How much do Australian Apprentices get paid?

3.5 year apprenticeship – Junior award free apprentice pay rates

What does a 3rd year apprentice hairdresser do?

Main Duties: Provide services such as colouring, bleaching and treatments. Dry and style hair using brushes, combs, straightening irons and other equipment. Perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls and making appointments. Clean the salon, work areas and equipment.

How many hours does a hairdressing apprentice work?

Hours of work The minimum part-time hours for an apprenticeship are 21 hours per week.

How long is a hairdressing apprenticeship in Australia?

three to four years
Apprenticeships generally take three to four years to complete. Alternatively, you can become a qualified hairdresser by completing a hairdressing course such as the Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

What trade gets paid the most in Australia?

The 7 highest-paying blue collar jobs in Australia

• Construction or Site Manager.
• Boilermaker.
• Plumber.
• Electrician.
• Tiler.
• Air Conditioning Technician.
• Carpenter.

What qualifications do you need to be an apprentice hairdresser?

You’ll usually need some GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths. You may be able start work as a trainee hairdresser in a salon and learn on the job. Your employer would expect you to take part-time qualifications, either at a college or in their own training school.

What should I expect from a hairdressing apprenticeship?

Assessments during an apprenticeship include hands-on work (such as workplace tasks), written assignments, tests and team projects. Many students choose to study a full-time load (3-4 days a week), which means they’re a qualified hairdresser within a year!

How many hours a week does an apprentice need to work?

30 hours a week
Most apprenticeships are offered in partnership with a training organisation (a college or learning provider). Apprentices normally work at least 30 hours a week. However, an apprentice’s weekly hours can be reduced if their apprenticeship programme is extended. An apprentice must receive the appropriate minimum wage.

Can I be sacked from an apprenticeship?

If you’re under a contract of apprenticeship, you can only be dismissed in the most serious of cases. However, if you’re employed under an apprenticeship agreement, you’re treated in the same way as any other employee. This means that you can be dismissed for misconduct and performance issues.

Can I become a hairdresser without going to college?

Get qualified You won’t need a degree to become a Hairdresser. However, you will need a qualification specific to the industry, such as an NVQ, to get started.

How much does a hairdressing apprentice get paid?

Pay rates Pay rates under the Hair and Beauty Award for apprentices start at $11.35 for juniors and $18.16 for adults. These rates apply from 1 July 2019 and can vary depending on: when the apprentice started

When do you get paid for a 4 year apprenticeship?

The adult award free apprentice pay rates for 4 year, 3.5 year and 3 year apprenticeships are outlined below. Junior award free apprentices – applies from the first pay period on or after 1 January 2021.

How much do apprentices get paid in Australia?

An Australian Apprentice is usually paid a training wage that is less than the average award wage. Build a healthy relationship with existing Australian Apprentices and, in turn, retain their services after the completion of the training period.

Can a WA Award be used to pay an apprentice?

Many WA awards contain specific rates of pay for apprentices. If a WA award applies to the work performed by an apprentice, but the WA award does not contain an apprentice pay rate relevant to that employee, the apprentice should be paid no less than the minimum wage for an award free apprentice (see below for more details).