Training contracts
45 Training contracts
(1) A training contract is a binding written agreement between an employer and an apprentice or trainee setting out their respective obligations in relation to the approved apprenticeship or approved traineeship in which the apprentice or trainee is employed.
(2) A training contract may specify that training is to be provided to an apprentice or trainee:
on a part-time or a full-time basis; or
(b) in conjunction with education or training provided at a school (as defined in section 5 of the Education Act 2015).
(3) A training contract must be in the approved form and be signed by:
the employer; and
the apprentice or trainee; and
(c) if the apprentice or trainee is under 18 years of age – a parent or guardian of the apprentice or trainee.
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