbrook TAFE and local business leaders today celebrated the graduation of 10 young men and women keen on joining the Australian Army Defence Reserves, as well as wishing to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship.

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ARTAP 
ARTAP 
We want you: Steven Adams, Graham Grant and WO2 Shane Green are starting a course on Monday to help young people stay in the region and gain a trade.

Unique opportunity: Course participants listen to job advice from New England North West Group Training’s Graham Grant with WO2 Shane Green watching on.

ARTAP

Ready to go: Tahnee Smitham, Lincon Abberfield, Jason Stayt and Christopher Cox decide on their new career paths.



 
19/01/07

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19/04/07 
Army Reserve trucking ahead with mack  By Flying Officer Julia Ravell
 
PATRIOTMack Trucks Australia has joined forces with the Army Reserve in an innovative training program for apprentice mechanics.

The Army Reserve Traineeship and Apprenticeship Program (ARTAP) is an Army Reserve recruiting initiative that will supply the Army Reserve units based in Queensland with up to 15 jointly trained apprentice mechanics in 2008-09.


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12/02/07
Gain a trade and be part of the army reserve

Apprentices

Training and Recruitment Specialists, Alliance People Solutions, Army Reserve, New England North West Group Training and New England TAFE have come together to offer a unique opportunity for people living in the New England area, wishing to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Alliance People Solutions and The Army Reserve are currently running a fully funded pre-apprenticeship course for 4 weeks full time as part of the selection process for 2007 traineeship and apprenticeship intake.

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01/03/07
Army Reserve trucking ahead with mack By Flying Officer Julia Ravell

Mack Trucks Australia has joined forces with the Army Reserve in an innovative training program for apprentice mechanics.

The PATRIOT program (Partner Army To Recruit Individuals Over Time) is a 7 Brigade Reserve recruiting initiative that will supply the Army Reserve units based in Queensland with up to 15 jointly trained apprentice mechanics in 2008-09. 

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Apprentices at work 
Apprentices at work 
Apprentices at work