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If you are in the first year of a construction, plumbing, or electrical apprenticeship, you may be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000 to cover the cost of tools you purchased for the apprenticeship.
The eligibility period for the rebate is being backdated to 22 May 2023.
There is $4 million available under the Free Tools for First Years program, and claims will be open until the funds are exhausted.
Claims cannot be made following a rebate of less than $1,000, so it is important to consider the tool purchases included in the claim.
Check Your Eligibility
To claim the rebate under the Free Tools for First Years program, the apprentice must:
- have commenced from 1 January 2024
- be an active first year apprentice in Queensland
- be engaged in either a full-time, part-time or school-based apprenticeship
- be registered and completing an eligible apprenticeship
- have completed the mandatory applicable training contract probationary period
- have purchased industry relevant tools for the apprenticeship
- provide invoices and proof of payment or receipts for the tools purchased
- remain active in the apprenticeship at the time of claim.
Claim Your Rebate
Use the online form to claim the rebate – and have:
- photo identification (proof of identity) – passport, driver licence, adult proof of age card, or photo identification card
- training contract registration number – the 9-digit number starting with 20 that appears on any documentation received from the department or your Australian Apprenticeships Support Network (AASN) provider
- proof of purchase (e.g. receipts or invoices) for all tool purchases being claimed
- bank account details.
Help for online claims
For help using the online claim form:
For more information, read the Free Tools for First Years Funding Guidelines.