TRADES ALLOWANCES

Allowance	Amount (p.a.)	Basis for payment
NSW Electricians Licence	$ 1,140	Staff who are recognised electrical tradespersons and are required to carry out work for which a license is necessary, and who hold this license to perform every class of electrical work in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2000.
Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainers	$ 2,064	Staff who are recognised tradespersons in this field and are required to perform trade functions during the course of their employment.
Plumbers registration	$ 870	Staff who are recognised plumbing tradespersons and are required to carry out work for which a license is necessary, and who hold this license to perform the required functions.
Tool – Painter	$ 219	Tradespersons for supplying and maintaining tools ordinarily required in the performance of their work as painters.
Tool – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electrical Fitter/ Mechanic	$ 480	Tradespersons for supplying and maintaining tools ordinarily required in the performance of their work in the relevant trade.
Tool – Bricklayer	$ 629	Tradespersons for supplying and maintaining tools ordinarily required in the performance of their work as bricklayers.
Tool – Carpenter, Joiner, Locksmith, Plumber, Motor Mechanic	$ 219	Tradespersons for supplying and maintaining tools ordinarily required in the performance of their work in the relevant trade.

Last reviewed: 29 March, 2007