NSW Bricklayer Employer Incentives

Employer and Apprentice in New South Wales Makes Good Business Sense

Bricklayer employer incentives in New South Wales are available to not only assist you in taking on - but keeping on, a bricklaying apprentice. Below are some of the bricklayer employer incentives on offer.

ABBTF Brickstart Subsidy has changed from 1 July 2011.

Direct and Group Training Organisation Employment of a NSW Apprentice

Up to $8,000 good reasons to employ a NSW apprentice bricklayer!

ABBTF Brickstart Subsidy provides up to $4,000 in apprentice wage support over three years for bricklayers and group training organisations employing bricklaying apprentices. Good quality young people are ready and keen to start an apprenticeship in New South Wales and add value to your business. Many have completed industry sponsored Step Out Programs for school students or pre-apprenticeship/pre-vocational training in bricklaying at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation.

NSW Apprentice Direct Employment

ABBTF Brickstart Bonus is paid on completion of year one $1,000, completion of year two $1,000 and completion of year three $2,000, a total subsidy of $4,000.

For apprentices 21 years and over at commencement, an additional $1,000 is available from ABBTF.

NSW Apprentice Group Training Employment

ABBTF Brickstart Subsidy is also available through Group Training Organisations (GTO's)  and enables them to pass on up to $1,000 in the first year, up to $1,000 in the second year and up to $2,000 in the third year by way of a reduced charge out rate - a total subsidy of up to $4,000 to the host employer. This is available to bricklayers and builders employing a bricklaying apprentice through a GTO.

Group Training Organisations may also pass on benefits from the Federal Government.  The total current benefits available in NSW are up to $8,000.  Group Training Organisations in New South Wales are located throughout the state.

For apprentices 21 years and over at commencement, an additional $1,000 is available from ABBTF.

To find out more about NSW Apprenticeship subsidies through Group Training Companies (GTO) in New South Wales contact ABBTF

NSW State Government Incentives

Exemption from Workers Compensation Premiums

Employers receive exemptions from workers compensation premiums for their apprentices.  To be eligible for the apprentice premium exemption you must have a valid workers compensation policy and have entered into a NSW Department of Education and Training (NSW DET) approved Training Contract with the apprentice in a designated trade vocation.  Visit WorkCover for more information.

Federal Government Support

$4,000* is available for new apprentices, $1,500 after three months and $2,500 on completion of the apprenticeship.

$3,750* is available for hiring Out of Trade apprentices, $750 after three months and $2,500 on completion of the apprenticeship.

*Payment of these incentives is subject to employers and their apprentices meeting prescribed eligibility criteria.  If an apprentice has prior qualifications obtained in the past, this may impact on the incentives available.  There are also a number of additional incentives available that are paid to the employer in certain circumstances eg. additional School Based Apprenticeships incentive, assistance for Australian Apprentices with disabilities, etc.

Contact Australian Apprenticeships for further information.