ACT - Apprentice Incentives

Apprenticeships: Canberra

Bricklaying apprenticeships in Canberra and the ACT come with many apprentice incentives to assist you while you work as an ACT apprentice. These may be available from both the Federal and State Governments and ABBTF. You may also qualify for additional benefits from Centrelink, depending on your individual circumstances.

You may be eligible for the following:

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - Tools for your Trade Initiative NOW $5,500

For bricklaying apprentices who commenced from 1 January 2010 the Tools for your Trade Initiative is paid in five tax exempt payments totalling $5,500 and is available to a ACT apprentice who is undertaking a Trade Certificate III or IV qualification in a trade occupation listed on the National Skills Shortage list. Bricklaying is listed.

$800 after 3 months   $1,000 after 12 months   $1,000 after 24 months   $1,200 after 36 months   $1,500 after completion   TOTAL $5,500

If you commenced your apprenticeship prior to 1 January 2010, you will be entitled to the original $3,800 plus part of the increase depending on the milestones achieved.  Download Tools For Your Trade Payment Initiative Factsheet.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - Support for Adult Apprentices

Support for Adult Apprentices aged 25 years and over is available to a ACT Apprentice doing Trade Certificate III or IV in a trade occupation listed on the National Skills Shortage list. Bricklaying is listed. Payment is made to either the employer or the bricklaying apprentice, depending on the award arrangement.

1st Year = $150 per week ($7,800 pa)   2nd Year = $100 per week ($5,200 pa)

ACT GOVERNMENT

Some State and Territory Governments offer additional incentives to apprentices. Contact them to find out if anything applies in the ACT.

ABBTF $250 Apprentice Tool Voucher

A $250 tool voucher for the successful completion of an approved pre-apprenticeship/pre-vocational course in bricklaying/blocklaying is available from ABBTF for apprentices who commenced their training after 30 June 2011.

The apprentice must have completed the three month probationary period of the bricklaying apprenticeship and claims must be received within three months of achieving this probation.  Terms and conditions apply.

To obtain a claim form or further information phone 1300 66 44 96 or contact ABBTF.

Canberra Apprenticeships Centrelink Payments

An ACT apprentice may be entitled to Centrelink payments and other payments/allowances while in training:

For information on Centrelink payments/allowances visit Centrelink. Use their online rate estimators and calculators or call 13 36 33 to discuss your eligibility.

For support with a Canberra apprenticeship in bricklaying or for further information about apprentice incentives in the ACT contact ABBTF. Conditions apply.