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AT824709CRV - The Gas Industry (Contractors - Mains and Services) Award 2003 [Transitional]

17. APPRENTICES

17.1 A person cannot be employed as an apprentice in nominated trade areas other than under a contract of apprenticeship as specified in the various State Industrial and Commercial Training Acts.

17.2 The contract may only be suspended or cancelled by mutual consent, and subject to the approval of the relevant State Apprenticeship Authority or Commission.

17.3 The minimum rate of pay to be paid to an apprentice is calculated at the appropriate percentage of the prescribed rate for the classification in which the apprentice is employed as follows:

 

%

   

In the first year

40.0

In the second year

55.0

In the third year

75.0

In the fourth year

90.0

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