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Breaking News - Federal Gov't Reintroduces Kickstart Bonus

Between 12 May to 12 November 2010 (inclusive) the Federal Government is offering a special Apprentice Kickstart Extension of $3,350* on all new commencements - in addition to existing government grants.
For further information click on www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

ABBTF Brickstart Bonus - Extended to 12 November 2010 (inclusive)

If you are an employer in NSW, ACT or QLD - ABBTF's $2,000* Brickstart Bonus has also been extended to match the Kickstart Extension eligibility dates. Click on your state below to find out how you can qualify for ABBTF's Brickstart Bonus...

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Brickstart Bonus from ABBTF is in addition to incentives already provided by ABBTF.
*conditions apply

ABBTF Gun Trowel Award at WorldSkills 2010

ABBTF are pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural "Gun Trowel Award" at the WorldSkills National Competition in Brisbane.

Congratulations from all at ABBTF the Winner is ... Lester Tibbles from Bathurst TAFE.

Lester beat a field of 14 quality apprentices in the speed test, which is one of the three components that all the competing bricklaying apprentices are judged on to determine the Winner of the National WorldSkills Competition for 2010.

ABBTF gun trowel award at worldskills 2010 L-R: Lester being presented with his award at WorldSkills by Geoff Noble, General Manager, ABBTF

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Additional apprentice incentives through ABBTF

...Claiming is as Simple as 1, 2, 3

The ABBTF apprentice subsidy of $6,000 is paid over the term of the apprenticeship and to claim, the process is easy:

1. A simple phone call to 1300 66 44 96 to register your apprentice
2. Complete the claim form/s we send you on completion of each year level
3. Return with your tax invoice and relevant evidence for payment directly into your bank account

It is even easier through a Group Training Company:

The Group Training Company makes the claims on your behalf, reducing your charge out rate over the term of the apprenticeship.

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Locate your State Information Top Left of Page

The Become a Bricklayer website was created so you could explore a career in brick and blocklaying. Here you can find out everything you want to know about the industry. How to find an employer and where to do training and how to locate the right people to help you on your path. Use the drop down menu Left of page, to locate your State information. You’ll learn about the rewards and the awards possible in this creative field.

There is high demand for people willing to complete a bricklaying apprenticeship. Bricklaying and blocklaying is a growth industry offering stable employment. Enjoy the website.

Employers: Excellent Incentives to take on an Apprentice. Check out the Benefits for Employer builders and bricklayers at the Employer Incentives page for your State.

ABBTF created this website to assist you.
For further details call the ABBTF 1300 66 44 96 or contact us.


Pictured Here: Students get a hands-on feel for Bricklaying during their Step Out Program course experience and Apprentices at work.

Some State information is not yet available on-line.

If your State drop-down menu at the top Left of page is not showing information yet, Contact Us or see your State information in Newsletters in your State's "More..." button to your Right, here.

Media Releases

Budget Commitment to Apprentices Welcomed - May 2010
Gun Trowel - Lester Tibbles Claims Gold at WorldSkills - May 2010
National WorldSkills Report - May 2010
Brick Start Bonus - April 2010
Kickstart Bonus - Oct 09
ACCC Endorses Bricklayer Training and Employment Program - Sept 09
Employing Bricklaying Apprentices Makes Good Sense Say Employers - Aug 09
Governments’ Economic Boost to Housing Creates Even More Urgency For Recruitment of Bricklaying Apprentices - July 09
Melbourne Dinner Meeting - June 09
Bricklaying a Real Career Option for Year 12 Students Completing Their Qualification - May 09
Website Helps Bricklaying Apprentices and Employers - Feb 09
Training Foundation Supports Securing Apprenticeships Package - Feb 09
Industry Needs to Keep Recruiting and Training Bricklaying Apprentices - Dec 08

ABBTF are proud to develop and support Australian apprenticeships, jobs for apprentices and apprentice wages in the brick and block industry.

VIC
Housing Increase Impacts on Skill Shortage
A further lift in housing starts in Victoria is impacting on the shortage of skilled tradesmen needed in the industry. HIA figures show
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QLD
Federal Government Reintroduces Kickstart Bonus
The great news for the construction industry, from the Federal Budget, was the announcement of a new round of Kickstart incentives
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NSW
Federal Government Reintroduces Kickstart Bonus
The great news for the construction industry, from the Federal Budget, was the announcement of a new round of Kickstart incentives
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WA
Supported Apprentices Tops 400 in WA
ABBTF is now supporting employers of more than 400 apprentice bricklayers in WA. This rapid growth in supported apprentices More...

SA
Deadlines for Claiming Subsidies
ABBTF apprentice subsidies to bricklayers have proved to be a great success in generating growth in apprentice numbers.
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ACT
CTR Pacific Apprentices on BER Projects

Approx. 21% of the company's workforce is made up of apprentices. Many are gaining valuable experience from the Federal Government BER school projects
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TAS
WorldSkills Silver Medal Winner - Ben Barratt
Ben Barrat learned to lay bricks from his dad and he can prove he is officially one of the best brickies in Australia, winning silver
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