Traineeship is a dual system of occupational training. It is an occupational skill development programme, targeted at new labour market entrants, unemployed or employees involved in restructuring exercises. ETC offers this flexible training to supplement skills shortages.

 

 

Traineeship programmes are developed by ETC together with the employers, their associations or other professional bodies. The programme is made up of  off-the-job training component and on-the-job training.

The content and occupational standards of this training programme are drawn up after consultation with the employer. On finishing the programme trainees sit for a competency test and receive certification.

 

 

The minimum duration of the traineeships is 10 consecutive weeks and the maximum is 39 weeks, based on a 40-hour week. The duration varies according to the programme.

 

All jobseekers are eligible to participate in the traineeship programmes. Some traineeship programmes may require an entry level of competencies, skills and/or certification in specific areas.

 

 

The start of a traineeship is advertised by ETC. Registered unemployed, who have been on the Part 1 register for more than three months, are enrolled through ETC. The holding of a traineeship is decided and approved solely by the Corporation.  

 

Conditions of work are safeguarded by the respective laws of Malta throughout the whole traineeship.

 

 

ETC pays a training subsidy equivalent to 80% of the weekly national statutory minimum wage to participants, as well as 20% of the weekly national statutory minimum wage to the on-the-job training service providers, for the duration of the training period, for each trainee.

 

 

On Completion of the traineeship, trainees are assessed by a Trade Testing Board to test the standards of occupational competence reached. Those who show proficiency in a range of skills making up an occupation are awarded a Certificate of Achievement.