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GREEN FUTURE, SKILLED WORKFORCE: Clean ENERGY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

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The Government is spending $95.6 million over the next 9 years to support 10,000 New Energy Apprenticeships. The program will see eligible apprentices who started on or after January 1st 2023 receive up to $10,000 over the course of their apprenticeship to relieve cost of living pressures. 

JOBS AVAILABLE IN THE NEW ENERGY SECTOR

  • Agricultural and Agritech Technician 
  • Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 
  • Automotive Electrician 
  • Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) 
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson 
  • Civil Engineering Technician 
  • Electrical Linesworker / Electrical Line Mechanic 
  • Electrician (General) 
  • Electrician (Special Class) 
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 
  • Electroplater 
  • Engineering Patternmaker 
  • Fitter (General) 
  • Fitter and Turner 
  • Fitter-Welder 
  • Gasfitter 
  • Joiner 
  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician 
  • Metal Casting Trades Worker 
  • Metal Fabricator 
  • Metal Machinist (First Class) 
  • Metallurgical or Materials Technician 
  • Motor Mechanic (General) 
  • Plastics Technician 
  • Plumber (General) 
  • Pressure Welder 
  • Roof Plumber 
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker 
  • Small Engine Mechanic 
  • Technical Cable Jointer 
  • Technicians and Trades Workers nec 
  • Telecommunications Cable Jointer 
  • Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic 
  • Telecommunications Technician 
  • Vehicle Body Builder 
  • Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) 

NEW ENERGY JOB FIT TEST

Total Time: 20 min (approx.)
Find out how ready you are for a career in the New Energy industry. We will ask you specific questions about the New Energy careers that you are interested in and tell you what you need to do to get started. 
Click below to get started with our free Job Fit Test.
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Clean Energy Apprenticeships
The Australian Government launched the New Energy Apprenticeships program as part of its commitment to net zero emissions.

Apprentices

Full-time apprentices may be eligible to claim up to a maximum of $10,000. This is paid in intervals of $2,000 at 6, 12, 24 and 36-month intervals, and on completion of their apprenticeship. Part-time apprentices will receive half of the above payments ($1,000) and be able to claim up to a maximum of $5,000 at the same intervals. 

Employers

If you employ a New Energy Apprentice, you may be eligible for up to $15,000 in wage subsidies.

Click below to visit Apprenticeship Support Australia's website to find out more.

 

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