Can the employer choose to pay workers more than the minimum to only a select group?
No.
How much do I get paid for each apprenticeship term?
Term Wage % of JW Hours 1st Term 55% 0-900 2nd Term 60% 901-1800 3rd Term 65% 1801-2700 4th Term 70% 2701-3600 5th Term 75% 3601-4500 6th Term 80% 4501-5400 7th Term 85% 5401-6300 8th Term 90% 6301-7200