Internship

From Practice

An internship is a required part of your studies, during which you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in school in a real-world work setting. During your internship, with the help of a mentor, you’ll perform various work tasks, develop your professional skills, and become familiar with how the workplace operates.

The objectives and tasks of the internship are outlined in your internship plan. The internship is carried out in collaboration between you, the school, and the company. Before the internship begins, you will sign an internship agreement with the internship site and the school, and you will be assigned a supervisor from both the school and the company. The internship site must provide you with the necessary guidance and a safe work environment.

In full-time programs and applied secondary education curricula, the school determines the duration of the internship. In part-time study, you agree on the timing of the internship with the host company, based on your own and the company’s availability, as well as the internship requirements specified in the curriculum.

For Students

An internship gives you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in school in a real-world work environment, develop your professional skills, and gain experience in your future field. To ensure the success of your internship, prepare well in advance, choose a company that’s suitable for completing your internship program, and agree with your school and the host company on the internship’s goals, tasks, and logistics.

When looking for an internship and during your internship, you’ll have the support of the internship coordinator and your company internship supervisor. Ask for help right away if anything is unclear or if you encounter a problem at your internship.

Practicum periods and practicum hours for study groups in the 2026/2027 academic year

Find your study group and internship period in the table. If the school has not assigned a specific internship period to the study group, the student will agree on the timing of the internship with the host company during the academic year, based on the student’s and the company’s availability.

Study Group	Internship Period	Number of hours of internship at the company
AK-26	Nov. 9–Dec. 20, 2026, and Mar. 1–Apr. 11, 2027	364
CNCp-26	During the academic year, in consultation with the company	To be determined
CNCt-26	During the academic year, in consultation with the company	To be determined
ITSp-24	Feb. 1–Apr. 25, 2027	426
JEKp-25	April 12–May 30, 2027	234
K-26	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	374
Ka-25	Oct. 19–Nov. 29, 2026, and Mar. 15–May 23, 2027	To be confirmed
KBp-24	Oct. 12–Nov. 22, 2026, and Mar. 1–Apr. 18, 2027	478
KBp-25	April 12–June 13, 2027	309
KMp-24	Feb. 1–May 2, 2027	504
Ko-25	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	564
M-26	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	374
MH-25	September 7, 2027–January 24, 2027	764
MHp-24	Feb. 1–Apr. 18, 2027	413
MTTj-26	During the academic year, in consultation with the company	To be determined
MTTp-25	April 19–June 6, 2027	234
P-26	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	179
PKTj-26	During the academic year, in consultation with the company	To be determined
PPO-26	Feb. 1–May 9, 2027	494
PS-26	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	400
Pta-26	March 29–May 9, 2027	To be confirmed
PTT-25	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	504
PTT-26	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	244
PTTp-26	May 17–June 6, 2027	78
TDTp-25	April 19–June 6, 2027	234
Tp-24	Feb. 1–Apr. 11, 2027	374
Tp-25	March 15–June 13, 2027	478
TTp-24	Feb. 22–Apr. 25, 2027	283
TURp-25	May 3–30, 2027	104
VK-26	During the academic year, in consultation with the company	To be determined
ÄKS-25	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	338
ÄKS-26	During the academic year, as agreed with the company	432

The table lists the school’s planned internship periods and the number of hours for each internship. The exact duration and organization of the internship are based on the curriculum’s implementation plan and the individual internship plan. The internship period or its organization may change due to a student’s participation in an internship abroad or in vocational skills competitions. The school will notify students of any changes.

Preparing for an Internship

Finding an Internship

Students generally find their own internship placements. It’s a good idea to start looking for an internship early, as finding a suitable company, finalizing agreements, and completing the necessary paperwork can take time. If necessary, the course instructor, subject teachers, and the internship coordinator will assist students in finding an internship.

When choosing an internship, familiarize yourself with the activities of various companies and contact those where you can fulfill the goals and tasks of your field of study. When looking for an internship, be prepared to describe your field of study, your current knowledge and skills, the duration of the internship, and your internship goals. Companies are very interested in what you hope to learn during your internship.

What kind of internship is right for me?

The internship position must:

work in a field related to your field of study;
enable students to complete the tasks described in their individual internship plans and achieve the learning outcomes;
assign you a company-based internship supervisor;
ensure the necessary guidance and a safe work environment;
to enable students to complete their internship within the prescribed time frame and to the required extent.

Before signing a final agreement with the company, coordinate the internship placement with the school’s internship supervisor. The school will assess whether the company and the tasks it offers are suitable for achieving the internship’s objectives.

If you have an internship

Submit the form to the company so that a company representative can provide the internship coordinator with the information needed to draw up the internship agreement.

Students may not begin their internship until they have cleared any academic arrears, the internship placement has been approved by the school, the necessary internship documents have been prepared, and the internship agreement has been signed.

Internship at Your Workplace

The internship may also take place at the student’s current workplace, provided that the job duties allow for the fulfillment of the internship’s objectives and the individual internship plan. Completing an internship at the workplace must be coordinated in advance with the internship coordinator. In addition, the necessary internship documents must be prepared and an internship agreement must be signed.

If you can’t find an internship

If you are unable to find an internship, please notify the school’s internship coordinator in a timely manner. The school will help you find potential internship opportunities, but you must also actively participate in the search yourself.

During the internship

During the internship, the student performs the work and learning tasks described in the individual internship plan under the guidance of the company’s internship supervisor. The student adheres to the agreed-upon work schedule, the company’s work procedures, and occupational health and safety requirements.

Intern Responsibilities

During the internship, the student:

arrives at the internship site at the agreed-upon time and adheres to the work schedule;
performs the tasks assigned to him or her carefully and responsibly;
complies with the company’s requirements regarding work organization, occupational safety, hygiene, and confidentiality;
uses work tools and personal protective equipment properly;
asks the supervisor for help if a work task or how to perform it safely is unclear;
keeps a regular internship journal;
gathers the information and materials needed to prepare the internship report;
communicates with the internship supervisor from the company and the school;
will notify you of any problems or changes as soon as possible.

A trainee must not begin work for which he or she has not received the necessary instruction or training. If performing a work task could endanger the health and safety of the trainee or others, the work must be stopped immediately and the company’s internship supervisor must be notified right away.

Filling Out the Internship Journal

The internship log is filled out regularly in the TAHVEL study information system throughout the entire internship. The log includes the internship dates, the number of internship hours, and a brief description of the work completed and what was learned.

Entries must be detailed enough to allow for an assessment of whether the internship objectives have been met and to enable the preparation of an internship report. It is not advisable to wait until the end of the internship to fill out the internship journal.

Absences and Changes

If a student is absent due to illness or any other reason, they must notify both the company and school internship supervisors as soon as possible. Arrangements for making up the missed time will be agreed upon with the supervisors to ensure that the required internship hours are completed.

The internship period, internship placement, supervisor, or agreed-upon work assignments may not be changed without the school’s approval. If it is not possible to follow the individual internship plan at the company, or if any other obstacle arises that prevents the continuation of the internship, the student must immediately contact the school’s internship coordinator.

Guidance and Feedback

The company’s internship supervisor introduces the student to the workplace and work procedures, assigns tasks, provides guidance on how to complete them, and gives the student feedback. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for clarification, discuss their progress with the supervisor, and let the supervisor know if they need additional guidance.

The school’s internship supervisor maintains contact with the student and the company during the internship and helps resolve any issues related to the organization of the internship or the achievement of its objectives.

Completion of the Internship

At the end of the internship, the student must verify that the required internship hours and the tasks described in the individual internship plan have been completed. Before the last day of the internship, the student must review the internship log and complete the necessary entries and documentation.

Before leaving your internship

Learner:

monitors the completion of internship hours and work assignments in collaboration with the company’s internship supervisor;
completes the entries in the internship journal;
asks the supervisor for feedback on their work, progress, and professional skills;
ensures that the company’s internship supervisor has received the necessary instructions for evaluating the internship;
returns to the company any work equipment, keys, work clothes, and other property provided to him or her;
organizes the materials collected for the internship report;
would like to thank the internship site and the supervisor for their cooperation.

Company documents, photos, descriptions of work processes, or other internal company information may be used in the internship report only with the company’s permission. Confidential information shall not be included in the report or shared with third parties.

Internship Evaluation and Feedback

The company’s internship supervisor evaluates the student’s work, the development of their professional skills, their conduct in the workplace, and their completion of the individual internship plan. The evaluation is recorded in the TAHVEL learning management system.

Students also provide feedback on the internship site, the guidance they received, and the organization of the internship. This feedback helps the school assess the suitability of the internship site and develop its collaboration with businesses.

If a student fails to complete the required number of internship hours or any mandatory assignments, they must contact the school’s internship supervisor at the earliest opportunity. Arrangements for making up any missed hours or assignments must be made before the internship is officially credited.

After the internship ends

After completing the internship at the company:

The student verifies that the internship log has been fully completed;
verifies that the company’s internship supervisor has evaluated the internship;
prepares a practicum report in accordance with the school’s practicum report guidelines;
submits the report and other required documents by the deadline set by the school;
is preparing to defend his internship project.

The internship is considered complete after the required internship hours and tasks have been fulfilled, the internship documents have been submitted, and the internship has been successfully defended.

Internship Report and Internship Defense

The Role of the Company-Based Internship Supervisor

The company’s internship supervisor helps the student settle in, plans appropriate work tasks for the student, guides the student in carrying them out, and provides feedback. The supervisor helps connect what is learned in school with real-world work and ensures that the internship supports the achievement of the goals and learning outcomes described in the individual internship plan. A suitable supervisor is an experienced employee of the company who possesses the necessary professional knowledge and skills, interacts with the intern on a daily basis, and is able to monitor the intern’s progress.

Before the internship begins

Company-assigned internship supervisor:

reviews the student’s individual internship plan;
gain an overview of the learner’s current knowledge and skills;
helps plan work assignments that align with the goals of the internship;
agrees with the student and the school’s internship supervisor on the arrangements for communication;
prepares for the intern’s first day and orientation;
ensures that the intern has the necessary work tools and personal protective equipment.

If a company is unable to provide a task described in the internship plan, the supervisor will discuss alternative options with the school’s internship coordinator.

At the beginning of the internship

Advisor:

welcomes the intern and introduces him or her to the company and the team;
explains the company’s work procedures, working hours, and internal rules;
introduces the intern to their workplace and job duties;
provides the necessary occupational safety instruction and training;
explains who the intern can turn to if they have questions or problems;
agrees with the intern on the manner of daily communication and the provision of feedback.

At the beginning, it is advisable to assign the intern clearly defined and manageable tasks and to gradually increase their responsibilities as their skills, independence, and self-confidence grow.

During the internship

Company-assigned internship supervisor:

assigns the intern professional tasks related to the objectives of the internship;
explains the purpose of the task, the expected outcome, and safe work practices;
checks whether the intern understood the assignment;
monitors the completion of work assignments and the intern’s progress;
provides specific and supportive feedback on a regular basis;
encourages the intern to ask questions and analyze their own work;
helps link practical work experience to the learning outcomes of the internship program;
monitors compliance with the internship workload and agreed-upon work hours;
cooperates with the school’s internship supervisor as needed.

Good mentoring is not just about demonstrating work techniques. Interns should be given the opportunity to gradually take on tasks with greater independence, analyze their work, and justify their solutions.

Providing Feedback

It is important to provide feedback throughout the entire internship, not just at the end. Good feedback is timely, specific, and related to the intern’s work.

When providing feedback, you might discuss:

which the intern did very well;
in which his progress is evident;
what and how improvements should be made;
what kind of support or practice he still needs;
What might the next work tasks and development goals be?

It’s also a good idea to ask the intern how well they understood the assignment, what they learned, and in which areas they need more guidance.

If you encounter any problems

If an intern does not show up for work at the agreed-upon time, fails to follow work procedures or safety requirements, is unable to perform their tasks, or needs more support than expected, the situation should first be discussed calmly with the intern.

If the problem recurs, it is not possible to fulfill the internship plan, or the continuation of the internship may be at risk, the company’s internship supervisor will contact the school’s internship supervisor. Any changes to the internship period, work assignments, or other significant agreements will be discussed with the student, the company, and the school.

At the end of the internship

Company-assigned internship supervisor:

discusses the intern’s progress and the achievement of the internship’s objectives with the intern;
monitors the scope of the internship and the completion of agreed-upon tasks;
provides the learner with summary feedback;
enters the company’s evaluation of the student in the TAHVEL learning management system;
provides feedback to the school, when possible, regarding the organization of the internship.

The supervisor’s evaluation is one of the components of the final assessment of the internship. The evaluation takes into account the intern’s development of professional skills, performance of work tasks, professional conduct, ability to collaborate, and achievement of the goals set in the individual internship plan.

Company-based internship supervisors can take the Digiriigi Akadeemia e-course for workplace-based internship supervisors to develop their knowledge and mentoring skills. https://digiriigiakadeemia.ee/course/view.php?id=310

Workplace Safety, Working Hours, and Liability

Occupational health and safety requirements also apply to students participating in a work placement, even though the company and the intern do not enter into an employment contract with each other. The company is responsible for ensuring that its work environment, work equipment, work organization, and the tasks assigned to the intern are safe.

The specific rights and obligations of the school, the company, and the student are agreed upon in an internship agreement signed before the internship begins.

Ensuring a Safe Work Environment

Before the intern starts work, the company:

assesses the risks associated with the tasks assigned to the intern;
takes into account the learner’s age, health, knowledge, skills, and prior experience;
introduces the company’s work organization and workplace safety hazards;
organizes occupational safety instruction and training;
teaches how to use tools and safe work practices;
provides the necessary work clothing and personal protective equipment;
explains what to do in the event of a danger, accident, or injury;
documents guidance and training in accordance with the company’s established procedures.

An intern may only be allowed to work independently once the supervisor is satisfied that the intern is familiar with the safety requirements that have been explained to them and is able to apply safe work practices in practice. When introducing a new work task, tool, or technology, additional instruction and training must be provided as needed.

Intern Responsibilities

The intern must:

comply with the company’s work procedures and occupational safety requirements;
use work tools and personal protective equipment properly;
perform only those tasks for which he or she has received instruction and training;
immediately report any dangerous situation, equipment malfunction, or accident;
refrain from activities that could endanger his or her own health or that of others.

An intern has the right to stop working and notify their supervisor if a work task poses a risk to their health or the health of others, or if they are unable to perform the task safely.

Intern’s Work Hours

The intern’s work schedule is agreed upon before the internship begins and is recorded in the internship documents. When organizing the work schedule, consideration must be given to the intern’s age, the objectives of the internship, the nature of the work, and the need for rest periods.

An exception to working hours applies to internships for minors enrolled in vocational schools:

A 14-year-old intern may work up to 7 hours per day and 35 hours over a seven-day period;
The working hours of an intern who is at least 15 years old may be up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours over a seven-day period.

These are maximum limits, not mandatory internship workloads. When scheduling work hours, one must also take into account the intern’s abilities, the difficulty of the tasks, and the need for rest periods.

Completion and Evaluation of the Internship

To the Host Company

Work-based training is an essential part of vocational education, because it is precisely in a real-world work environment that students can apply the knowledge they have acquired in school and develop the skills necessary for their future careers. Internships help students understand how their field of study is organized in practice, develop independence, and receive feedback from experienced professionals. For a company, hosting an intern provides an opportunity to contribute to the preparation of future employees and to get to know potential new hires. Cooperation between schools and companies helps ensure that vocational education meets the actual needs of the workforce.

Hiring an Intern

The company, the student, and the school collaborate in organizing the internship. The school helps assess the suitability of the internship placement, prepares the internship documents, and assigns a school-designated internship supervisor to the student.

Is our company a good place for an internship?

An internship position is suitable if the company can:

provide the student with work assignments relevant to their field of study;
enable students to achieve the objectives and learning outcomes described in their individual internship plans;
assign a company-based internship supervisor to the student;
provide students with the necessary guidance and regular feedback;
ensure a proper and safe work environment;
to enable the completion of the internship during the agreed-upon period and to the agreed-upon extent;
work with the school’s internship supervisor.

A company is not required to provide training in all specialized skills, but the work tasks assigned must support the achievement of the specific goals of the internship period. The school’s internship advisor can help assess the suitability of the internship.

Before Accepting an Intern

It’s worth for a company to consider:

what types of work tasks can be assigned to an intern;
What knowledge and skills must the student have prior to the internship;
How many interns can be supervised at the same time;
who will provide daily guidance to the student;
What kind of internship period is suitable for the company;
what tools, work clothes, and personal protective equipment the student needs;
Is it possible to provide the intern with meals, transportation, housing, or other benefits?

An intern’s job duties and scope of responsibility must be commensurate with his or her level of training. An intern must not be used solely as a replacement for an absent employee, nor should he or she be assigned tasks that are unrelated to the objectives of the internship.

How does the collaboration begin?

Cooperation can begin in two ways.

The company has a specific internship position.

The company informs the school of the relevant field of study, the internship period, job duties, the number of interns, and the contact person. The school helps connect the offer with suitable students.

The company is looking for a long-term partnership.

The company specifies which fields of study it is willing to accept students from and during which periods. The company’s information is added to the school’s database of internship partners, and the school can contact the company prior to a suitable internship period.

To offer an internship opportunity or become an internship partner, please contact:

Eleri Lõhmus

internship coordinator

eleri.lohmus@ewers.ee

Tel. 785 0820

Formalizing the Agreement

Once the student and the company have agreed on the internship, the school helps review whether the assigned tasks support the achievement of the internship’s objectives and learning outcomes for the student’s field of study. Before the internship begins, an internship agreement is signed between the school, the company, and the student, with the student’s individual internship plan serving as a mandatory attachment to the agreement.

The individual internship plan describes the goals, tasks, and expected learning outcomes of the internship. The company’s internship supervisor reviews the plan before the internship begins and, based on it, plans work assignments appropriate for the student.

Before the internship begins

Good preparation helps the student adapt to the work environment more quickly and enables the company to organize the internship smoothly. Before the internship begins, the company, the student, and the school agree on the duration of the internship, its objectives, work assignments, and the supervision arrangements.

Agree on the arrangements for the internship

The company and the student shall specify the following before the internship begins:

the start and end dates of the internship;
the start and end times of the internship day;
Instructions for the internship and reporting to work;
main job responsibilities;
the contact person at the internship company;
a company-based internship supervisor;
necessary work clothing and personal protective equipment;
catering, transportation, or lodging options;
other significant agreements in effect within the company.

When planning the work schedule and duties of a minor intern, the requirements applicable to their age must be taken into account.

Appoint a company-designated internship supervisor

The company assigns the student a supervisor who possesses the professional knowledge and skills necessary to guide the intern in their work tasks. The supervisor should be someone who works with the intern on a daily basis and is able to monitor the intern’s progress and provide feedback.

Before the internship begins, the supervisor reviews the student’s individual internship plan and helps select work tasks that support the achievement of the internship’s objectives and learning outcomes.

Please provide the information needed to draw up the contract

To prepare the internship agreement, the school needs the following information from the company:

the company’s exact name and registration number;
the address of the internship site;
the details of the company representative or the person signing the contract;
the name of the company’s internship supervisor;
The supervisor’s phone number and email address.

The school, in collaboration with the student and the company, prepares an internship agreement and the student’s individual internship plan. The internship agreement is signed before the student begins the internship.

Plan appropriate work tasks

Work assignments are planned based on the trainee’s prior preparation and individual internship plan. The intern should be given the opportunity to start with simpler tasks and, as their skills and confidence grow, gradually move on to more independent work.

If a company is unable to carry out any of the tasks described in the internship plan, suitable solutions can be discussed with the school’s internship coordinator before the internship begins.

Prepare Your Workspace and Get Settled In

Before the intern arrives, it’s a good idea to consider the following:

who welcomes the student on the first day;
how the company, the team, and the work processes are introduced;
What kind of workspace and what tools will be made available to the student;
what type of work clothing and personal protective equipment is required;
What kind of guidance and training must be provided before the employee begins performing their job duties;
How does day-to-day communication and feedback take place?

Before starting work, the intern must be familiarized with the company’s work procedures, workplace hazards, safe work practices, and procedures to follow in the event of an accident or emergency. The trainee may perform work tasks independently after receiving the necessary guidance and training.

Checklist for the First Day

On the intern’s first day:

Introduce the company, the job, and the team;
Explain the work schedule, breaks, and the company’s work procedures;
Provide the necessary occupational safety instruction and training;
issue work equipment, work clothing, and personal protective equipment;
review the individual internship plan together;
Agree on the first tasks;
Explain who students can contact if they have questions or problems.

The Role of the Company Internship Supervisor

The company’s internship supervisor supports the student’s integration, plans appropriate work tasks for the student, guides the student in completing them, and provides feedback. The supervisor helps connect what is learned in school with real-world work and ensures that the internship supports the achievement of the goals and learning outcomes described in the individual internship plan. A suitable supervisor is an experienced employee of the company who possesses the necessary professional knowledge and skills, interacts with the intern on a daily basis, and is able to monitor the intern’s progress.

Before the internship begins

Company-assigned internship supervisor:

reviews the student’s individual internship plan;
gain an overview of the learner’s current knowledge and skills;
helps plan work assignments that align with the goals of the internship;
agrees with the student and the school’s internship supervisor on the arrangements for communication;
prepares for the intern’s first day and orientation;
ensures that the intern has the necessary work equipment and personal protective equipment.

If a company is unable to provide a specific task described in the internship plan, the supervisor will discuss alternative options with the school’s internship coordinator.

At the beginning of the internship

Advisor:

welcomes the intern and introduces him or her to the company and the team;
explains the company’s work procedures, working hours, and internal rules;
introduces the intern to their workplace and job duties;
provides the necessary occupational safety instruction and training;
explains who the intern can turn to if they have questions or problems;
agrees with the intern on the manner of daily communication and the provision of feedback.

At the beginning, it is a good idea to give interns clearly defined and manageable tasks, and to gradually increase their responsibilities as their skills, independence, and self-confidence grow.

During the internship

Company-assigned internship supervisor:

assigns the intern professional tasks related to the objectives of the internship;
explains the purpose of the task, the expected outcome, and safe work practices;
checks whether the intern understood the assignment;
monitors the completion of work assignments and the intern’s progress;
provides specific and constructive feedback on a regular basis;
encourages the intern to ask questions and analyze their own work;
helps link practical work experience to the learning outcomes of the internship program;
monitors compliance with the internship workload and agreed-upon working hours;
cooperates with the school’s internship supervisor as needed.

Good mentoring is not just about demonstrating work techniques. Interns should be given the opportunity to gradually perform tasks more independently, analyze their work, and justify their solutions.

Providing Feedback

It is important to provide feedback throughout the entire internship, not just at the end. Good feedback is timely, specific, and related to the intern’s work.

When providing feedback, you might discuss:

which the intern did very well;
in which his progress is evident;
what and how improvements should be made;
what kind of support or practice he still needs;
What might the next work tasks and development goals be?

It’s also a good idea to ask the intern how they understood the assignment, what they learned, and in which areas they need more guidance.

If you encounter any problems

If an intern does not show up for work at the agreed-upon time, fails to follow work procedures or occupational safety requirements, is unable to perform their tasks, or needs more support than expected, the situation should first be discussed calmly with the intern.

If the problem recurs, it is not possible to fulfill the internship plan, or the continuation of the internship may be at risk, the company’s internship supervisor will contact the school’s internship supervisor. Any changes to the internship period, job duties, or other significant agreements will be discussed with the student, the company, and the school.

At the end of the internship

Company-assigned internship supervisor:

discusses the intern’s progress and the achievement of the internship’s objectives with the intern;
monitors the scope of the internship and the completion of agreed-upon tasks;
provides the learner with summary feedback;
enters the company’s evaluation of the student in the TAHVEL learning management system;
provides feedback to the school, when possible, regarding the organization of the internship.

Workplace Safety, Working Hours, and Liability

Occupational health and safety requirements also apply to students participating in a work placement, even though the company and the intern do not enter into an employment contract with each other. The company is responsible for ensuring that its work environment, equipment, work organization, and the tasks assigned to the intern are safe.

The specific rights and obligations of the school, the company, and the student are agreed upon in an internship agreement signed before the internship begins.

Ensuring a Safe Work Environment

Before the intern starts work, the company:

assesses the risks associated with the tasks assigned to the intern;
takes into account the learner’s age, health, knowledge, skills, and prior experience;
introduces the company’s work procedures and workplace hazards;
organizes occupational safety instruction and training;
teaches how to use tools and safe work practices;
provides the necessary work clothing and personal protective equipment;
explains what to do in the event of a danger, accident, or injury;
documents guidance and training in accordance with the company’s established procedures.

An intern may only be allowed to work independently once the supervisor is satisfied that the trainee is familiar with the safety requirements that have been explained to them and is able to apply safe work practices in practice. When introducing a new task, tool, or technology, additional instruction and training must be provided as needed.

Intern Responsibilities

The intern must:

comply with the company’s work organization and occupational safety requirements;
use work tools and personal protective equipment properly;
perform only those tasks for which he or she has received instruction and training;
immediately report any dangerous situation, equipment malfunction, or accident;
refrain from activities that could endanger his or her own health or the health of others.

An intern has the right to stop working and notify their supervisor if a work task poses a risk to their health or the health of others, or if they are unable to perform the task safely.

Intern’s Work Hours

An exception to working hours applies to internships for minors enrolled in vocational schools:

A 14-year-old intern may work up to 7 hours per day and 35 hours over a seven-day period;
The working hours of an intern who is at least 15 years old may be up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours over a seven-day period.

Completion and Evaluation of the Internship

The Purpose of ERASMUS+ Learning Mobility

Erasmus+ gives you the opportunity to go abroad for an internship, develop your professional skills, and gain experience that might be hard to come by in Estonia.

In addition, you’ll get to know a new culture, meet different people, and become more independent. It’s an opportunity to try something new, challenge yourself, and bring what you’ve learned abroad back with you to Estonia.

Why Take Part in an Internship Abroad?

How do I apply?

Apply for a study abroad program

Documents and Guides

Eleri Lõhmus

Internship Coordinator

Kaire Jaagomäe

Project Manager

kaire.jaagomae@ewers.ee