Training allowances for apprentices are calculated with reference to gross wage norms payable in trade sectors.
Allowances received will generally be less as it is based on the net take-home pay calculated based on the Gross Wage Norm.
Engineering Industry Effective: 01 April 2007 Phase 2 €197.47 Phase 4 €296.42 Phase 6 €439.51 4th Year €531.49 Includes: Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metalwork, Toolmaking, Farriery, Industrial Insulation.
Construction Industry Effective: 04 February 2011 Phase 2 €223.47 Phase 4 €335.79 Phase 6 €503.49 4th Year €604.11 Includes: Brick & Stonelaying, Cabinet Making, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Plastering Plumbing, Floor/Wall Tiling, Wood Machinery, Wood Manufacturing & Finishing,
Motor Industry Effective: 01 May 2008 Phase 2 €195.25 Phase 4 €293.17 Phase 6 €439.75 4th Year €527.70 Includes: Agricultural Mechanics,, Vehicle Body Repairs, Motor Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Construction Plant Fitting,Printing and Paper Industry – 3 Year Cycle
Effective: 01 November 2007 Year 1 €323.63 Year 2 €345.21 Year 3 €388.36 Note: Printing Rates advised by I.M.P.A. Includes: Print Media, Electrical Industry (Trade 46), Employed by Electrical Contracting Firms (Industry 04/01/016) Effective: 01 April 2007 Phase 2 €242.58 Phase 4 €363.87 Phase 6 €525.72 4th Year €647.01 Includes: Aircraft Mechanics, Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Instrumentation, Electronic Security Systems.
Travel Allowances (Full-time and part-time courses) Effective: 1 January 2002 Miles / Kilometres Rate* € Per Week 3 – 5 miles /5 – 8 kilometres 4.60 5 – 10 miles / 8 – 16 kilometres 11.90 10 – 20 miles / 16 – 32 kilometres 17.60 20 – 30 miles / 32 – 48 kilometres 21.60 30 – 40 miles / 48 – 64 kilometres 27.70 40 – 50 miles / 64 – 80 kilometres 32.60If in receipt of a travel allowance, accommodation allowances are not payable. If in receipt of an accommodation allowance, travel allowances are not payable. Every effort should be made to reduce the actual cost of travel through measures such as block purchase, weekly tickets, etc. These rates are the maximum payable for the single journey distance from the course participant’s residence to the location of the training course. Travel Allowances are not payable to participants on Night Training courses.
Accommodation & Meal Allowances Effective: 1 January 2002 Maximum Rate Payable €13.98 (Day) €69.90 (Week) Course Participant Meal Allowances Effective: 1 January 2002 Full-time 0.80 per day Part-time 0.40 per day Note: If a course participant is in receipt of an accommodation allowance, travel allowances are not payable. Meal allowances only apply for lunch in locations where SOLAS canteen facilities are not available.