Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program Guidelines

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (Incentives System) is designed to foster a more inclusive and sustainable economy by ensuring Australians receive quality training while employed.

Key aspects include:

Objectives:

• Support quality training for Australian Apprentices while they are in paid employment.
• Simplify and streamline support mechanisms for Australian Apprentices.
• Provide a range of employer incentives and personal benefit payments to encourage apprenticeship uptake and completion.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Australian Apprentices engaged in vocational training.
• Employers who take on Australian Apprentices.
• The program is accessible across all Australian states and territories (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS).

Application Process:

• The program is demand-driven and ongoing.
• Eligibility for payments is assessed by Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) providers and Services Australia based on criteria in the Program Guidelines.
• Applicants should contact their local Apprenticeship Network Provider for detailed information on eligibility and claiming incentives.
• Local providers can be found via the Australian Apprenticeships website or by calling the Skilling Australia information line (13 38 73).

Key Features:

• Delivered through Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers.
• Claims and payments are managed via the Apprenticeship Data Management System (ADMS).
• Includes both employer incentives and personal benefit payments to apprentices.
• Ongoing program with no fixed closing date, allowing continuous access to support.

Contact and further information are available through the Skilling Australia Information Line and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website.

This program aims to enhance vocational training participation and completion by providing financial incentives and streamlined support for apprentices and employers alike.