The New Energy Apprentice Support Payment provides direct financial assistance to Australian Apprentices in the clean energy sector. A full-time Australian Apprentice can receive a payment of $2,000 at 6,12, 24 and 36 months and completion; a part-time Australian Apprentice can receive $1,000. This payment is to help meet the cost-of-living pressures and to stay in training.

Eligibility requirements include:

• all primary eligibility requirements
• both the employer and Australian Apprentice complete a signed declaration
• be undertaking a Certificate III or above qualification and in an occupation identified as a clean energy on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List

Further information can be found in the Incentives System Guidelines. To determine your eligibility and information about applying, contact an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

For Employers!

Priority Wage Subsidy 10% of wages paid to the Australian Apprentice for first and second 12-month period (up to $1,500 per quarter)
5% of wages paid to the Australian Apprentice for the third 12-month period (up to $750 per quarter) A wage subsidy for employers of Australian Apprentices undertaking a qualification and occupation as listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List.