Government Funding

There are a number of Australian Government Employer Incentives to aid employers to open up genuine opportunities for skills-based training of their employees.

Australian Apprenticeships

Employers may be eligible for $4,000 for each eligible employee (full-time or part-time) from the government for government funded training.  If individuals have not completed a Certificate III or above in the past 7 years then you may be eligible for funding for them to undertake their Certificate IV course.  Contact us for more information 1800 662 262.

The following courses have possible funding in the states indicated:

N – New Workers (Been employed with the Company less than 3 months)

E – Existing Workers (Been employed with the Company more than 3 months)

Federal funding (F) – when a company pays for the course up-front and gets $1,500 after 3 months and the balance on completion of the qualification.

State Funding (S) – when an enrolment fee is required upfront to the RTO from the company/individual.  Upon completion of the course, the state govt then pays the RTO the balance outstanding.  The company may also be eligible to claim federal funding of $4,000 on completion.

“Train the Trainer” is subsidised by the WA State Government for Supervisors of Trainees/ Apprenticeships.  Contact us for more details.

An Australian Apprenticeship is a great way for an employer to recruit and integrate a new employee into a business and professionally develop an existing employee, whilst providing nationally accredited training. It is a wonderful way for a new employee to learn your business. Apprenticeships include both traditional trade apprenticeships and non-traditional traineeships in approximately 500 industries. Australian Apprentices must be at least 15 years of age and may already hold a qualification. There is no maximum age. Training can be developed to suit the specific needs of your business. It may be totally on the job or a combination of on and off the job training.

Australian Apprentices can be employed on a full time or part time basis and must work a minimum of 15 / 21 hours per week.   

Depending on eligibility of your Australian Apprentice you may be entitled to claim some of these Commonwealth Incentives:-        

Benefits for the employee

Nationally recognised training systems, combined with a variety of delivery modes, provide students with more choices and flexibility: Flexible quality training, Personalised training tailored to each individual, Nationally accredited qualifications, Access to a range of support staff and services, On-the-job training that does not disrupt your other commitments, Recognition of their prior skills, Monthly contact on the job, Scheduled skills based workshops (if required), Training resources supplied, A training program tailored to suit your needs.

Benefits for the employer

Increased productivity, Motivated workers, Improved quality and services, Savings on materials and capital costs, Assistance in the form of government incentives and subsidies, Flexible training options, Access to part time and school based employees, New training opportunities, Payroll Tax rebate (depending on the State regulations).

AAMC Training has forged close relationships with some of the key apprenticeship centers.  For more information contact AAMC Training Group on 1800 662 262.