mechanical apprentice

Synyster Shadow

While in the work based section as a mechanic apprentice (not the fas centre or IT) are you entitled to time off for holidays?
I've looked on the fas site it states you are not allowed take holidays during the IT or training centre time but nothing mentioned about work place and what your entitled to..

Paul_Mc1988

Yes you are 100% entitled to your statutory days off which equate to 21 days per year. As someone who has completed an apprenticeship i can tell you i am certain of this.

Also while you attend your off the job phases such as Phase 2,4 and 6 your holidays are not affected at all. So lets say you begin Phase 2 in January and its 21 weeks long you will finish sometime in May you are still entitled to your 21 days to be taken between the months of May and December.

Synyster Shadow

That's perfect great to know. Is it unpaid?

Paul_Mc1988

No your employer has to pay you for these holidays

Synyster Shadow

That's all good info to know cheers its been a big help