Training for jobs in the nbn™ broadband access network
Training for the majority of jobs involved in the construction, activation, operation and maintenance of the nbn™ broadband access network is within the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The VET sector receives most of its funding from Federal and State governments.
nbn™ is working to reduce or eliminate “out-of-pocket” expenses incurred by individuals and their employers in undertaking nbn approved technical skills training via an nbn™ training subsidy.
After all VET funding has been received, individuals who are employed by an nbn™ Delivery Partner or subcontractor and who undergo technical skills training at an approved training providers may be eligible for an nbn™ subsidy.
How does it work?
To be eligible for nbn™ technical skills training subsidies, individuals must be employed by an nbn™ Delivery Partner or subcontractor*. The following is a summary overview of how this works.
1. Employment with a Delivery Partner or subcontractor
2. Nomination by the Delivery Partner to complete training
3. nbn™ approval for training
4. nbn™ approved technical skills training program chosen
5. Training completed with a training provider on the nbn™ panel
6. Nationally recognised training outcome achieved
*Individuals may choose to complete technical skills training before they are employed, or at a TAFE or RTO that is not nbn™ approved. However, in order to be eligible for any technical skills training subsidies from nbn™, individuals need to be employed by a Delivery Partner or subcontractor and must complete training through an approved training providers.