Courses that include work experience

Some courses require the student to undertake work experience as a part of their programme of study.

The part of the course that is work experience still needs to meet the definition of a recognised course of study for the Training Incentive Allowance to be paid.

If the work experience is provided through a business or community organisation that is not associated with the training provider, it may not meet the qualifications for Training Incentive Allowance.

When you are assessing payment of Training Incentive Allowance, do not include the cost or the period required to undertake work experience through an outside organisation. The component of the course that meets the eligibility (e.g. is a recognised course of study) can still be paid for by Training Incentive Allowance.

However, if a client claims the work experience is a compulsory component of the course or if the work experience is not completed this will result in a failure, then we should consider accepting the fee as part of the recognised part of study.