What do you need to know about your vocational training contract?

Before you start your vocational training, you have to conclude a contract with your company (which will be training you).

This vocational training contract must also be registered with the vocational training chamber or guild.

The contract contains:

• Aim and procedure of the vocational training
• When the vocational training starts and how long it lasts
• Where the vocational training will take place
• The trainer
• Regular daily working times
• The duration of the probationary period
• Trainee pay and additional benefits (salary and other payments)
• Yearly annual leave
• Termination conditions
• References to collective agreements and company agreements

Please note: during the probationary period (maximum 4 months), both sides (you and your employer) can always terminate the contract without notice or reason.