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Wages & Conditions
Wages and conditions for apprenticeships and traineeships vary. As a minimum, you must be paid a training wage as outlined in the award or agreement for your occupation or industry. The wage you are paid will depend on your apprenticeship or traineeship and the progress you make.
Wage Levels
For most apprenticeships and traineeships, the wage is calculated as a percentage of the wage paid to qualified workers, and depends on the year or level you have reached in your apprenticeship or traineeship. When you have achieved the competencies required for your current level (or after the end of a period of time - usually 12 months), you can progress to the next wage level of your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Federal and State Awards
Federal and state awards set out the minimum wages and conditions of employment for specified employees, including Australian apprentices / trainees. Awards may include minimum rates of pay, allowances, overtime, penalty rates, hours of work and leave provisions. More than one award may apply to an employee but provide different parts of the overall employment package. To determine which awards applys to you, contact Wageline (www.wageline.qld.gov.au).
School-Based Apprenticeships
If you are a school-based apprentice or trainee, your employer must provide a minimum of 48 days full-time (or 80 days full-time if undertaking an electotechnology apprenticeship) paid employment for each year of your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Part-Time Apprenticeships
If you are a part-time apprentice or trainee, you must work a minimum of 15 hours per week, including the time spent training at work and with the training provider. These 15 hours per week must be averaged over each four week period for the duration of your apprenticeship or traineeship.
