Employers
The Training Fund Authority (TFA) is providing training incentives to eligible employers who commence a first year Australian Apprentices in 2012 under an ACT Contract of Training in the following nominated trades.
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Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
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Painting and Decorating
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Stonemasonry
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Signage
and receive incentives up to $4,000
$2,000 three months after the commencement date of the
apprenticeship*
$2,000 on completion of the first 12 months of the apprenticeship*
*Applicable to first year apprentices, commencing from 1 January - 31 December 2012 under an ACT Contract of Training.
In addition, the Australian Government provides a range of financial incentives to employers through Australian Apprenticeships. For further information on Australian Government incentives, contact your Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Note: Where the employer is an ACT Group Training Organisation (GTO), the TFA incentives are equally divided between the GTO and the host employer.
Australian Apprenticeships leaflet (PDF, 492KB)
Additional Funding
Furthermore, if an apprentice falls within one of the following groups, additional funding may apply.
- Indigenous Australians: A total of $2000 as an access and equity incentive. The first payment of $1000 is made 3 months after commencement and the balance is paid upon completion of the 12 months.
- Women in non-traditional vocations: A total of $4000 as an access and equity incentive. The first payment of $2000 is made 3 months after commencement and the balance is paid upon completion of the 12 months.
- Workers with a disability: An access and equity incentive to be determined by the TFA board on an individual basis.