New Traineeship Wage Rates (effective 1 October 2008)

Following a decision by Commissioner Tolley of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, wage rates payable under the National Training Wage Award [Transitional], have been increased with effect from the first pay period commencing on or after 1 October 2008.

NTW WAGE LEVEL C Rates – from the first pay period to commence on or after 1 October 2008

Highest year of schooling completed

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

School Leaver

192.00   (50%)

240.00   (33%)

 

 

224.00   (33%)

270.00   (25%)

 

 

245.00

270.00

312.00

Plus 1 year out of school

270.00

312.00

351.00

Plus 2 years

312.00

351.00

392.00

Plus 3 years

351.00

392.00

437.00

Plus 4 years

392.00

437.00

 

Plus 5 or more years

437.00

 

 

Figures in brackets indicate the average proportion of time spent in approved training to which the associated base periodic rate of pay is applicable.  Where not specifically indicated the average proportion of time spent in structured training which has been taken into account in setting the rate is 20 per cent.   Note: NTW weekly rates are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

School based Traineeships                   Year of Schooling

                                                         Year 11                Year 12

Wage levels A,B,C                            245.00                  270.00

Hourly rate                                            8.06                       8.88

20% loading                                         9.67                      10.66

 

 

Fair Pay Commission Trainee Wage Skill Level C Rates effective 1 October 2008

Highest year of schooling completed

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

School Leaver

191.90   (50%)

239.78   (33%)

 

 

224.20   (33%)

269.04   (25%)

 

 

245.10

269.04

311.60

Plus 1 year out of school

269.04

311.60

349.60

Plus 2 years

311.60

349.60

391.40

Plus 3 years

349.60

391.40

437.76

Plus 4 years

391.40

437.76

 

Plus 5 or more years

437.76

 

 

Figures in brackets indicate the average proportion of time spent in approved training to which the associated base periodic rate of pay is applicable.  Where not specifically indicated the average proportion of time spent in structured training which has been taken into account in setting the rate is 20 per cent. Please note: weekly amounts calculated by multiplying specified hourly rate by 38 hours.  Note: Fair Pay Weekly rates are not rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

School based Traineeships                   Year of Schooling

                                                            Year 11                Year 12

Wage levels A,B,C                               245.10                  269.04

Hourly rate                                               8.06                       8.85

20% loading                                             9.67                    10.62

NOTE

This information is provided for reference only.  It is not authorized text.  It is not intended to take the place of official notification in Industrial Gazettes and related publications.  Employers are advised to check their eligibility to access specific arrangements with the NSW Farmers’ Industrial Association or with State DIR on 131 628 or Workplace Infoline 1300 363 264