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If you wish to offer a work-study placement, you must properly arrange four things: recognition as a training company, a training employment contract, a safe workplace, and appropriate supervision. This way, you invest in young talent and the future of your company, without legal risks. Below, you can read step-by-step what you need to arrange.
1. Apply for recognition as a training company
If you wish to offer an apprenticeship to an MBO student, you must first be recognized as a training company. You do this by submitting an application to the Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven (SBB). The SBB assesses whether your company meets the requirements and is suitable for training students.
2. Arrange an apprenticeship contract
For a work-study placement, you draw up a training employment agreement: a contract between you, the student, and the educational institution, outlining everyone's rights and obligations, such as working hours and supervision. Include a clause that allows you to terminate the contract if the student proves unsuitable or is unable to complete the program — a so-called resolutive condition.
A learning employment contract differs from an internship contract: the student actually performs work and does not merely observe. However, it is not a true employment contract, because the learning process is central. It sits somewhere in between, so to speak.
3. Provide a safe workplace
You are responsible for a safe and healthy workplace — for your own employees, but also for freelancers and students. This includes, among other things, adequate protective equipment (where applicable) and minimizing risks. A safe workplace is essential for the development and well-being of the student. If something goes wrong, you can be held liable based on your duty of care.
4. Ensure appropriate guidance
Good guidance is crucial. Make an experienced employee available to support, coach, and help the student achieve the learning objectives. Appropriate guidance ensures a successful learning experience — to the benefit of both the student and your company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need accreditation to offer a work-study placement?
For an MBO apprenticeship, yes. You must be recognized as a training company by the SBB, which assesses whether you meet the requirements.
What is the difference between a training employment contract and an internship?
At a work-study placement, the student performs actual work; during an internship, the student primarily observes. The work-study agreement falls between an internship and an employment contract, with the learning process at its center.
Can I terminate the apprenticeship contract prematurely?
With a well-formulated resolutive condition, this is possible subject to conditions, for example if the student proves unsuitable or fails to complete the program. Pay attention to the strict requirements for such a condition.
Am I liable if a student gets injured?
You have a duty of care to ensure a safe workplace. If you fail in this regard, you may be held liable for damages.
Need help setting up a work-study placement?
A work-study placement offers many benefits, provided you arrange everything properly. We assist you in drafting a work-study employment agreement and advise on the legal aspects of a safe and successful work-study placement.
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