An Existing Worker Traineeship is a 24 month qualification which is funded by the Commonwealth Government. Employers can apply for incentive payments for employees who do not have tertiary qualifications. They then use this funding to pay the course fees for their employee's training.

Currently the IFS is able to deliver 5 of its qualifications to Existing Worker Trainees. The table below identifies which qualifications are funded in each State.

State Listing of Government Funded - EXISTING WORKER TRAINEESHIPS

Eligibility Criteria

For an employer to be able to apply for Existing Worker Funding their employee/s MUST:

• HAVE BEEN employed for at least 3 months full time or 12 months part time; AND
• BE an Australian Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident OR a New Zealand Citizen with more than 6 months residency in Australia; AND
• NOT have an Australian qualification higher than a Certificate II* level; AND
• NOT be currently studying.

* If the qualification is over 7 years old and not higher than a Certificate IV level the person may still be eligible. Please check with your Australian Apprenticeship Centre Representative.

Government Funding

If employees fulfil all of the above criteria the employer is entitled to receive incentive payments from the Commonwealth Government.

There are a number of incentives available to employers - generally $4,000 for each eligible trainee. You should contact a local Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) who can supply you with detailed information on the range of benefits available.

You can find the name of AACs in your area by clicking here.