Apprentice Training Support
CITB provides funding support for employers of apprentices and trainees in the building and construction industry to contribute to the costs of off-job and on-job training, supervision, and assessment.
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How is ATS funding paid?
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Am I eligible for ATS funding?
To be eligible for funding, you, as the registered employer must be:
- CITB Eligible
- meet CITB funding criteria
Your apprentice must be:
- in an active Training Contract (TC)
- undertaking a CITB endorsed qualification
- have an approved CITB number
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Employer Funding Conditions
Eligible employers receiving the payments must:
- Comply with the obligations described in the TC and supporting Training Plan (TP) lodged with the relevant State Government department.
- Ensure the apprentice/trainee is still employed AND in an active training contract for the claim period.
- Agree to pay the relevant RTO directly for all off-site and associated trade training and assessment costs for the eligible apprentices/trainees supported by the CITB payment.
- Acknowledge that CITB will seek to recover any payment made that is not compliant with funding criteria.
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Claims and the employer’s responsibilities:
Please note there may be an issue with your claim if you have not notified CITB within 10 working days for any of the following:
- Change of business address, phone number, email or ABN.
- Apprentice/Trainee suspension, cancellation of Training Contract or completion of apprenticeship.
- You must also notify Trainee & Apprenticeship Services (TAS) of these changes on 1800 673 097 or visit Skills SA to download and submit a form.
Check your claim anytime
Did you know that you can check your claim online at any time using the Employer Login.
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