Work-based study or an apprenticeship is a form of vocational training in which at least two thirds of the training takes place in a company. The student completes 1/3 of the studies at the school and 2/3 of the studies in the company. During the study, a specific profession is acquired by working in a company under the guidance of masters in their respective field.
The study is based on a curriculum that has been developed in cooperation between a vocational education institution and a company.
To conduct the study, the school, the student and the company enter into a tripartite internship agreement.
The student has two supervisors – one at the school and the other in the company. The internship supervisor provided by the company is an experienced practitioner who supports the learner in acquiring the skills needed for professional work.
The student performs various tasks in the company under the supervision of their supervisor. This is complemented by a more theoretical form of learning at the school.
The company pays the student a salary that cannot be less than the national minimum wage. If there already exists a valid employment contract between the student and the company, no additional salary for the studies shall be paid.
Upon completion of the studies, the student receives a graduation certificate and, upon passing the vocational examination, a vocational certificate as well.
Get acquainted with the curricula here
The coordinator of work-based study at Valga County Vocational Training Centre is Kärt Kuvvas-Mekk, +372 5620 5287
The following projects have received the ESF benefit of the PRÕM programme:
Language learning activities for better coping in the labour market
Development of the internship system in Valga County Vocational Training Centre
PRÕM activity 8.7 ‘Improving the reputation of vocational education’
