Welcome to Apprenticeship Support Australia
Congratulations on your decision to become an apprentice or trainee! It’s an exciting time to be joining the Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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 guide
Select your state to download your sign up guide:
Download the pdf guide based on when you started or recommenced your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Download the pdf guide based on when you started or recommenced your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Incentives and funding
The Australian government offers a range of support payments and incentives for apprentices and trainees, so you can focus on your education and training without worrying about the cost of living.
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 apprenticeship in a priority occupation.
Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA)
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.
Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL)
From 1 January 2024, Trade Support Loans (TSL) are known as Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL). You may be eligible to take out a loan while undertaking your training.
Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP)
The Key Apprenticeship Program is designed to encourage apprentices to choose new energy and housing construction careers. The incentive is available for apprentices commencing from 1 July 2025.
Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program Guidelines
This guideline outlines the administration, delivery, and payment structure of the Incentive System. Participants must meet both primary and standard eligibility requirements to claim payments, and additional criteria apply for specific payment types.
Important documents
We've provided some important documents and resources for you.
How we use and protect your data
We may be required to collect and store your personal information. Data collected will be used for program administration, monitoring and evaluation and calculating payment eligibility.
The Apprentice Connect Australia Provider – Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct applies to all Apprentice Connect Australia Providers and the staff. It represents the standards they apply when they deal with you.
Code of good practice
This has been developed to ensure employers, apprentices and trainees entering into a training contract have a clear understanding of each other’s obligations and expectations throughout the lifetime of your apprenticeship.
Training obligations fact sheet
It is important that you are aware of these contractual obligations related to your apprenticeship to help you understand what to expect.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number that gives you access to your personal training records in the National VET Data Collection. You need to provide this at the sign-up.
Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS)
ADMS is an online platform developed by the Australian Government that helps manage claims and applications for apprentices.
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman site provides useful guides for starting an apprenticeship or traineeship. This will help you understand your pay and entitlements, plus provide some handy contact links for further information.
National employment standards
Understanding the National Employment Standards (NES) is essential for ensuring compliance and protecting your rights.
Get in touch
We are here to help. If you need support or help with any incentives, get in touch.