Apprentice Training. 13.1 The Employer recognises that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry and agree: • if the Employer employs seven (7) or more tradespeople in any one classification it undertakes to employ an apprentice(s) or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed scheme; • the Employer is committed to ensuring that apprentices receive appropriate on the job training by experienced tradespeople and apprentice numbers are maximised, to this end the Employer will endeavour to maintain at least one apprentice to every seven (7) tradespeople; and • if the Employer does not currently have an apprentice as provided for in paragraph (a) above, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the Employer to comply with this clause. Further, the Parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprentice Wage Rates (Construction and Plumbing Trades) Level % of Base Trade Rate 1 July 2021 1 July 2022 1 July 2023 1 July 2024 1 July 2025 Stage 1 55% $29.57 $30.46 $31.38 $32.32 $33.29 Stage 2 65% $34.95 $36.00 $37.08 $38.19 $39.34 Stage 3 80% $43.02 $44.31 $45.64 $47.01 $48.42 Stage 4 90% $48.40 $49.85 $51.35 $52.88 $54.47 Adult apprentices:
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