Available incentives

By employing an Australian Apprentice you benefit from well-trained and motivated staff and you may also be eligible for Commonwealth and State Government incentives, including:

State Funding

Workcover Exemption

Remuneration paid to eligible apprentices and trainees is excluded from the calculation of their employers’ levy.  This incentive will assist skills creation in South Australia by encouraging employers to take on trainees and apprentices.

For Further Information:  www.workcover.com

Payroll Tax Trainee Wage Rebate Scheme

Wages paid or payable on or after 1 July 2010 to apprentices or trainees that meet the eligibility criteria are exempt.

For further information:  www.revenuesa.gov.au

Subsidised Training

In most instances, the majority of the training costs of the Australian Apprenticeship will be funded by the State Government through a system called User Choice. Some Registered Training Organisations may charge fees for materials and for the provision of training.

Commonwealth Funding

Incentives for Employers

Standard, Additional and Special incentives

Employers of Australian Apprentices may be eligible to claim commencement and completion incentive payments of up to $4,000 for employing an Australian Apprentice (subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria).

There is also a range of additional incentives available to employers of an Australian Apprentice including the:

• Declared Drought area incentive;
• Rural and Regional Skills Shortage incentive;
• Mature Aged Worker incentive.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships Incentive

Employers may be eligible for a $750 commencement incentive for employing an Australian Apprentice in an endorsed Australian School-based Apprenticeship at the Certificate II to IV level and $750 for continuing to employ the young person after the student has completed Year 12.