Australian Government
ABL Apprenticeships Centre’s relationship with Government
ABL Apprenticeships Centre operates under a contract funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
DEEWR backs the Australian Apprenticeships scheme by making funds available for employers and apprentices/trainees. ABL Apprenticeships Centre administers these funds on their behalf.
We lodge the Training Contracts with the State Training Authority (STA) for approval [in NSW this is the New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET)].
The STAs make decisions about cancellations and suspensions and mediate where necessary. ABL Apprenticeships Centre and other Apprenticeship Centres have no jurisdiction over dispute resolution.


