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Construction Training Fund · Australia
Construction Training Fund employer funding helps eligible employers offset the costs of training staff through grants and subsidies. The page covers apprentice and trainee grants, upskilling and short course funding, and the Mature-Age Wage Gap subsidy for eligible employers in Western Australia.
Funding
Up to $35K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
over the full term of the apprenticeship
Location
Western Australia
Who Can Apply
• Eligible employers, small or large, may access grants and subsidies to offset training costs.
• Businesses that employ an apprentice or trainee may be eligible for an apprentice grant.
• Apprentice Grant for Employers may provide up to $34,500 over the full term of the apprenticeship.
• Mature-Age Wage Gap funding applies to adult apprentices over the age of 21.
• Mature-Age Wage Gap funding applies in 9 different trades.
• Claims for Apprenticeship and Traineeship Grants are generally due at commencement, halfway through the training contract, and on successful completion.
• Some support may also be available for short-training courses, recognition of prior learning, and in some cases accommodation allowance.
Eligible employers, small or large, may access grants and subsidies to offset training costs. Businesses that employ an apprentice or trainee may be eligible for an apprentice grant of up to $34,500 over the full term of the apprenticeship. The Mature-Age Wage Gap program subsidises hiring adult apprentices over the age of 21 in 9 different trades. Claims for Apprenticeship and Traineeship Grants are made when due, with CTF contacting employers by email, and are generally due at commencement (6 months), halfway through the training contract, and on successful completion. Some funding may also be available for short-training courses, recognition of prior learning for building and construction training qualifications, and in some cases accommodation allowance.
What's Funded
Employing apprentices or trainees, funding industry-specific upskilling and short courses for employees, and subsidising the hiring of mature-age adult apprentices.Expected Outcomes
More apprentices and trainees employed, employees upskilled through short courses, and a stronger, safer and highly skilled workforce.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
trainingemployment
Keywords
employer fundingapprenticeshipstraineeshipstraining subsidiesupskillingshort coursesmature-age apprenticesconstruction industry
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Employer Funding?
The Employer Funding is a business grant offered by Construction Training Fund in Australia, providing Up to $35K in funding. Construction Training Fund employer funding helps eligible employers offset the costs of training staff through grants and subsidies. The page covers apprentice and trainee grants, upskilling and short course funding, and the Mature-Age Wage Gap subsidy for eligible employers in Western Australia.
2
How much funding does the Employer Funding provide?
The Employer Funding provides Up to $35K in funding. The typical project duration is over the full term of the apprenticeship.
3
Who is eligible for the Employer Funding?
- Eligible employers, small or large, may access grants and subsidies to offset training costs.
- Businesses that employ an apprentice or trainee may be eligible for an apprentice grant.
- Apprentice Grant for Employers may provide up to $34,500 over the full term of the apprenticeship.
- Mature-Age Wage Gap funding applies to adult apprentices over the age of 21.
- Mature-Age Wage Gap funding applies in 9 different trades.
- Claims for Apprenticeship and Traineeship Grants are generally due at commencement, halfway through the training contract, and on successful completion.
- Some support may also be available for short-training courses, recognition of prior learning, and in some cases accommodation allowance.
4
What activities are funded?
Employing apprentices or trainees, funding industry-specific upskilling and short courses for employees, and subsidising the hiring of mature-age adult apprentices.
5
How do I apply for the Employer Funding?
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