Hello from the "Ammo School".
I have been quite involved lately with the ATO specialty (not a trade but a specialty) and the specs were rewritten as a result of a study (Needs assessment) conducted in Jun 07. The study proposed 3 options, status quo (Course in UK followed by Canadian conversion training) being the preferred.
I was going to suggest that you access the CMP web site and search the qual "AEXN", however the new specs have not been published yet.
Just a couple of points:
1. This specialty is not reserved for just Log O but also opened to Naval Combat Systems Engineering; Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Aerospace Engineering and Engineers
2. Prerequisites: Personnel must meet the following requirements to be selected for this specialty:
a. be the rank of Lt/ SLT/ Capt/Lt(N)
b. have a level II security clearance
c. be medically fit with colour vision and having a medical category of at least CV1
d. must meet universality of service requirements (deployable)
3. Personnel shall be awarded the qualification and achieve certification after:
a. successful completion of British Army Ammunition Technical Officer Course given at DCMT (Defense College Management and Technology) Shrivenham and the Army School of Ammunition, Kineton, UK followed by supplementary phase at CFSAL which provides details of current CF ammunition and procedures specific/unique to the CF; or
b. CFR/SRCP officers who are qualified QL6A or above in the Ammunition Technician (MOC 921) occupation will normally be awarded this qualification. Must be minimum rank of Sgt with 2 years experience.
I could tell you a lot more but I would suggest that you contact the Senior CF ATO (also the trade adviser/employer) in Ottawa directly. Send me a pm if you want to know more and we could probably talk on the phone. Note that I'll be away next week so be patient.
Cheers