This series consists of cards used to record details of courses undertaken by trainees under the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme [CRTS]. It appears that a card was raised for each prospective trainee after receipt of their application to participate in the scheme (whereabouts of applications unknown).

Details on the cards include name; address; date of birth; service details including number and rank; course title; date application received; suitability for course; date trainee commenced, completed, withdrew or abandoned course and the school or institution where the course was undertaken. Some cards include details of employment placements and reference as to whether course was undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis.

One box in the series contains cards detailing fees paid to individuals responsible for setting and examination of the courses undertaken by CRTS trainees. The box also contains cards showing the prices and suppliers of materials and equipment required for the courses.

This series was originally part of accession TA1974/11 and is the only remaining evidence of the scheme in Tasmania.

The scheme was established in 1944 and operated until 1964. The object of the scheme was to provide the necessary training for ex-servicemen and women to enable them to become re-established in suitable civilian occupations. Applications for full-time training under the scheme could be made by servicemen and servicewomen who had at least six months service and had been honourably discharged, provided they come within one of the five specific categories. Part-time training was also available. Widows of servicemen whose death was due to war service were also eligible for training.

The scheme provided three main types of training:-

(a) University type (professional);

(b) Technical type (professional or vocational), and

(c) Rural training.

Further details on how the scheme operated can be found in the Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia, No 36 1944-45.