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Apprenticeships

The employer of an apprentice must provide the apprentice with:

every opportunity to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge of the trade
access to structured on and/or off-the-job training
time off work to attend training when necessary
time at work to undertake structured training
a safe working environment
a work environment free from any form of harassment
other benefits specified in the agreement or industrial arrangement (eg. a tool allowance).

The employer is responsible for ensuring that an apprentice has access to the full range of work required to develop the skills and industry knowledge they need on the job.

There is a probationary period of employment for up to 3 months when an apprenticeship begins with a new employer.

The relevant apprenticeship agreement, made in accordance with an apprenticeship scheme, must be signed by the employer and the apprentice and lodged with Department of Education and Training (DET) within 28 days.

Further details are outlined on the Department of Education and Training (DET) website.

Pay rates and Awards

Awards that apply to apprentices are listed below and pay rates can be found in the pay rates section of each award. Apprentices are entitled to most of the conditions of that trade under the appropriate award.

If you are not sure what award applies to your apprenticeship please call OIR on 131 628.

This information should be read in conjunction with the appropriate award

The following NSW Awards provide for apprenticeships:

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Date Created: 23 April 2007
Last Reviewed : 13 March 2008

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