Requirements for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships

Learn about the criteria for age, working hours, timetable requirements and permissions that apply to school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

Learn about the minimum paid working hours that school-based apprentices and trainees are required to complete.

Understand how the work and/or training parts of your school-based apprenticeship or traineeship must impact on your school timetable.

Know the differences between school-based and part-time arrangements, including working hours and exemption from some training costs.

As a school-based apprentice, limits apply to the amount of training you can complete with your training organisation, while still at school.