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Originally Posted by Craig.a.c
I was under the impression (and have been told by job agencies) that the wages for a mature aged apprentice were higher then that of an ordinary apprentice? I recently applied for an apprenticeship as a brick layer and was informed that the wage was ONLY $380 a week. Every apprenticeship (even mature aged apprenticeships) that I have applied for the wages have been very low. Does anyone know where I can find any info on these so called "mature aged apprenticeships"?
I need a change. If I'm still a "rent-a-cop" (security guard) after christmas I am going to snap  , I can feel it building up more everyday  .
Cheers Craig |
Out here in Roma mature aged apprentices are paid at the same rate as before they took on an apprenticeship.
One of the apprentices I teach here at TAFE was employed as a labourer before he took on an apprenticeship he was being paid $18.75 p/h he took on an apprenticeship at $18.75 p/h. He may have struck a deal with his employer, I cant say because I have no idea.
Adrian