In a training course approved by the Ministry

Young people participating in a training programme that MSD has approved do not have an initial stand-down imposed.

A training course approved for the purposes of assessing whether to waive an initial stand-down for Young Parent Payment is:

• employment-related training or
• tertiary study

Note this differs from the definition of approved training for the purpose of assessing the qualification for Young Parent Payment. Approved training for qualifications is employment-related training only.

For more information see:

• Qualifications In or available for approved training