To increase the take up of Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships, the Australian
Government provides a range of financial incentives and assistance.
Please note: Eligibility criteria apply to all incentives and allowances. All incentives are GST exclusive unless otherwise stated. BUSY is responsible for managing the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Programme only.
Australian Apprentice and trainee Incentives |
Commonwealth Trade Learning Scholarships
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Living Away From Home Allowance
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Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY
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Wage Top Up - for 1st and 2nd year trade apprentices under the age of 30 in skills shortage areas |
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Up to $2,000 over two years |
Apprenticeship Training Vouchers - to cover course fees for all 1st and 2nd year trade apprentices in skills shortage areas |
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Up to $500/year |
Support for Mid-Career Apprentices - wage subisidy available for people (aged 30 and over) who are undertaking a trade qualification in demand. Paid to employer or Apprentice. |
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$150/week 1st year and $100/week 2nd year |
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Assistance for Australian Apprentices or trainees with a disability
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Wage Support |
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Up to $104.30/wk |
Tutorial Assistance |
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Up to $5,500 (GST inc.) |
Mentor/Interpreter Assistance |
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Up to $5,500 (GST inc.) |
Workplace Modifications |
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Dependant on requirements |
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Employer Incentives |
Commencement Certificate Level II only |
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$1,250 |
Commencement Certificate III , IV or selected Diploma and Advanced Diploma |
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$1,500 |
Completion Certificate III , IV or selected Diploma and Advanced Diploma |
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$2,500 |
Recommencement Out-of-trade at Certificate III or IV |
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$750 |
School-based Commencement All Certificate levels |
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$750 |
School-based Retention Student must be employed within a set time frame |
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$750 |
Mature Age Commencement Disadvantaged (45 years or older) |
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$750 |
Mature Age Completion Disadvantaged (45 years or older) |
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$750 |
Innovation Certificate III or IV in an approved Innovation based qualification |
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$1,100 |
Rural and Regional Skills Shortage Certificate III or IV in an approved qualification |
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$1,000 |
Declared Drought Area Commencement - Certificate II in approved Rural or Horticulture qualification |
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$1,500 |
Declared Drought Area Completion - Must qualify for the Declared Drought Area Commencement |
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$1,500 |
Support for Mid-Career Apprentices - wage subisidy available for people (aged 30 and over) who are undertaking a trade qualification in demand. Paid to employer or Apprentice. |
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$150/week 1st year and $100/week 2nd year |
