Employer HB – How does the reimbursement process work?
There are 2 options;
- The employer pays up front for the apprentice as they complete and pass their units,
- The apprentice pays and the employer reimburses them.
The Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 202 (MA000036) award states that employers have up to 6 months to reimburse and apprentice. If going with option 2), you should request a tax receipt from the apprentice showing that they have already made payment.
For either option, check on your employer portal to see if the student has been deemed competent and passed the units that they are seeking reimbursement for.