Community Programs
6.1 Employment and Skills Training
Benefits
Up to $1,200 per financial year for expenses that will improve work skills or job prospects.
Eligibility
Employed and unemployed IBN Members, including dependent children under 18 years of age.
AVAILABLE items
- PPE – Personal Protective Equipment (where not supplied by the employer).
- Short courses and work tickets – such as First Aid, Safety, Working at Heights,
Working in Confined Spaces, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). - Vehicle driver training and testing.
- Professional registration and trade licence fees (including renewals).
- Child care fees and taxi fares to allow members to attend approved training.
Items NOT available
- Accredited course fees are available under the Education Program.
Conditions
- Services must be from an Australian approved training provider.
- Unemployed members are encouraged to attend job training with a job services provider (eg.
Bloodwood Tree, Ashburton etc). Contact IBN for a referral.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 6.1
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- Training enrolment form.
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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