Question 11: Practical occupational training, length of training
a) Considered the conclusion of practical vocational training is the successful completion of an apprenticeship / on-the-job training, the accomplished practical training as a nurse or male hospital attendant. Occupational promotion courses for soldiers that were concluded by passing an examination certifying the qualification as a skilled worker, journeyman, commercial clerk, etc. should also be indicated.
Improvership, student traineeships as well as the practical training of an official or the completion of a vocational school or college should not be indicated.
In case of practical vocational training for more than one occupation, state only the occupation for which the last training was intended and its length.
b) The length of training should always be rounded up to full years. For example:
2 years and 1 month = 3 years
2 years and 10 months = 3 years
3.5 years = 4 years
For persons between 15 and 65 years of age
[Questions 9-11 were asked of persons between 15 and 65 years]
If you have completed education at a school/university of general/vocational education:
11. If you have completed a practical occupational training (e.g., apprenticeship):
a) To which trade did this training relate? ____
b) How long did this training last? Year(s): ____