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Apprenticeship Training Support


What is Apprenticeship 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 the ATS paid?

Below is a graphic showing the ATS funding schedule, based on your apprentice’s qualification.

Please read further down for a written example of the funding.

Electrotechnology:

Based on a 4 year apprenticeship, a total funding amount of $6,200 is available and will paid at the completion of each year as a single payment of $1,550 (up to a total of 4 payments).

*Dual Trades will receive an additional payment of $1,550 on completion of year 5. 

Non-Electrotechnology:

Based on a 4 year apprenticeship, a total funding amount of $11,200 is available and will paid at the completion of each year as a single payment of $2,800 (up to a total of 4 payments).

Civil Construction (Cert III):

Based on a 3 year apprenticeship, a total funding amount of $11,205 is available and will paid at the completion of each year as a single payment of $3,735 (up to a total of 3 payments).

 


Is my business eligible for ATS?

To be eligible for funding, you, as the registered employer must:

  • Be registered and approved as an employer with CITB
  • Meet employer obligations described in the Training Contract (TC) and supporting Training Plan (TP).
  • Ensure your apprentice/trainee is still employed and in an active full or part time training contract for the claim period.
  • Have paid / will pay trade school fees for the apprentices/trainees.
  • Acknowledge that CITB will seek to recover any payment made that is not compliant with funding criteria.
  • Ensure your apprentice has an approved CITB number that is linked to your ABN

  • When do I receive my payments?
  • How will I be paid?
  • How do I check the status of my claim?

How to Apply


  1. Register your business with CITB.
  2. Get your apprentice to apply or renew their CITB number.
  3. Receive your login details from CITB.

We will send you an email notification once you have a claim ready to submit.

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