MEGT is a not-for-profit organisation which has been supporting employers, apprentices, trainees, job seekers and students for almost 40 years. Initially founded as the Outer Eastern Apprenticeship Scheme, by 1999 MEGT (Melbourne Eastern Group Training) had commenced operations in New South Wales.
How does MEGT work?
As a registered Group Training Organisation (GTO), MEGT can employ you directly and place you with a Host Employer to complete your apprenticeship or traineeship. This means we’ll pay your wages, monitor your training, and make sure you have the mentoring and support you need along the way.
What are the benefits of completing an apprenticeship?
Benefits of becoming an apprentice or trainee
- Earn while you learn.
- Training is flexible.
- Obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
- Start an apprenticeship or traineeship at school.
- Employee incentives.
- Choose from a wide variety of interests.
Do you get paid for being apprentice?
An employee can only be paid apprentice pay rates if they have a formal training contract with their employer. The training has to be registered and recognised by a state or territory training authority. Apprentice pay rates will depend on how long the apprenticeship is and how much training the apprentice has done.
Is MEGT a group training Organisation?
As a registered Group Training Organisation (GTO), we provide a simple, low-risk solution to hiring and managing apprentices and trainees.
What are the disadvantages of getting an apprenticeship?
The Disadvantages of Being an Apprentice
- Low Pay. Apprentices typically receive significantly lower pay than certified or professional workers, despite often sharing in the same basic projects and tasks.
- Minimal Recognition.
- Work Limitations.
- “Gofering”
Which apprenticeship pays highest?
Highest-paid apprenticeships
- Mechanic apprentice. National average salary: $15.43 per hour.
- Elevator technician apprentice. National average salary: $16.52 per hour.
- Plumber apprentice. National average salary: $16.86 per hour.
- Electrician apprentice.
- Carpenter apprentice.
- Brick mason.
- Automotive technician.
- Ironworker.
Is it possible to finish an apprenticeship early?
You can choose to leave your apprenticeship early. You might be asked to repay some of your training costs if you do this. There are different legal rules for ending apprenticeships than for ending other jobs, because an apprenticeship contract is considered a training contract rather than a contract of employment.
What is the boosting apprenticeship commencements wage subsidy?
The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy supports businesses and Group Training Organisations to take on new apprentices and trainees, to build a pipeline of skilled workers to support sustained economic recovery.
What is the apprentice/trainee rebate for 2021?
In July 2021, it pays $50,000 in exempt apprentice/trainee wages. The rebate reduces the employer’s monthly periodic liability by $1,187.50. The maximum rebate you can claim in a return period is equal to your payroll tax amount for that liability. All rebate records must be kept for 5 years.
What is the trainee and apprentice exemption?
The trainee and apprentice exemption provides relief for the first 12 months of wages paid to eligible employees who commence a training contract.
What is the 12 month payroll tax exemption for apprentices?
Wages paid to apprentices and trainees who commence a relevant training contract between 10 November 2020 and 30 June 2022 (inclusive), will receive relief equivalent to a 12 month payroll tax exemption. Wages paid to these employees do not need to be included in payroll tax calculations.
