Do's and don'ts

A list of recommendations for the organiser of long-term mobilities.

Do's and don'ts

  • Make sure that the work tasks match with the requirements of the qualification
  • Make sure that there is a named and motivated work place instructor who knows the procedures of mobilities
  • Train the apprentice to meet the rules and cultural differences of the receiving country
  • Usually the best candidates for long term mobilities are those already more advanced in their field and with some experience of working abroad
  • Emphasize the importance of learning the local language and English
  • Train the apprentice to realise the differences in the receiving country’s work legislation, i.e. working hours and their distribution during the day
  • Monitor the apprentice’s coping with the given working hours and the level motivation
  • Accommodation (e.g. quality, location and safety) is one of the key elements when the apprentice is adjusting for the mobility period
  • Make sure that the selection process to choose the suitable apprentices and work placements is thorough​
  • It is crucial to have enough resources for instructing the apprentice already in home country and for monitoring visits to the work place
  • A good local (receiving) partner is of utmost importance
  • It is important to have close communication between all the participants before and during the mobility periods
  • React quickly when problems arise
  • Make sure that the induction in the workplace is thorough by giving instructions beforehand to the company