My child is currently on a traineeship. Is he still considered to be in education?

A young person who is on a traineeship is considered as being in education if the performance of this activity is required to:

• gain admission to a relevant course of study or to an examination;
• obtain an educational qualification or apprenticeship certificate.

Under certain circumstances, a traineeship is recognised as a form of education if it allows the young person to gain admission to an apprenticeship.

However, if a young person carries out practical work with the sole aim of acquiring knowledge or experience that will improve his employment prospects or help him choose and occupation, these activities are not considered as a form of education.