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code of conduct
The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Code of Conduct applies to all Apprenticeship Network Providers and their 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)
Starting 1 January 2024, Trade Support Loans (TSL) will be 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 ($51,550 for 2023-24).
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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. The below application/claim forms must now be submitted via the ADMS Portal:
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Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan (AASL) Application Form
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Australian Apprentice Training Support Payments (AATSP)
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New Energy Apprentice Support Payment (NEASP)
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Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHFA) Application Form
To find out how to set up your ADMS account please download our guide HERE
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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 Apprenticeship Network 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. The incentive is available for Australian Apprentices commencing or recommencing from 1st July 2022.
To find out how to claim the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment, download the PDF below and follow the easy steps inside.
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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.