Federal funding
This is achieved by encouraging:
- genuine opportunities for skills-based training and development
- the opportunity to enter into skills-based training through an Australian Apprenticeship.
Eligibility criteria for taking on a trainee includes:
- is an Australian permanent resident or citizen (or New Zealand passport holder who have been here for more than six months)
- has not completed a diploma or degree
- has not completed any qualifications within the last 7 years that are cert 3 or higher
- is a new worker* (employed for less than 3 months full time or 12 months part time).
Eligibility criteria for taking on an apprentice includes:
- is an Australian permanent resident or citizen (or New Zealand passport holders who has been here for more than six months)
- is a new worker* (employed for less than 3 months full time or 12 months part time).
*There are variations to these requirements including where qualifications are listed on the national skills needs list.
Federal funding calculator
Please note, this is a guide only, all amounts of incentives and subsidies are dependent on all eligibility requirements being met. Details on these eligibility requirements should be discussed further with one of our apprenticeship field officers.
