NSW Government Financial Assistance
200 Gear Up allowance for apprentices
First-time apprentices in New South Wales who commence their apprenticeship after 1 January 2008 will receive a $200 “Gear Up” clothing allowance to assist them to purchase appropriate and safe clothing, including uniforms and protective equipment. The $200 will be automatically paid when an apprenticeship attains “registered” status or three months after the commencement date.
Travel and accommodation assistance
Apprentices and new entrant trainees may be eligible for travel and accommodation assistance if they need to travel more than 120kms round trip to attend day or block release with their registered training organisation.
$100 rebate on car registration for apprentices
First and second year apprentices may be eligible to receive a $100 rebate on their car registration. To be eligible for the rebate, the vehicle must be:
- registered in NSW
- registered in the name of an eligible apprentice, or jointly with an eligible apprentice
- be registered for general private or general business use
- have been registered in the name of an eligible apprentice, or jointly with an eligible apprentice, at the time the registration fee and motor vehicle tax were last paid.
Continuing Apprentices Placement Service (CAPS)
CAPS is a NSW Government service that helps apprentices and trainees (in skills shortage occupations) who have lost their jobs because of the economic downturn to find an employer and complete their apprenticeship or traineeship. Unemployed apprentices and trainees who are completing a certificate in a skills shortage occupation may also be entitled to financial assistance up to a maximum of $2500 to relocate to or from a regional area to continue their apprenticeship or traineeship.
Contact ATEL AusNAC on 1300 287 622