Getting ready for your sign-up appointment
A sign-up appointment is an important milestone at the start of your apprenticeship journey. Your MEGT consultant will take you through your Training Contract, and explain what’s required from both yourself and your employer.
Before your appointment, you’ll take part in a half-hour Get Ready Check with an MEGT team member so we can understand and identify any support that might help you complete your qualification.
Here's what you need to bring to the sign up appointment:
Proof of identity
For the sign-up appointment to proceed, you must bring either one form of photo ID (such as a driver licence or Australian passport), or two other forms of ID (such as a full birth certificate, Medicare card or bank card) to your appointment.
Bank account details
This includes the name your account is in, the BSB and account numbers. Incentive payments can only be made into an account which is held in your full name.
Are you under 18?
If you’re under 18 years old at the date of sign-up, it’s best if a parent or guardian is present at the sign-up meeting. If they can’t make it, we will need to be able to get their signature post sign-up. The Training Contract cannot be registered with the State Training Authority until parental consent is obtained.
How MEGT support you throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship
Starting an apprenticeship or traineeship can be challenging, especially in the early stages. That’s why MEGT provides a range of tools and resources to help you and your employer navigate common challenges. Our team can also provide expert assistance and advice to help resolve short-term setbacks and, where required, can offer free one-on-one mentoring by a qualified mentor or referrals to specialist support services.
Learn more about MEGT’s mentoring and personal support services here.
Financial support for apprentices and trainees
As an apprentice or trainee, you may be eligible for government payments while you work towards your qualifications and build your career.
These include:
- Key Apprenticeship Program payments (construction stream)
- Key Apprenticeship Program (clean energy stream)
- Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
- Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans
- Living Away From Home Allowance
The easiest way to see what support you might be eligible for is to visit our guide to financial support for apprentices. You can also visit apprenticeships.gov.au and use the Apprenticeships Incentives Explorer tool.
Eligibility criteria is set out in the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Guidelines available here.
Claiming payments throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship
You will need to have an Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) account in order to claim government incentives and/or payments. ADMS is a secure platform which supports the delivery of the Australian Apprenticeship program.
Need help?
Visit our ADMS for apprentices and trainees webpage to find out how to set up your ADMS account and make a claim.
Essential information and guides
The following guides provide you with important information as you embark on your apprenticeship, including MEGT's obligations and support.
Commonwealth Government guides
The following guides outline how MEGT works with the Commonwealth Government to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships and where you can go for help.
Important contacts
Find out if you are eligible for income support through Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY.
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
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Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
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Suicide Call Back Service
Phone: 1300 659 467
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SANE
Phone: 1800 187 263
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The Butterfly Foundation
Phone: 1800 33 4673
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Contact Quitline for help to quit smoking and vaping. You can talk to a counsellor or request a callback.
Free online support for anyone affected by gambling. Available 24/7 across Australia.
Reading Writing Hotline
Who you can contact in your state
Depending on where you live, there are a number of organisations who can provide support throughout your apprenticeship. You may also be eligible to receive further financial support and support.
State Training Authority - Skills Canberra
Skills Canberra regulates education and training providers in the Australian Capital Territory.
State Training Authority - Training Services NSW
Training Services NSW regulates education and training providers in New South Wales.
You can also submit an enquiry here.
State Training Authority - Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training regulates education and training providers in Queensland.
State Training Authority - SA
The Department of Education regulates education and training providers in South Australia.
State Training Authority - Skills Tasmania
Skills Tasmania regulates education and training providers in Tasmania.
State Training Authority - Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
The VRQA regulates education and training providers in Victoria.
State Training Authority - Apprenticeship Office
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (Apprenticeship Office) registers and administers training contracts, and regulates the apprenticeship system in Western Australia.