Apprenticeship glossary

Traineeship

What does Traineeship mean?

A training programme that prepares you for work. Some employers, like ITV and Channel 4, run paid traineeships that are separate from their apprenticeships.

Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Apprenticeship
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
Training contractor
In Northern Ireland, the organisation that arranges and delivers your off-the-job training on an Apprenticeships NI apprenticeship. You and your employer agree it with them.
Training plan
The plan agreed between you, your employer and your training provider setting out what you'll learn and when during your apprenticeship.
Training provider
The college, university or training company that delivers the learning part of your apprenticeship. Some employers choose it for you.
Transferable skills
Skills you can use in lots of jobs, like communication, teamwork and organisation. School, hobbies and part-time work all build them.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.