Apprenticeship Support Programme
17 June 2020 – The New Zealand Government confirm $390 million subsidy for employers to train apprentices.
The Apprenticeship Support Programme (ASP) is a cross-agency government response to help employers retain and bring on new apprentices, while dealing with the effects of COVID- 19.
Employers and business will be able to access a range of schemes under the ASP that seek to provide financial support. Specifically, the Apprenticeship Boost scheme will allow employers to apply for funding support for their first and second year apprentices. Access to the Apprenticeship Boost is via the Ministry of Social Development and more detailed information is available at:
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/work/appprentice-support/apprentice-support-programme.html
Funding of $1,000 per month for a first year apprentice and $500 a month for second year apprentices will be available, up until they complete 24 months of their training. The Apprenticeship Boost scheme will be available from August 2020 and is expected to be in accessible for 20 months.
More details are expected to be announced as soon as possible.
Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund
The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) will support learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees.
2nd June 2020: The TTAF will cover fees from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022 and will be paid directly to Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This will enable TEOs to provide education and training without fees to learners.
TTAF will make a range of training and apprenticeship programmes at sub-degree level free for learners. It is targeted towards industry skill needs where demand from employers for these skills will continue to be strong, or is expected to grow, during New Zealand’s recovery period from the impacts of COVID-19.
Carpentry Apprenticeship Training is included under Building as one of the targeted areas covered under the TTAF. More information and FAQ are available at:
Budget Announcement Industry Training
27th May 2020 : The Government recently announced a package of new funding for industry training, including training in the building and construction sector. This announcement included funding for supporting employers and also for those people looking to enter training and apprenticeships. These programmes were announced in the budget as becoming available from 1st July 2020.
Currently the detail of these packages is being formulated and as soon as further details we will provide updates. Further information including FAQ is available at: https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/targeted-training-and-apprenticeship-fund/
Why Should I consider ITAB to train my Apprentice?
ITAB combines the parts of a traditional apprenticeship with modern teaching and learning techniques.
The ITAB Apprenticeship programme ensures apprentices are taught and assessed by professionals giving them a better range of skills that employers can rely on.
Enrolling your employee into an ITAB Apprenticeship will ensure:
- Better communication & feedback from qualified tutors.
- Consultation on practical assessment and progress of your apprentice.
- Better trained and competent apprentices who understand the building process.
- Third party assistance on administration processes and advice from ITAB.
- Free Employment Agreement – supplied by NZCB.
- Access to hardship grants via ITAB’s grants and giving programme for financial assistance for your apprentice – conditions apply. Apply Here
- Automatic entry into the annual NZCB Apprentice Challenge for all ITAB enrolled apprentices.
- Alignment with NZCB – NZ’s leading Building Trade Association, who is invested in Trade Qualified Carpenters.