AP789529CRV - Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award 1998

5.3 APPRENTICE RATES OF PAY

[Pt I:Pt 5:5.3.1 varied by Q1020 R5307 S8605 PR904632 PR918271 PR932048 PR947308; PR959867; substituted by PR969026 ppc 06Mar06]

5.3.1 Apprentice Rates of Pay

Except as provided for in clause 5.4 adult apprentices the minimum weekly and hourly wage rates for apprentices shall be set out in the following tables. Progression through the stages set out in this table shall be in accordance with clause 5.3.2.

5.3.1(a) Relevant attribute of person at the time of entering into an indenture or contract of training as an apprentice

Stage of apprentice-ship	Column 1	Hourly rate	Column 2	Hourly rate	Column 3	Hourly rate	Column 4	Hourly rate
	Completed Year 10 or less		Completed Year 11		Completed Year 12		Adult (ie. over 21 years of age)
Stage 1	242.80	6.39	273.80	7.21	293.00	7.71	455.00	11.97
Stage 2	318.00	8.37	318.00	8.37	340.00	8.95	484.40	12.75
Stage 3	433.70	11.41	433.70	11.41	433.70	11.41	501.10	13.19
Stage 4	508.80	13.39	508.80	13.39	523.60	13.78	523.60	13.78

This table shall apply to higher engineering trade apprentices and advanced engineering trade apprentices except that in stage 4 higher engineering trade apprentices shall receive a minimum rate of 88% of C7 and advanced engineering trade apprentices shall receive a minimum of 88% of C5 in stage 4.

5.3.1(b) The rates in the table in 5.3.1(a) are established on the following basis.

	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
	Completed Year 10 or less	Completed Year 11	Completed Year 12	Adult (ie. over 21 years of age)
Stage 1	42% of the C10 trades rate	80% of the unapprenticed junior rate under this award for an 18 year old	The relevant rate applicable to a trainee commencing after year 12 under the National Training Wage Award Skill Level A.	Clause 5.4 of this award.
Stage 2	55% of the C10 trades rate	55% of the C10 trades rate	The relevant rate applicable to a trainee commencing at year 12 plus one year under the National Training Wage Award Skill Level A.	Clause 5.4 of this award.
Stage 3	75% of the C10 trades rate	75% of the C10 trades rate	75% of the C10 rate	Clause 5.4 of this award
Stage 4	88% of the C10 trades rate	88% of the C10 trades rate	The relevant adult apprentice rate under clause 5.4 of this award	Clause 5.4 of this award.

5.3.1(c) Phasing in of New Wage Rates for First Year Apprentices who have Completed Year 12

First Year apprentices who were employed as at 6 March 2006 and who have completed Year 12 shall be entitled to the following rates of pay in lieu of the rate set out in Column 3 for Stage 1:

(i)	From 6 March 2006 to 5 September 2006	$273.80
(ii)	From 6 September 2006 to completion of stage 1	$293.00

The above rates shall only apply while the person remains a first year apprentice.

5.3.2 Apprentice Rates – Competency Based Progression

[new Pt I:Pt 5:5.3.2 inserted by PR969026 ppc 06Mar06]

The wage rates for each stage of the apprenticeship are set out in clause 5.3.1 above. The conditions for progression to each stage are set out in the following table.

5.3.2(a) Engineering Trades Person

Where the training plan provides for the completion of a relevant AQF 3 qualification:

Stage of Apprenticeship	Entry, Exit and Progression Requirements
Stage 1	Entry Nil entry requirements Exit There is no exit point at this stage.
Stage 2	Entry
	An apprentice enters Stage 2:
		on attainment of 25% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification specified in the training plan ; or
		12 months* after commencing the apprenticeship;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit There is no exit point at this stage *See note below.
Stage 3	Entry
	An apprentice enters Stage 3:
		on attainment of 50% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification specified in the training plan; or
		12 months* after commencing Stage 2;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit There is no exit point at this stage
Stage 4	Entry An apprentice enters Stage 4:
		on attainment of 75% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification specified in the training plan; or
		12 months * after commencing Stage 3;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit Upon the attainment of 100% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification specified in the training plan and subject to clauses 4.2.6(j) and 4.2.6(m) an apprentice will exit with the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification

5.3.2(b) Higher Engineering Tradesperson

Where the training plan provides for the completion of a relevant AQF 4 qualification:

Stage of Apprenticeship	Entry, Exit and Progression Requirements
Stage 1	Entry Nil entry requirements Exit There is no exit point at this stage.
Stage 2	Entry
	An apprentice enters Stage 2:
		on attainment of 25% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification specified in the training plan ; or
		12 months* after commencing the apprenticeship;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit There is no exit point at this stage.
Stage 3	Entry An apprentice enters Stage 3:
		on attainment of 50% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification specified in the training plan; or
		12 months* after commencing Stage 2;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit Upon the attainment of 75% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification specified in the training plan and subject to clauses 4.2.6(j) and 4.2.6(m) an apprentice will exit with the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification.
Stage 4	Entry An apprentice enters Stage 4:
		on attainment of 75% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification specified in the training plan or
		12 months* after commencing Stage 3
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit Upon the attainment of 100% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification specified in the training plan and subject to clauses 4.2.6(j) and 4.2.6(m) an apprentice will exit with the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification

5.3.2(c) Advanced Engineering Tradesperson

Where the training plan provides for the completion of a relevant AQF 5 qualification:

Stage of Apprenticeship	Entry, Exit and Progression Requirements
Stage 1	Entry Nil entry requirements. Exit There is no exit point at this stage.
Stage 2	Entry
	An apprentice enters Stage 2:
		on attainment of 25% of the total competency points for the relevant Diploma of Engineering qualification specified in the training plan; or
		12 months* after commencing the apprenticeship;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit There is no exit point at this stage.
Stage 3	Entry An apprentice enters Stage 3:
		on attainment of 50% of the total competency points for the relevant Diploma of Engineering qualification specified in the training plan; or
		12 months* after commencing Stage 2;
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit Upon the attainment of 75% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Diploma qualification specified in the training plan and subject to clauses 4.2.6(j) and 4.2.6(m) an apprentice may exit with the relevant AQF Certificate III and/or AQF Certificate IV qualification.
Stage 4	Entry
	An apprentice enters Stage 4
		On the attainment of 75% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Diploma specified in the training plan; or
		12 months * after commencing Stage 3, subject to clause 4.2.6(j)(ii);
	whichever is earlier.
	Exit Upon the attainment of 100% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Diploma qualification specified in the training plan and subject to clauses 4.2.6(j) and 4.2.6(m), an apprentice will exit with a relevant AQF Diploma Qualification.

* Subject to clause 4.2.6(m) – Lost Time.

An apprentice who completes a Diploma of Engineering Qualification and where the qualification is relevant to the employment he or she shall be paid 95% of the C5 rate in the first year after completion of the apprenticeship and subsequently at the C5 rate.

[Pt I:Pt 5:5.3.2 renumbered as 5.3.3 by PR969026 ppc 06Mar06]

5.3.3 See 5.1.1(d) for the criteria regarding absorption of safety net adjustments.

[Pt I:Pt 5:5.3.3 renumbered as 5.3.4 by PR969026 ppc 06Mar06]

5.3.4 An employee who is under 21 years of age on the expiration of his or her apprenticeship and thereafter works as a minor in the occupation to which he or she has been apprenticed shall be paid at not less than the adult rate prescribed for the classification.