What are Australian Apprenticeships?

Australian Apprentices is the collective term for traditional apprenticeships and traineeships. They combine paid work and structured training under a training contract for new and existing staff of any age. Find out more about Australian Apprenticeships and how they can benefit your business)

Are they available for my current or potential employees?

Apprenticeships and traineeships are available in most occupations. Find out about their availability in your industry. Not all qualifications are available for apprenticeships and traineeships in South Australia.

What financial incentives are available to employ an apprentice or trainee?

The Australian Government provides funding to employers who train an Australian apprentice who meets eligibility criteria. Find out more about what financial incentives are available for you to train an apprentice or trainee. The Australian Government also provides assistance to selected apprentices as well, such as tool allowances which in turn benefits you. If you are in the building and construction industry, there are additional significant funding incentives available for employers.

The State Government may provide funding to assist with the cost of training your apprentice or trainee. Apprentices and trainees are exempt from WorkCover levies and you will be able to get an 80% rebate on payroll tax paid for apprentices and trainees under 25 years old. This represents a significant cost savings to you.

The range of diverse apprentices and trainees

You need to develop innovative strategies to attract and retain valued employees to meet the vital labour market needs of your business. Recruiting apprentices and trainees from diverse alternative backgrounds can make good business sense. There are many benefits and special financial incentives and support services available when employing apprentices who have a disability, who are Indigenous, who commence their apprenticeship/traineeship while still at school, apprentices who are aged over 30 years, mature aged people particularly when they are disadvantaged through redundancy or maybe an ‘out of trade’ apprentice or trainee. You can even up-skill an existing worker through an apprenticeship or traineeship.