Work-related learning regulations in Italy aim to bring the world of work and education systems closer together through internships and apprenticeships. The regulations stipulate mandatory work-related learning courses in the school system for students between 15 to 18 years old. These courses involve periods of training at host companies and can last up to 400 hours, with the goal of increasing students' job opportunities and skills in orientation. Educational institutions must arrange these learning opportunities with companies and public or private entities, and ensure students' health and safety during internships through insurance, injury prevention, and risk information.

1. WORK-RELATED
LEARNING

2. Regulations
sources
L. n. 53/2003
possibility to implement
mixed training courses
for a reduced audience
D.Lgs. n. 77/2005
Courses realization (2nd cycle),
involving high schools system and
educational and vocational system
It allows young people to acquire
basic knowledge and skills
L. n. 107/2015
It provides mandatory courses
in the school system through
internships in order to
increase job opportunities and
student orientation skills

3. Purpose
To bring the world of work
and education systems
closer together,
increasing young people
knowledge and
experiences
To support
occupational
guidance
Students between 15 to 18 years,
both in the high school system,
training and vocational education
system.
Recipients

4. Regulations
Stipulated by
educational
institutions with:
Companies,
professionals or
Representatives
Associations
Chambers of
Commerce, Public
and Private
Entities
Sports promotion
entities
recognized by
CONI
Museums

5. Operating
methods
Internship periods
With periods of regular training
and learning periods through
work experience (at the host
party)
They can also be held
during summer periods
or during school
holidays
Duties
High schools must activate
work-related learning and
apprenticeship to their
students
Not less than 400 hours duration,
concerning technical and
professional institutes, in the
2-year period and in the last year of
the course of study.
Total duration of at
least 200 hours in
the three-year high
school

6. Fulfilment of duties to
prevent injuries and
hygiene measures
Legislative Decree no. 81/2008,
on the prevention of injuries and
hygiene measures
Health Monitoring
Identification of
specific risks
Information and
training about
security
Utilization of
protection devices

7. Insurance
Inail
Public schools
Third-party asset
management
Inail
Non-state educational and
training institutions, with the
payment of a special
unitary prize
Coverage of the damage,
insurance policy charged to
the educational institution

8. Facilitations
and
Incentives
500 Euro Financing covering
tutoring costs
Contributions Concessions
Inps, not > 3,250/year for
no. 36 months
Hiring, as of 1st January 2017, of young people, including
apprenticeship, made within 6 months of the acquisition of
the qualification, from employers who previously allowed
young people to carry out their activities in alternation
Work-related learning excludes any
employment relationships