The straight-up guide for Aussie apprentices and tradies
Payments, licences, tools, rights and real-life tradie stuff — explained in plain English, in one place. Independent and 100% free.
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Six no-nonsense sections. Pick the one that matches what you need right now.
Money & Schemes
Every payment, rebate and loan you can claim as an apprentice — and how to actually get it.
ExploreGetting Started
Pre-apprenticeships, finding an employer, and surviving your first weeks on the tools.
ExploreLicences & Tickets
White cards, high risk licences and tickets — what you need, state by state.
ExploreTools & Gear
Buy smart, claim state tool rebates, and cover your kit without blowing your pay.
ExploreRights & Pay
Award wages, payslips and your rights on site — know exactly what you’re owed.
ExploreLife & Wellbeing
Surviving on an apprentice wage, moving out, and where to turn on a tough day.
ExploreStart with the big one
Every payment, loan, allowance and rebate an Aussie apprentice can get in 2026 — how much, who qualifies, and the official links to apply.
Latest guides
High Risk Work Licences Explained (Forklift, EWP, Rigging, Scaffolding)
What needs a licence, how you get it, and where it’s issued.
Licences & TicketsTraffic Control Ticket Explained: How to Get Started
The training involved and how the rules vary by state.
Licences & TicketsFirst Aid and CPR Tickets: What They Cost and How Long They Last
What certificates tradies need and how often to renew them.
Licences & TicketsAsbestos Awareness Training: What You Need to Know
Who needs it, and awareness vs a removal ticket.
Rights & PayCabinetmaker Apprentice Wages in Australia (2026)
What you should earn each year, and how to confirm your rate.
Rights & PayAuto Electrician Apprentice Wages in Australia (2026)
What you should earn each year, and how to confirm your rate.
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