Vocational training

Work-based learning (bpv) involves learning a trade in practical settings, a key component of vocational education. This can be done in two ways: through an internship or through work.

So you'll actually be working at a company or institution. To obtain a diploma, students must successfully complete the internship. Please note that institutions may require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) as an admission requirement.

The internship prepares you for a real profession and helps you make a smooth transition from your education to the job market. You'll also learn the norms and values that play a role in the profession. You'll experience what it's like to work in an organization. To obtain your diploma, you must complete the internship with a passing grade.

If you choose a full-time vocational program (BOL), you'll complete internships during fixed periods. These can be a block of several weeks, but there are also internships where you work one or more days a week. This depends on the program. With part-time vocational programs (BBL), you usually have an employment contract with a company. You'll attend school one day a week.

Work placement takes place at companies and institutions that are recognized as training companies. The Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven (SBB) issues this recognition. It assesses training companies for suitability and willingness and verifies whether the companies meet the quality requirements. Our schools maintain close contact with the various knowledge centers to ensure a good connection between school and practice. You can find all recognized training companies via stagemarkt.nl .

Good supervision is essential for an internship. At school, the internship supervisor is your designated contact. At the company or institution, this is a qualified workplace trainer who trains, motivates, and coaches you. During your internship, you will receive an internship workbook. This contains the assignments you will complete at the company or organization. The internship supervisor will regularly check in with you to hear how things are going on the job. They will also consult with the internship supervisor about the internship's progress. The internship supervisor will assess how you are performing the assignments and tasks.

In this overview, you will find Summa's work placement contact persons.

By law, a Vocational Practical Training Agreement (bpvo) must be concluded between the student, the training company, and the school for an internship. The bpvo sets out the rights and obligations of the student, the training company, and the school regarding the practical component of the study program. This includes matters such as supervision, assessment, and the termination or extension of the bpv. All parties involved must sign the agreement before the start of the bpv. Click here for the terms and conditions of the bpvo.

As a BBL student, you are usually employed by an organization and receive a salary in accordance with the sector's collective labour agreement (CAO). BOL students sometimes receive an allowance, but this is not mandatory. A training company may also pay an expense or travel allowance during the practical training period. In some sectors, internship allowances are regulated in the CAO. These allowances may affect child benefit or student finance. The Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) and DUO can provide more information on this.

Summa has taken out its own liability insurance for damage to property during the work placement. The ROC has accident insurance for personal injury. These insurances are supplementary to the training company's insurance. You can read more information about this in the terms and conditions of the work placement . Different insurance conditions apply for work placements abroad.

If you become ill during your internship, you must inform both your school and your internship supervisor. Other forms of absence are only permitted in highly exceptional circumstances. Visits to a doctor or general practitioner should generally be made during your own time. Regarding leave, the internship company's regulations are binding. Therefore, you must request leave from your internship supervisor at the company. For leave longer than one day, you must obtain prior written permission from your internship supervisor at school. The internship guide explains how holidays are arranged. If you miss an internship day, you must make it up: the internship program states how many days the internship includes.