Does a Traineeship Count as Education?

Are traineeships paid? Employers are not required to pay trainees during their placement as it is technically classed as education.

Is a traineeship further education?

A traineeship gives you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the sector you are interested in, while also improving your employability skills, English and Maths. It can help you progress to a full-time job, apprenticeship or further education.

Is a traineeship a qualification?

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. ... They may still pay in instalments over a number of years, but the fee is an amount for the qualification, fixed at the time the apprentice or trainee commences.