APPRENTICES RATES OF PAY FOR APPRENTICES WORKING FOR AN INCORPORATED EMPLOYER
THAT IS COVERED BY THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL ON-SITE AWARD 2010
(ie the employer was not previously covered by a State award/NAPSA)
These wage rates apply from the first pay period to begin on or after 1 July 2013. TO CHECK YOUR PAY OR FOR MORE INFORMATION JOIN THE CFMEU NOW.
JUNIOR Indentured – 4 Year Apprenticeship
Carpenter/Joiner/Stonemason
Bricklayer/Tilelayer
1st
Year
2nd
Year
3rd
Year
4th
Year
Painter
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
Rate
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
rate
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
rate
10.14
385.14
40.58
9.91
376.76
39.82
10.00
380.12
40.12
9.56
12.06
458.36
47.96
11.84
449.98
47.21
11.93
453.34
47.51
15.92
604.80
61.58
15.70
596.42
60.83
15.78
599.78
18.81
714.62
71.89
18.59
706.24
71.14
18.67
709.60
Indentured -3 Year Apprenticeship
Carpenter/Joiner/Stonemason
1st
Year
2nd
Year
3rd
Year
Plasterer
Hourly
rate
Bricklayer/Tilelayer
Roof Tiler
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
rate
363.24
38.60
9.77
371.40
39.34
11.49
436.46
45.98
11.70
444.62
46.72
61.13
15.34
582.90
59.60
15.55
591.06
60.34
71.44
18.23
692.72
69.91
18.44
700.88
70.65
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
rate
Plasterer
Weekly
rate
Painter
Holiday
pay per
week
Roof Tiler
Hourly
rate
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
Rate
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
rate
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
Hourly
rate
12.06
458.36
47.20
11.84
449.98
46.44
11.93
453.34
46.66
11.49
436.46
45.14
11.70
444.62
45.88
15.92
604.80
61.20
15.70
596.42
60.44
599.78
60.75
15.34
582.90
59.22
15.55
591.06
59.96
18.81
714.62
71.51
18.59
706.24
70.75
709.60
71.06
18.23
692.72
69.53
18.44
700.88
70.27
15.78
18.67
Weekly
rate
Weekly
rate
Weekly
rate
Holiday
pay per
week
All the wage rates above include the Award Industry and Tool Allowance. In addition to these rates the following fares allowance is payable for on-site work only.
1st year - $12.76 per day
2nd year - $14.46 per day
3rd year - $15.31
4th year - $16.16
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
It is very complex for an apprentice to determine their correct rate of pay, many apprentices are being underpaid. If you want certainty about your rights and
entitlements join the CFMEU now. The CFMEU has many solutions and industrial offices available to assist and advise apprentices.
Authorised by Brian Parker, State Secretary, CFMEU (Construction and General Division NSW Branch) 12 Railway Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141
Phone: (02) 9749 0400 Fax: (02) 9649 7100 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cfmeunsw.asn.au (additional copies can be obtained from our website)
JULY 2013
ADULT APPRENTICES
UNDER THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL ON-SITE MODERN AWARD 2010
A. IF AN APPRENTICE IS ALREADY EMPLOYED, AND 21 YEARS OF AGE OR MORE, WHEN THE APPRENTICE ENTERS INTO
AN APPRENTICESHIP
If an apprentice is 21 years of age or more at the time of commencing their apprenticeship and already employed, the adult apprentice will continue to
receive the rate of pay applicable to their previous classification.
B. IF AN APPRENTICE IS A NEW STARTER AND 21 YEARS OF AGE OR MORE WHEN THE APPRENTICE ENTERS INTO AN
APPRENTICESHIP
If an apprentice is 21 years of age or more when they start their apprenticeship the apprentice will be paid no less than the CW/ECW1(a) rate in the
Award (in the table below) or the Apprentice Rate (see the 1st page for apprentice rates) WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
CW/ECW1(a) Award rate:
Carpenter/Joiner/Stonemason
Hourly
Weekly
rate
rate
18.88
717.34
Holiday
pay per
week
72.52
Bricklayer/Tilelayer
Hourly
Weekly
Rate
Rate
18.66
708.96
Holiday
pay per
week
71.77
Plasterer
Hourly
Weekly
rate
rate
18.75
712.32
Painter
Holiday
pay per
week
72.07
Hourly
Rate
18.30
Weekly
Gross
695.44
Roof Tiler
Holiday
pay per
week
70.54
Hourly
Rate
18.52
Weekly
Gross
703.60
Holiday
pay per
week
71.28
NB Refractory Bricklayer apprentices should also be paid the relevant percentage (based on the year of the apprenticeship) of the Refractory
Allowance in Modern Award for all purposes
If you are covered by a CFMEU EBA you may be entitled to better rates of pay and/or allowances and benefits. If you are a member check with
the counter organiser.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND BUILDING INDUSTRY DAYS OFF (LEISURE DAYS) 2013
New Years Day Jan 1, Australia Day Jan 26, RDO Jan 29, RDO Feb 25, RDO Mar 28, Good Friday Mar 29, Easter Monday Apr 1,
Anzac Day Apr 25, RDO Apr 26, RDO May 20, Queens Birthday Jun 10, RDO June 11, RDO Jul 15, RDO Aug 12, RDO Sep 9,
Labour Day Oct 7, RDO Oct 8, RDO Nov 4, Picnic Day Dec 2, RDO Dec 3, Christmas Day Dec 25, Boxing Day Dec 26, RDO Dec 27.
.
Authorised by Brian Parker, State Secretary, CFMEU (Construction and General Division NSW Branch) 12 Railway Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141
Phone: (02) 9749 0400 Fax: (02) 9649 7100 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cfmeunsw.asn.au (additional copies can be obtained from our website)
JULY 2013