Apprentice and trainee travel allowances for off-the-job training

Contribution toward the cost of travel and accommodation for eligible apprentices and trainees.

Eligibility

• Have a training contract that’s active under the Training and Workforce Development Act 2013.
• Travel over 21 kilometres to attend off-the-job training or assessments that are part of their training plan.

For travel in Tasmania, apprentices and trainees can receive:

• 41 cents per kilometre for off-the-job training travel over 42 kilometres return.
• 45 cents per kilometre for off-job training travel over 42 kilometre return for West Coast students.
• $55 per night accommodation allowance when travel is 61 kilometres or more each way.

Where apprentices and trainees must travel interstate for training, the Tasmanian Government will:

• Contribute to the cost of airfares.
• Pay $100 accommodation allowance per night.

Complete the ‘Tasmanian Apprentice and Trainee Travel and Accommodation Contribution Claim Form’ to receive the eligible contribution. The registered training organisation must send signed forms to Skills Tasmania.

For more information:

Skills Tasmania
Phone: 6165 6055
Email: travelclaims@skills.tas.gov.au
Web: www.skills.tas.gov.au