Other costs

In addition to wages, there are costs incurred in the process of selecting and employing the right apprentice or trainee. These can include:

• Administration costs: These are the administration related costs incurred by your company in the process of hiring.
• Advertising costs: Whatever monies are spent advertising “positions vacant” in your company.
• Cost of providing special equipment: Any specialised equipment required by the apprentice or trainee not already available through your business.
• Superannuation: You must pay superannuation into the apprentice or trainee's chosen superannuation fund.
• Workers compensation: You should have full coverage for any potential work related injury or death.

Should you require additional or customised training for your apprentice/trainee, you may be asked to contribute towards the cost of providing that training.

For further information on these potential additional costs contact the Workplace Standards Tasmania on on 03 6233 7657 (outside Tasmania) or 1300 366 322 (inside Tasmania) or call the Workplace Authority Infoline on 1300 363 264.