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Your sign-up guide
It’s an exciting time to be joining the Vocational Education and Training Industry. By combining work and study you will quickly gain the skills and experience you need to build a successful career. Download your sign-up reference guide to learn more.
Sign-up guide for Apprentices/Trainees who commenced/recommenced BEFORE 1 July 2024
Sign-up guide for Apprentices/Trainees who commenced/recommenced ON OR FROM 1 July 2024
Australian Apprenticeships Priority List
The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List identifies trade, community and personal services occupations identified as experiencing national skills shortage. See the full list of occupations in our PDF.
Australian Apprenticeships Priority List For commencements from 23 April 2024
Australian Apprenticeship Priority List for Commencements from 1 January 2024
Australian Apprenticeship Priority List 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Australian Apprenticeship Priority List 1 July to 31 December 2022
Code of conduct
The Australian Apprentice Support Service Code of Conduct applies to all Apprentice Connect Australia Providers and the staff. It represents the standards they apply when they deal with you.
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Code of good practice
This has been developed to ensure Employers and Apprentices/Trainees entering into a Training Contract have a clear understanding of each other’s obligations and expectations throughout the lifetime of an Australian Apprenticeship.
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TRAINING CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS FACT SHEET
As an apprentice/trainee, employer, parent or guardian, there are contractual obligations you should be aware of. It is important that you are aware of these obligations to help you understand what to expect. Download now to see your obligations.
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Unique student identifier fact sheet
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number made up of ten numbers and/or letters, that allows you to access your personal training records in the National VET Data Collection. You need to provide this at the sign-up.
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Living away from home allowance
LAFHA is a Commonwealth Government allowance to assist you if you have to move away from home to take up or continue with your apprenticeship or traineeship. Click the PDF below to see if you may be eligibile to receive this assistance.
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Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL)
From 1 January 2024, Trade Support Loans (TSL) are known as Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL).
In order to assist you with everyday spending and costs associated with living whilst you undertake training, you may be eligible to take out a loan. The obligation to repay starts when you are earning a sustainable income ($54,435 for 2024-25).
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The Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS)
The Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) is an electronic system developed and maintained by the Australian Government that aims to better support the needs of apprentices, trainees and employers and will assist in managing claims and applications. ADMS replaced the old methods of submitting application/claim forms via post or email.
To find out how to set up your ADMS account please download our guide.
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Fair work ombudsman information
The Fair Work Ombudsman site provides useful guides for starting an apprenticeship or traineeship. This will help you to understand your pay and entitlements, plus provide some handy contact links for further information.
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How we use and protect your data
As your Provider of choice, we may be required to collect and store personal information about you. Information collected will be used for program administration, monitoring and evaluation and calculating payment eligibility for both employers and Australian Apprentices. Read more about the Australian Privacy Principle 5.
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Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
The Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment provides direct financial support (up to a maximum of two years) to Australian Apprentices commencing an Australian Apprenticeship in a priority occupation.
To find out how to claim the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment, download the PDF below.
For Commencements From 1 July 2024
For Commencements From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024
New Energy Apprentice Support Payment
The New Energy Apprentice Support Payment is designed to encourage apprentices to choose clean energy careers, improve retention rates and deliver more successful completions by providing direct financial support to Australian Apprentices commencing an Australian Apprenticeship in a clean energy occupation. The incentive is available for apprentices commencing from 1st January 2023. To find out how to claim the New Energy Apprentice Support Payment download the PDF below.
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National Employment Standards
Understanding the National Employment Standards (NES) is essential for ensuring compliance and protecting your rights. Whether you're navigating the complexities of parental leave, managing annual leave entitlements, or ensuring proper notice of termination, the NES guide provides detailed insights to help you every step of the way.
Read more about the essential employment entitlements for all Australian employees here.
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