ETC Apprenticeships

The Employment and Training Corporation is giving the facilities of apprenticeship schemes which are an effective medium of vocational education and training in the same time.

There are two schemes, mainly:

1. Technician Apprenticeship Scheme (TAS), and
2. Extended Skill Training Scheme (ESTS)

The employer and the ETC enter into an agreement laying down the rights and obligations of all parties during the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship offers various benefits, mainly it helps the students to gain working experience and a certificate is awarded, employers ensure an efficient and qualified workforce, and employers involve themselves in the national vocational education.

Technician Apprenticeship Scheme

The TAS provides an apprenticeship to persons aged 16 and over. It gives the apprentices an occupational competence at technician level. The present callings under the TAS Scheme are:

Agricultural Technician
Building Services Engineering Technician
Ceramist
Computer Engineering Technician
Computer Network & ICT Support Technician
Construction Technician (Construction Design/ Land Surveying/ Quantity Surveying)
Electrical and Electronics Engineer Technician
Industrial Electronics Technician
Jeweller/ Silversmith
Laboratory Technologist
Mechanical Engineering Technician (Plant/ Design & Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Operations & Maintenance)
Motor Vehicle Engineering Technician
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Stone Carver
Stone Heritage Technician (Mastru)
Telecommunications Technician
Wood Carver

Extended Skills Training Scheme

The ESTS offers a wide range of opportunities to young persons who are willing to learn a trade or a craftsman level. The present callings under the ESTS scheme are:

Agricultural Tradesperson
Beauty Therapist
Commis Chef
Commis Waiter
Electrical Installer
Hairdresser
Hotel General Assistance
Mechanical Fitter
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Painter and Decorator
Plasterer
Plumber
Printer
Restaurant/ Bar Operations
Stone Heritage Craftsperson
Stone Mason
Tile Layer
Welder and Fabricator
Woodworker

Conditions

The hours of work does not defer from that of the normal. Apprentices are entitled to:

2 days of vacation leave for every 20 days attended
June and December statutory bonus
15 days full pay sick and 15 days half pay sick
same overtime rates as those of full-time employees

N.I.Contributions

Under 18 years of age, 10% of the weekly wage up to a maximum of 4.38

Over 18 years of age, 10% of the weekly wage up to a maximum of 7.94

Wages/Maintenance Grants

ESTS

Year	Wage payable by employer	Maintenance grant payable by government
1	47.75 per week	93.17 per month
2	49.99 per week	93.17 per month
3	73.61 per week	Nil

TAS

Year	Wage payable by employer	Maintenance grant payable by government
1	49.97 per week	93.17 per month
2	52.20 per week	93.17 per month
3	75.87per week	Nil

For more information contact Clive Farrugia

Last Updated on Mon, 21 September 2009

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