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1. General or vocational education carried out in the initial education system, usually before entering working life.
2. Pre-employment training for an occupation, generally divided into two parts; basic training followed by specialization.
That vocational education and training which is undertaken before or upon first entering an occupation or job.
(Initial vocational training)
A work-based training process or activity for apprentices/trainees. It leads to a formal qualification. The activities are often financed (partly or wholly) by the enterprise, but this is not a mandatory condition. Apprentices/trainees often have a special training contract.