Training allowances for apprentices are calculated with reference to gross wage norms payable in industry for the different trade sectors. The actual allowance received will generally be less as it is based on the net take home pay calculated based on the Gross Wage Norm.

• Engineering Industry
• Construction Industry
• Motor Industry
• Printing and Paper Industry (4 year cycle)
• Printing and Paper Industry (3 year cycle)
• Electrical Industry (Trade 46)

Engineering Industry

Effective: 01 April 2007

Includes:

• Fitting
• Metal Fabrication
• Sheet Metalwork
• Toolmaking

Construction Industry

Effective: 01 January 2008

Includes:

• Brick & Stonelaying
• Cabinet Making
• Carpentry & Joinery
• Painting & Decorating
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• Floor/Wall Tiling
• Wood Machinery

Motor Industry

Effective: 01 May 2008

Includes:

• Agricultural Mechanics
• Vehicle Body Repairs
• Motor Mechanics
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Construction Plant Fitting

Printing and Paper Industry - 4 Year cycle

Note: Printing Rates advised by I.M.P.A.
Effective: 01 November 2007

Printing and Paper Industry - 3 Year Cycle

Note: Printing Rates advised by I.M.P.A.
Effective: 01 November 2007

Includes:

• Bookbinding
• Origination
• Printing
• Carton Making

Electrical Industry (Trade 46)
Employed by Electrical Contracting Firms (Industry 04/01/016)

Effective: 01 April 2007

Includes:

• Aircraft Mechanics
• Electrical
• Electrical Instrumentation
• Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
• Instrumentation

Note

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