What is the Apprentice Support Bonus?
The Apprentice Support Bonus is an annual payment made directly to eligible apprentices and trainees on the anniversary of their apprenticeship/traineeship commencement date.
You are eligible for the apprentice support payment if you are a new or existing apprentice or trainee whose apprenticeship or traineeship anniversary of commencement falls after 1 July 2024. CTF understands training is hard, and wants to offer support for apprentices.
How much can I receive from the Apprentice Support Bonus?
The table below details how your support payment works. Make sure to check the duration of your apprenticeship. If you are part-time, your annual payment will be a part-payment.
| Apprenticeship Duration | End of Year 1 | End of Year 2 | End of Year 3 | End of Year 4 | Total claimable |
| 12 months | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| 18 months | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| 24 months | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 | ||
| 36 months | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $2,000 | |
| 48 months | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
If you complete your apprenticeship early, you can still receive the remaining Apprentice Support Bonus payments you are eligible for at the end of your apprenticeship. Claims must be within 12 months of reaching your commencement date anniversary.
The Apprentice Support Bonus is available until 30 June 2028 and final claims can be made until 30 June 2029.
How do I claim the Apprentice Support Bonus?
Claiming apprentice support is simple. If you are an existing apprentice or trainee, an email will be sent to you, congratulating you on your anniversary, and inviting you to lodge a claim in the CTF portal.
If your commencement date anniversary falls between 1 July 2024 and January 2025, an email will be sent to you, congratulating you on your anniversary and inviting you to lodge a claim in the CTF portal.
What other support is there for apprentices?
Construction Training Fund has a range of apprentice support programs available to help those working in the construction industry. Apprentices or trainees may be eligible for the Apprentice Tool Allowance at the beginning and upon completion of their qualification and the Travel and Accommodation Allowance for those in regional WA who have to travel for off-the-job training. CTF also fund a Disaster Recovery Grant for those working in the rebuilding of communities impacted by disasters. If you have questions about eligibility or funding available, please get in touch at the link below.
Apprentice Support Bonus FAQs
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