Applications are now open for employers (or small business owners) to apply for Experience+ Training grants of $4950 (includes GST).
Please note: The Australian Government has announced that Experience+ Training will cease from 30 June 2012 and no new applications will be accepted from 1 July 2012.
If you are already being assisted by this program, you will continue to be assisted as per the current guidelines until 30 June 2014.
Experience+ Training allows you to retain valuable skills and experience in the workplace. It provides quality training (at the Certificate III level or above) for your mature age workers (aged 50 years or over) so that they can gain the skills to successfully mentor and supervise your apprentices or trainees.
The training grants are paid in two installments – a start up payment of $3500 and a completion payment of $1450 (when the worker has completed the course).
To apply, simply submit your application online via the following secure website. The online system allows you to track the progress of your application as well as payments.
To access the new system, you will need to register as a user. This will provide you with a log in id and password to access the system. You will then be able to create and submit an application form.
For more information and details, go to
Or call the Experience+ hotline on 13 17 64 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).