Qualification or work experience contract

It is available to young people aged 35 or under who hold a vocational qualification.

The standard duration is 6 months, renewable three times, giving a total duration of 24 months.

The minimum remuneration payable is half the standard wage for the equivalent category.

It is agreed between the employer and a young person aged between 14 and 21, whether they have recently left education or are unqualified.

It sets out training obligations for the employer.

The remuneration conditions are equivalent to those for work placements.