Frequently Asked Questions for Employers

Apprenticeships cover skilled trades — such as construction, commercial cookery, manufacturing or engineering. Whether your business requires an apprentice will depend on your industry and the role you need to fill, Mas will help you work it out.

Full-time Apprenticeships take up to four years. As this is type of training program is competency-based, your apprentice may finish earlier.

Yes. This period will vary depending on the state your business is located in.

Mas Experience takes the stress out of hiring, training and developing your workforce. We provide tailored support to help you transform the way you do business and be your trusted partner for today and into the future.

Mas Experience provides businesses with access to a range of support services, including recruiting suitable apprentices, administrative support and mentoring. 

Employers can advertise their available roles through the Mas Experience jobs board and training support is available throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship.

There are over 500 qualifications to choose from, so we completely understand the complexity of making such a decision. If you need help determining the best qualification for your business, contact Mas to discuss further.

Apprentices are shortlisted for your business depending on their experience level and your business requirements. We also interview candidates for you to make the process as smooth as possible. Candidates could be anyone from a current high school student to someone who is already looking to retrain or change industries, depending on what’s most suitable for you.

Your apprentice has completed their qualification when you, the employer and the training provider all agree that required competencies have been reached. Contact Mas to discuss how to complete your apprentice.

If you sell your business and the new owner agrees to take over employing and training your apprentice, the training contract can continue with the new owner.

As an employer, Mas’ support services are at no cost to you. You will, however, need to pay your apprentice a fair wage that reflects their experience and knowledge. The Fair Work Ombudsman site has a Pay Calculator to help you determine the correct rate of pay for apprentices. 

Through the Australian Apprenticeships incentives programme, a range of funding is also available to eligible employers. Payments typically range from $750 to $4,000, dependent on a variety of factors, which Mas will help determine what you’re eligible for.