The Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES)

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The Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES)

What is the Training and Work Experience Scheme?
The Training and Work Experience Scheme allows an organisation to bring in a non -EU citizen for the purposes of training towards a professional or specialist qualification, or practical work experience.

Training Permits
This enables people to enter the UK to receive training that is not readily available in their own country. To qualify, the training should normally lead to a recognised professional qualification. You should have:

• Educational or professional qualifications
• Demonstrate ability to benefit from training
• The training should be undertaken for a minimum of 30 hours per week
• There should be a detailed programme covering the training content and duration.

Work Experience Scheme
The Work Experience Scheme is normally for 1 year but can be increased to 2 years.

• The work experience should be related to previous employment or academic study.
• You must be surplus to the employers normal staffing needs
• The work should be for a minimum of 30 hours per week
• A detailed programme must be provided for the period

If you have a TWES permit for 12 months or under, you must spend at least 12 months outside the UK before you can return in a work capacity. If you have a TWES permit for over 12 months, you must spend at least 24 months outside the UK before being able to return.