Tasmania - Apprentice Incentives

Apprenticeships: Tasmania

Bricklaying apprenticeships in Tasmania come with many incentives to assist you while you work as a TAS apprentice. These are 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 TAS 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 TAS 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)

For information on Government incentives visit Australian Apprenticeships or phone them on 13 38 73.

STATE GOVERNMENT

The Tasmanian State Government offers travel and accommodation support to apprentices. Contact Skills Tasmania on 03 6233 7750 or visit their website for terms and conditions.

TAS APPRENTICESHIPS CENTRELINK PAYMENTS

A TAS apprentice may be entitled to Centrelink payments and other payments/allowances while in training:

  • Youth Allowance
  • Austudy
  • Abstudy
  • Pensioner Education Supplement
  • Family Tax Benefit - Part A
  • Family Tax Benefit - Part B
  • Reduction in TAFE/RTO course fees
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Living Away from Home Allowance
  • Travel and Fare Reimbursement
  • Rent Assistance
  • Pharmaceutical (Medical) Allowance
  • Others

 

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 TAS apprenticeship in bricklaying or for further information about apprentice incentives in Tasmania contact ABBTF. Conditions apply.