Traineeships
What is practice?
The traineeship is part of the curriculum and provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during theoretical studies in a real working environment. It is supervised by a supervisor and has specific objectives and tasks.
Traineeships play a crucial role in preparing future professionals for their future jobs and the labour market. During the traineeship, the learner develops his or her practical general professional competences. Individual counselling and feedback on the traineeship are very important for both the trainee and the school.
What to think about before planning a traineeship?
Is there a suitable tutor(s)?
- Can the trainee be guaranteed a job?
- Is it possible to give the trainee work assignments to consolidate and deepen the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the theoretical training?
- Is it financially and organisationally feasible for the company to take on trainees, given that mentoring is an additional responsibility for supervisors?
- When would be a good time for your company?
- What is the school’s stated aim for the apprenticeship and the learning outcomes of the specific apprenticeship? Are they achievable?
- Is the (educational) institution sending the trainee cooperative, given that the preparatory work done is important for the traineeship to be effective, as well as the feedback afterwards?
- When would be a good time for a traineeship? Is it possible to negotiate a time if necessary?
- What should be the prior knowledge of a potential trainee?
- What is the trainee’s attitude towards the traineeship?
- What are the state or municipal subsidies for the traineeship?