Below are some examples of apprentice bonus eligibility date calculations.
- John commences a Carpentry apprenticeship with Bill Jones on 1/1/09. John therefore becomes eligible for a six-month payment on 1/7/09 and for a 12-month payment on 1/1/10 providing the contract is continuing.
- Peter commences a Carpentry apprenticeship with Bill Jones on 1/1/09. That contract is terminated on 1/4/09 and Peter starts a new contract, still in Carpentry with Mary Robinson on 1/5/09. Peter therefore becomes eligible for a six-month payment on 1/8/09 and a 12-month payment on 1/2/10 providing the contract is continuing.
- Vince commences an Automotive apprenticeship with Jim Donohue on 1/1/09. That contract is terminated on 1/4/09 and Vince starts a new contract with Geoff Johnson in Hairdressing on 1/5/09. Vince therefore becomes eligible for a six-month payment on 1/11/09 and a 12-month payment on 1/5/10 providing the Hairdressing contract is continuing.
- Sarah commences a Hospitality apprenticeship with Jules Manning on 1/1/09 but leaves on 30/3/09 to start a non apprenticeship job. Sarah will not be eligible for any payment under the program.