Getting ready for your sign-up appointment
A sign-up appointment is an important milestone at the start of your apprenticeship journey. Your MEGT consultant will take you through your Training Contract, and explain what’s required from both yourself and your employer.
Before your sign-up appointment:
MEGT will be in contact with you to arrange a 30 minute Get Ready Check. This appointment is to ensure you are well-prepared for your apprenticeship and so we can identify any support that might help you complete your qualification.
You'll be able to select your preferred appointment time and date using MEGT's WillBe app. An invitation to download the app will be sent to you by our team to get you underway!
What to bring to the sign-up appointment:
Proof of identity
For the sign-up appointment to proceed, you must bring either one form of photo ID (such as your Australian passport, driver licence or school identification card), or two other forms of ID (such as a full birth certificate, Medicare card or bank card) to your appointment.
Are you under 18?
If you’re under 18 years old at the date of sign-up, it’s best if a parent or guardian is present at the sign-up meeting. If they can’t make it, we will need to be able to get their signature post sign-up. The Training Contract cannot be registered with the State Training Authority until parental consent is obtained.
Get support throughout your apprenticeship journey
Starting an apprenticeship or traineeship can be challenging, especially in the early stages. That’s why MEGT provides a range of tools and resources to help you and your employer navigate common challenges. You can also access expert advice to help you resolve short-term setbacks and navigate workplace and personal challenges.
You may be eligible to receive one-on-one support from a qualified mentor. MEGT mentors offer confidential advice and encouragement that is proven to help keep apprentices and trainees motivated and on track.
Learn more about MEGT's mentoring and personal support services here.
Financial support for apprentices and trainees
As an apprentice or trainee, you may be eligible for government payments while you work towards your qualifications and build your career.
These include:
- Key Apprenticeship Program payments (housing construction stream)
- Key Apprenticeship Program payments (clean energy stream)
- Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment
- Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans*
- Living Away From Home Allowance*
- Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support (payable to your employer)
The easiest way to see what support you might be eligible for is to visit our guide to financial support for apprentices. You can also visit apprenticeships.gov.au and use the Apprenticeships Incentives Explorer tool.
Eligibility criteria is set out in the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Guidelines available here.
*You will need to have an Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) account to apply for Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans and the Living Away From Home Allowance. Visit our ADMS for apprentices and trainees webpage to find out how to set up your ADMS account.
Essential information and important guides
- Roles and responsibilities of Australian Apprentices and employers - as set out in the National Code of Good Practice for Australian Apprenticeships
- Roles and responsibilities of MEGT as your Apprentice Connect Provider and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
- Fair Work Ombudsman Guide to starting an Australian Apprenticeship
- Information on Specialist Providers who specialise in supporting apprentices in one of the following cohorts:
- First Nations
- Women in Male-Dominated Trades
- Working towards Clean Energy occupations
- Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System Summary
- Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans Factsheet
- Introduction to the National Employment Standards (NES)
- Apprentice Connect Australia Provider Code of Conduct
Useful contacts
Find out if you are eligible for income support through Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY.
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
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Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
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Suicide Call Back Service
Phone: 1300 659 467
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SANE
Phone: 1800 187 263
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The Butterfly Foundation
Phone: 1800 33 4673
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Contact Quitline for help to quit smoking and vaping. You can talk to a counsellor or request a callback.
Free online support for anyone affected by gambling. Available 24/7 across Australia.
Reading Writing Hotline
Who you can contact in your state
Depending on where you live, there are a number of organisations who can provide support throughout your apprenticeship. You may also be eligible to receive further financial support.
State Training Authority - Skills Canberra
Skills Canberra regulates education and training providers in the Australian Capital Territory.
State Training Authority - Training Services NSW
Training Services NSW regulates education and training providers in New South Wales.
You can also submit an enquiry here.
State Training Authority - Department of Trade, Employment and Training
The Department of Trade, Employment and Training regulates education and training providers in Queensland.
State Training Authority - SA
The Department of Education regulates education and training providers in South Australia.
State Training Authority - Skills Tasmania
Skills Tasmania regulates education and training providers in Tasmania.
State Training Authority - Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
The VRQA regulates education and training providers in Victoria.
State Training Authority - Apprenticeship Office
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (Apprenticeship Office) registers and administers training contracts, and regulates the apprenticeship system in Western Australia.