Work
Work schemes
Time off for study or training
The right to Time Off for Study or Training is designed to help you if you are aged 16-17, you got few if any qualifications at school, and you are now employed in a job which offers little or no training.
It's open to disabled and non-disabled young people. Time off for training shouldn't affect your disability benefit, but you should check with the course provider, and your local Jobcentre Plus. You will also need to inform the Jobcentre of any changes to your circumstances.
You can gain the skills and achieve a nationally recognised qualification you will need in the future. You should also be aware that study and training can be undertaken in the workplace, on the job; in a college with an approved training provider; through open or distance learning, or elsewhere.
