7 §  Trainees and summer employees

1.      The maximum training period is 12 months and can be applied only once in the sector to which this agreement applies.

 2.      The salary of a trainee is at least 85 per cent of the salary applicable to the duties in question. Vocational training in the field shall be taken into account as a factor shortening the training period, if the employee takes on a task that corresponds to the training in question. This provision shall not apply to training related to a degree.

Special arrangements can be made in the case of remuneration for trainees employed with no experience in the work to be undertaken, and where the degree requirements include one or more training periods.

3.      The salary of a summer employee with no professional education or work experience in the sector is 75 % of the minimum salary applicable to the duties involved.

4.      The salary for an employee on an apprenticeship contract is at least 75 % of the salary applicable to the duties in question in the first year, and at least 85% from then onwards.