Rights & Pay

What welding apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus licensing/ticket costs to factor in.

What counts as unfair dismissal for an apprentice in Australia, your rights, and the steps to take if it happens to you.

What to do if you think you’re being underpaid as an apprentice — how to check your rate and who to contact for help.

Whether joining a union makes sense for tradies and apprentices in Australia — costs, benefits and how to decide.

What roof plumbing apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus what else factors into your take-home pay.

How overtime and penalty rates actually work for apprentices and tradies in Australia — plain-English breakdown by scenario.

What glazing apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus what else factors into your take-home pay.

What fitter and turner apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus what else factors into your take-home pay.

What diesel mechanic apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus what else factors into your take-home pay.

What allowances apprentices are actually entitled to on top of base pay — tools, travel, meals and more, explained plainly.