What is a Traineeship?
A Traineeship is a skills programme that includes a work placement. It lasts for a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 1 year, although most will last for less than 6 months. A Traineeship programme is an excellent way to prepare young people for an apprenticeship or for entry to the labour market.
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A Traineeship programme should lead to employment, including self-employment, an apprenticeship or further learning at level 2 or level 3.
The core offer includes the following mandatory elements:
• Work-preparation training
• Work placement with an employer of a minimum of 70 hours
• English, Maths or ESOL
Training Providers can also include sector focussed technical qualifications and professional qualifications to help the learner prepare for occupational standards within apprenticeships.
Employers who make new work placement opportunities available make also receive an incentive payment of £1000 per learning for up to 10 learners.
On this page you will find information on how to put together a Traineeship package, the sector-specific qualifications you can include, government advice on Traineeships and more useful information tailored to your needs, depending on whether you want to employ a trainee, deliver traineeship qualifications, or if you’re someone looking for a route into a rewarding career and think a traineeship might be an option for you.
