Industry welcomes New Energy Apprenticeships payment broadening for EV technicians

In response to mounting pressure, the Australian Government has broadened the requirements to make it easier for apprentice mechanics to work on electric vehicles (EVs), along with offering an incentive to attract them – a move welcomed by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA), and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).

The modifications to the New Energy Apprenticeships Program, effective July 1, 2024, were made public by Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.