APPRENTICE KICKSTART BONUS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Information is provided for existing Kickstart Customers who employed apprentices within the dates listed below.
The Apprentice Kickstart Bonus only applies to businesses who employ an eligible apprentice between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010.
Who is eligible for the Apprentice Kickstart Bonus?
Employers who employ an Australian Apprentice in a traditional trade who is aged 19 years and under.The Apprentice Kickstart Bonus is payable in respect to commencements between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010 in a qualification leading to a traditional trade occupation.
The employer must also meet eligibility requirements under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.
What is a traditional trade?
A traditional trade is a trade listed on the National Skills Needs List. The National Skills Needs List is available below.
What financial support is available to employers?
The Apprentice Kickstart Bonus is a total of $3,350 paid in installments of:
$850 paid at the three month point of the Australian Apprenticeship; and
$2,500 paid at the nine month point of the Australian Apprenticeship.
Are the new payments in addition to existing support for employers of Australian Apprentices?
Yes. The new payment is in addition to the suite of employer incentives already available under the Australian Apprenticeships Incetives Program.
Employers of Australian Apprentices at the Certificate III level and above may already be eligible to receive $5,000 in incentives comprising a $1,500 commencement incentive, a $1,000 rural incentive and a $2,500 completion incentive.
How long is the Apprentice Kickstart Bonus available for?
The Apprentice Kickstart Bonus is available for commencements between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010.
How are the Apprentice Kickstart Bonus payments made?
Payments are made directly to the employer’s nominated bank account.
National Skills Needs List Occupation(s)
A Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical), Automotive Electrician
B Baker, Binder and Finisher, Boat Builder and Repairer, Bricklayer, Butcher
C Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Communications Linesperson, Cook
D Drainer
E Electrical Powerline Tradesperson, Electrician (Special Class), Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
F Fibrous Plasterer, Fitter, Flat Glass Tradesperson, Floor Finisher, Furniture Finisher, Furniture Upholsterer
G Gasfitter, General Communications Tradesperson, General Electrician, General Plumber
H Hairdresser
J Joiner
L Landscape Gardener, Lift Mechanic, Locksmith
M Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber, Metal Fabricator, Metal Machinist (First Class), Motor Mechanic
O Optical Mechanic
P Painter and Decorator, Panel Beater, Pastry Cook, Picture Framer, Pressure Welder, Printing Machinist
R Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic, Roof Plumber, Roof Slater and Tiler
S Screen Printer, Shearer, Sheetmetal Worker (First Class), Signwriter, Solid Plasterer, Stonemason
T Toolmaker, Tree Surgeon
V Vehicle Body Maker, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Trimmer
W Wall and Floor Tiler, Welder (First Class), Wood Machinist (A-Grade).
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