Training contracts for obtaining work experience

Training contracts for obtaining work experience provide practical training in a professional environment that is appropriate to the worker’s level of studies or the training which the contract covers. Workers taking up these contracts will acquire the skills and aptitudes needed to carry out the work corresponding to the qualification they have already obtained.

The position offered must enable the worker to obtain work experience appropriate to their level of studies or the training which the contract covers. The company will draw up an individual training plan specifying the content of the practical training that will be provided, and will assign a mentor with the appropriate training or experience to monitor the plan and ensure that the purpose of the contract is met.

• The contract can be offered to those holding a university degree or a vocational intermediate-level or higher-level qualification, specialist diploma, professional master’s or certificate from the vocational training system, in accordance with Organic Law 5/2002 of 19 June on Qualifications and Vocational Training, as well as to those holding an equivalent qualification for teaching art or sport in the education system, enabling or qualifying them to work in this field.
• The contract may be concluded within three years, or within five years where it is concluded with a person with a disability, following completion of the corresponding studies.
• The duration of this contract may not be less than 6 months or exceed one year. Within those limits, collective agreements at national or autonomous community sectoral level, or, failing that, collective agreements at lower sectoral level, may determine its duration, taking account of the characteristics of the sector and of the professional practice to be carried out. A probationary period may be established, which may in no case exceed one month, unless otherwise provided for in a collective agreement.
• The company will draw up an individual training plan specifying the content of the professional practice, and will assign a tutor with appropriate training or experience to monitor the plan and ensure that the purpose of the contract is properly fulfilled.
• If there are persons who have completed their studies abroad, that period will be calculated from the date on which the qualification is recognised or validated in Spain, where that requirement is necessary to work in the profession.
• It may not be concluded with a person who has already obtained professional experience or carried out training activity in the same activity within the same company for a period exceeding three months, excluding for these purposes periods of training or work placements forming part of the curriculum required to obtain the qualification or certificate allowing this type of contract.

More information on the characteristics of the contract, the requirements and the incentives for companies.

Template for the training contract for the acquisition of professional practice