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Earn while you learn with APM Apprenticeships
With APM Apprenticeships, you can choose from a wide range of qualifications across all industries and you may be eligible for government financial support and other benefits.
As a specialist Australian Apprenticeship Support Service (AASS) Provider, we deliver tailored support to female apprentices in male-dominated trade roles, apprentices in clean energy occupations, and First Nations apprentices.
With an apprenticeship, you will be able to earn while you learn on-the-job and while you study at TAFE or other schools, and you’ll gain valuable skills and experience to launch your career after you’re fully qualified.
An apprenticeship usually takes between three to four years to complete, and a traineeship is usually between one to two years.
Advantages of an apprenticeship
- Practical hands-on training
- Paid work and structured learning
- Financial incentives for Priority List qualifications
- Formal recognition of your skills and experience
- National recognised qualification
- Support to continue and complete your apprenticeship
Financial Incentives
Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
The Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP) offers up to $2,500 for eligible Australian Apprentices in an occupation and linked qualification listed on the Priority List paid over four instalments:
- $625 at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months (full-time)
- $315 at 6 and 12 months and $310 at 18 and 24 months (part time)
Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP)
The Key Apprenticeship Program contains two streams:
- New Energy Apprenticeship stream
- Housing Construction Apprenticeship stream
The KAP payment is available to eligible Australian Apprentices in the new energy and housing construction occupations that are:
- linked to a qualification listed on the Priority List
- defined as a KAP eligible occupation
- providing meaningful exposure, experience, and work in the clean energy or housing construction sector
KAP provides financial support of up to $10,000 for full-time, and up to $5,000 for part-time apprenticeships over the life of the Australian Apprenticeship journey.
Payments are made according to the following schedule and rates:
- $2,000 at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months and on completion (full-time)
- $1,000 at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months and on completion (part-time)
Living away from Home Allowance (LAFHA)
Australian Apprentices undertaking a Certificate II or above qualification may be eligible for LAFHA if they have to move away from their parental/guardian home for the first time to start or remain in an Australian Apprenticeship, or are homeless. As of July 1, 2026, LAFHA rates increased in line with Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The schedule and rates for these payments are as follows:
- $125.52 per week for the first 12-month period from the start date
- $94.14 per week for the second 12-month period
- $47.07 per week for the third 12-month period
A statutory declaration is now accepted as sufficient evidence for Apprentices applying for LAFHA due to homelessness. Read the LAFHA Factsheet for more information.
Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL)
Get extra financial support while you complete your apprenticeship. Apprenticeship Support Loans are flexible loans that can help cover everyday expenses such as tools, equipment, transport and living costs.
- Maximum loan amount: Up to $27,048 (2026–27)
- Repayment threshold: $69,528 annual income (2026–27)
Speak with APM Apprenticeships to explore support options available to you or read more.
Useful links
APM Support & Contact
Financial Support & Concessions
Apprenticeship & Employment Resources
Who can do an apprenticeship?
- School leavers: Just finished school? You can start an apprenticeship.
- Career changers: Want a new job or career? You can start an apprenticeship.
- Adults: Thinking of re-entering the workforce? You can start an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships have a flexible eligibility. You can even start while still in school through a school-based apprenticeship. You can study full-time, part-time, or mix both, earning and learning as you go.
Typically, to join an apprenticeship, you are required to be:
- of working age
- an Australian citizen
- a permanent resident or have a Visa that allows you to work in Australia
Types of apprenticeships
School-based Apprenticeship
A school-based apprenticeship lets you mix school, part-time work, and formal study. This helps you get a head start on your career while still in school.
You might finish your apprenticeship one or two years faster or even complete a traineeship before finishing Year 12. The time it takes depends on the job and qualification.
Traineeship
A traineeship is a deal between you and your employer. They train you in a specific industry, and you agree to work and learn.
Traineeships can last from nine months to four years, depending on the job and the level of qualification.
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship usually lasts three to four years. It combines hands-on work with off-the-job training from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
When you finish, you'll have a nationally recognised qualification and valuable skills that many employers want.
Your feedback
At APM we welcome your comments and questions about your support.
You can share your compliments, complaints, and feedback about APM Apprenticeships and all our employment services programs via our Contact us page.
Serendipity WA Pty Ltd trading as APM Employment Services is a Provider contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to provide Australian Apprenticeship Support Services to prospective and current Australian Apprentices, and Employers of Australian Apprentices. APM Employment Services is one of a number of Apprentice Connect Australia Providers in Victoria. This website does not represent the Australian Government.
