REQUIREMENTS Before an apprenticeship or traineeship contract can be established, it must meet certain requirements: The apprenticeship or traineeship is recognised as an approved trade or vocation. The position is paid employment under an appropriate award or industrial agreement. The apprentice or trainee satisfies relevant visa requirements. The employer and

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance payment to you if you are injured at work or become sick due to your work. Workers’ compensation includes payments to cover: Wages while you’re not fit for work Medical expenses Rehabilitation Employers must have workers compensation insurance to cover their employees and

When you are an apprentice or trainee registered with Training Services NSW, you are entitled to concession rates on public transport. This means you’ll pay reduced fees on trains, buses, most ferries and light rail. To apply online for a transport concession entitlement card, go to Service NSW with your training contract ID (TCID) number

Applications are open to apprentices in each stage of an apprenticeship. The awards recognise apprentices for their ability, character, performance and merit in their trade. Personal attributes such as leadership qualities or contributions made to the community may also be taken into account. Entry forms are assessed by a panel

Australian Apprenticeships Support Network (AASN) are also known as Apprenticeship Network Providers (ANP). ANPs are contracted by the Australian Government to provide free support services to apprentices, trainees and employers. ANPs will provide advice and support services tailored to the needs of employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship lifecycle, from pre-commencement

The living away from home allowance is an allowance for eligible apprentices and trainees of any age, if you are required to move away from parents’ or guardians’ home in order to take up or retain an apprenticeship or traineeship. The allowance is available to eligible full and part-time apprentices, trainees and school-based apprentices

Long service leave is a period of paid leave you may use after ten years’ service with the same employer, and further paid leave after each additional period of five years’ service with that employer. The Long Service Corporation administers a portable long service benefits scheme for building and construction industry workers

Apprentices and trainees may be eligible to access the following payments from Centrelink. Youth Allowancefor apprentices aged 16-24 Austudyfor apprentices aged 25 and over ABSTUDYfor Indigenous apprentices of any age Further information about these payments is available from Department of Human Services on 13 36 33.

1st and 2nd stage apprentices can apply for a NSW vehicle registration rebate to help with the costs of registering their vehicle. Service NSW can assist with further information.

Personal Protective Equipment. PPE involves anything used or worn to minimise risk to workers’ health and safety. This is the last line of defence to Protect workers from injury/illness as a result of hazards. It includes equipment such as: Hard Hat Ear Muffs (Class 5) P2 Dust Mask Protective Gloves (4121 Rating)