What is an Apprenticeship Agreement?

Before the commencement of the programme, the employer and trainee sign an apprenticeship agreement, which covers crucial elements of the apprenticeship. It is a legal necessity and serves as an employment contract between the apprentice and the employer. Apprentices under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf.

The agreement is one of two contracts that all apprentices must sign before they begin the programme. The apprenticeship training plan, which is an agreement between the apprentice, employer, and training provider, is the second needed document. Typically, both forms are signed at the apprentice induction meeting.

What is an Apprenticeship Agreement?

The agreement will include information concerning employment agreements, working conditions, and the apprenticeship programme. The agreement will be given to both the employer and the trainee to maintain.

The apprenticeship agreement must include:

• Length of employment and training
• Job description and apprenticeship programme
• Number of hours of off-the-job training
• Working conditions and pay scale