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Rocktools understands the need of Australian Apprenticeships, providing pre-packaged tools kits for each trade. These kits will help them save time and money so they don’t buy each tool individually.
We have kits for the following trade:
- Automotive / Mechanic
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Tiling & Welding.
For any other specialised kits please Contact Us for expert advise.
What are the Tools For Your Trade payments?
The Tools For Your Trade payments are five tax exempt cash payments provided to support Australian Apprentices with the costs of their training, purchases of relevant tools, and other costs associated with their Australian Apprenticeship. The payments are worth a total of $3800 and are paid directly to the Australian Apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.
Who is eligible for the Tools For Your Trade payments?
The Tools For Your Trade payments are available to Australian Apprentices who commence on or after
1 January 2010 who are undertaking a Certificate III or IV qualification leading to a trade occupation listed on the National Skills Needs List. For the most up-to-date version of the National Skills Needs List, visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au.
Australian Apprentices who commence on or after 1 January 2010 and are undertaking the following
Qualifications may also be eligible for Tools For Your Trade payments;
- Certificate II, III or IV agricultural qualification; or
- Certificate II, III or IV horticulture qualification in rural or regional Australia.
Your Australian Apprenticeships Centre will be able to confirm your eligibility for specific Tools For Your Trade payments.
When will eligible Australian Apprentices receive their payments?
The payments will be delivered as five tax exempt cash payments totalling $3800 over the life of the Australian Apprenticeship.
Payments will be made as follows:
- $800 payable after three months.
- $800 payable after 12 months.
- $800 payable after 24 months.
- $700 payable after 36 months.
- $1,500 payable upon successful completion of the Australian Apprenticeship.
Australian Apprentices may be eligible for one or more of the Tools For Your Trade payments during the course of their Australian Apprenticeship. Eligibility for each of the Tools For Your Trade payments will be assessed by your Australian Apprenticeships Centre.
What about part-time and Australian School-based Apprentices?
Part-time Australian Apprentices or Australian School-based Apprentices will receive the first payment once they have completed three months of their Australian Apprenticeship. Subsequent payments will be paid after 24, 48, and 72 months and upon successful completion of the Australian Apprenticeship.
What if an Australian Apprentice completes their training early?
If an Australian Apprentice completes their Australian Apprenticeship prior to reaching a payment point, they will receive the balance of the Tools For Your Trade payments owed to them. The Tools For Your Trade payments for which they are eligible will depend on their individual circumstances. To discuss eligibility for Tools For Your Trade payments please contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre.
What about Australian Apprentices who commenced on or before 31 December 2009 and are undertaking an eligible qualification?
If an Australian Apprentice commenced their Australian Apprenticeship on or before 31 December 2009they may be eligible for some assistance provided under the Tools For Your Trade payment initiative. To discuss eligibility for Tools For Your Trade payments please contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre.
How do eligible Australian Apprentices apply for Tools For Your Trade payments?
Australian Apprenticeships Centres are contracted by the Australian Government to administer the Tools For Your Trade payments. Your Australian Apprenticeships Centre will be able to determine eligibility for Tools For Your Trade payments and assist with making a claim.
How will Tools For Your Trade payments be received?
The Tools For Your Trade payments are paid directly into the Australian Apprentice’s nominated bank account.
What about paying tax?
Tools For Your Trade payments are tax-exempt. If you have any questions about how tax-exempt payments are treated as income you can talk to the Tax Office on 13 28 61, an accountant or a registered tax agent.
Where can I find out more?
For more information about Australian Apprenticeships visit your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre, visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au, or call the Australian Apprenticeships referral line on 13 38 73 to find Australian Apprenticeships Centres in your region
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