VIC - Apprentice Incentives

Apprenticeships: Victoria

Bricklaying apprenticeships in Victoria come with many apprentice incentives to assist you while you work as a VIC 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 VIC 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 VIC 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)

STATE GOVERNMENT – VIC Apprenticeship Trade Bonus

An Apprentice Trade Bonus for a VIC apprentice is paid in two instalments of $250 over 12 months.

For information on Government incentives visit the Australian Apprenticeships website or phone them on 13 38 73. (Some incentives are only applicable if you are in a skills shortage trade). Conditions apply.

ABBTF Mature Age Apprentice Support

Two payment options are available for apprentice bricklayers who are 23 years or over at commencement. Check which option applies to you:

Option 1 - Your original bricklaying apprenticeship start date was on or after 1 July 2011

$1,000 after 12 months.

Option 2 - Your original bricklaying apprenticeship start date was on or after 1 July 2010

$2,000 after 12 months.

For further information about VIC apprenticeship support in bricklaying contact ABBTF.

Conditions apply.

Master Builders Association (MBA)

MBA offer many benefits to their members (and FREE membership for apprentices) including information and advice on how to progress your career, start your own business, become a subbie, how to become a builder, insurance advice, GST compliance, along with many other benefits. Contact MBA to enquire.

VIC APPRENTICE CENTRELINK PAYMENTS

A VIC 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 VIC apprenticeship in bricklaying or for further information about apprentice incentives in Victoria contact ABBTF.  Conditions apply.