Apprentices and trainees
An apprentice or trainee is a person employed under a training contract. Apprenticeships and traineeships provide a combination of employment and structured training.
An apprentice or trainee is contracted to an employer for a nominal period of time, enabling them to successfully gain competence in a trade as an apprentice, or vocational area as a trainee.
What's the difference between an apprentice and a trainee?
The differences between apprentices and trainees explained.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Learn as you earn. Apprentices and trainees gain both practical on-the-job experience as well as learning the theory behind the job.
Employers' responsibilities
Employers of apprentices and trainees are obliged to provide a minimum level of training and work experience.
Become an apprentice or trainee
Find out how to get an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Wages and conditions
Apprentices and trainees are entitled to a number of concessions, allowances and pay conditions.
Advice and support
Contacts for advice and support.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions often asked by apprentices and trainees.
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