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PLUMBING APPRENTICES QUEENSLAND
Ryan Kearney (right) with Wayne Smith, PAQ
DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR TOMORROW’S PLUMBERS
Right now, there is plenty of support for businesses who are looking to grow their workforce and put on an apprentice or trainee.
After conducting a study on skills shortages in Queensland, the Queensland Government made it a priority to entice young people to enter trades like plumbing, investing $32 million in funding to pay for the training component for apprentices and help make it more costeffective for businesses.
Further to the State Government funding, in response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government has made available 50% wage subsidies for businesses who employ an apprentice or trainee, under the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements initiative.
How Does a Business Employ an Apprentice or Trainee?
Employing an apprentice or trainee involves some paperwork and legwork. You may need help to first find your new apprentice or trainee, there is often some research on the best training course involved, organising the training contract, and submitting your sign-up paperwork.
An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider is contracted by the Australian Government to handle all the complexities of placing your apprentice or trainee.
What Kind of Apprenticeship or Traineeship?
Whether you are looking to train the next plumber for your business, someone to help in your retail trade store, or you need someone in your office to help with administration, hiring someone under an apprenticeship or traineeship is a smart way to go!
Not only will you be potentially eligible for 50% wage subsidies, but your new employee is also gaining a qualification while learning valuable skills within your specific business requirements.
What to Do Next
The team at BUSY At Work is the largest AASN provider in Queensland and is here to support Queensland businesses who are looking to put on an apprentice or trainee. Available from 8am to 8pm, you can contact BUSY At Work on 13 28 79 or email busy@busyatwork.com.au. Or for further information visit www.busyatwork.com.au.
Article supplied by Australian Apprenticeship Support Network.
Take the hard work out of recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration. Access highly-skilled, motivated staff who exceed industry standards.
Plumbing Apprentices Queensland (PAQ) recruits and trains plumbing, roof plumbing, and refrigeration apprentices, and all staff are hand-picked, trained, and managed by PAQ and hired to you for the duration needed.
With the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements scheme, PAQ hosts will benefit: • Returned in full any wage subsidies we receive for apprentices • Eligible apprentices employed between 5 October 2020 and 30 September 2021 attract a full 12 months of wage subsidies from the date of employment • Wage subsidies are up to $7,000 per quarter
For more information, visit www.plumber.com.au/paq/host-employers or call 07 3273 0800.
Zachary Parker (centre) with his host employer Gabriel Bothma (right) from Gabriel Bothma Airconditioning, and Wayne Smith, PAQ
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