Clean Energy Apprenticeships

Eligible Clean Energy Apprentices may be able to access a range of Australian Government payments, allowances and loans to help with training costs, tools, transport, living expenses, and the cost of completing their qualification. 

New Energy Apprentice Support – Up to $10,000 

Eligible apprentices undertaking approved clean energy occupations may receive financial support through the Key Apprenticeship Program. 

Full-time apprentices 

• $2,000 at 6 months 
• $2,000 at 12 months 
• $2,000 at 24 months 
• $2,000 at 36 months 
• $2,000 on completion 

Maximum support: $10,000 

Part-time apprentices 

• $1,000 at 6 months 
• $1,000 at 12 months 
• $1,000 at 24 months 
• $1,000 at 36 months 
• $1,000 on completion 

Maximum support: $5,000 

To qualify, your apprenticeship must be in an eligible clean energy occupation and your employer must provide meaningful exposure to clean energy work. 

Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) 

If you need to move away from your parent or guardian's home to begin or continue your apprenticeship, or you're experiencing homelessness, you may be eligible for additional financial support. 

Current weekly payment rates 

• First 12 months: $125 per week 
• Second 12 months: $94 per week 
• Third 12 months: $47 per week 

A statutory declaration may be accepted as evidence for apprentices applying because of homelessness. 

Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans (AASL) 

Flexible loans are available to help cover apprenticeship-related costs including: 

• Tools and equipment 
• Transport costs 
• Everyday living expenses 

Maximum loan amount (2026–27): $27,048 

Income repayment threshold (2026–27): $69,528