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What are you entitled to?

As with all workers, Modern Apprentices have entitlements within the workplace. Those undertaking the Modern Apprenticeship programme are entitled to:

• a contract of employment;
• a full induction in the workplace;
• a negotiated training plan or contract between yourself, the employer and the training provider;
• a fair wage (see section on ‘How much do Modern Apprentices get paid?’);
• a safe working environment and protection from discrimination or bullying;
• release from work to attend formal training;
• provision of an appropriate range of experiences within the workplace to enable you to complete your qualifications;
• access to support, guidance and mentoring;
• quality training;
• regular assessments and review of progress; and
• sufficient time away from work station or desk to study in work time.