Vocational training

Vocational training is very diverse concerning organization, scope and contents. The course is usually vocational with the academic part taking place in a school or at the workplace. The duration of the course varies; it can be from one semester up to four years. The course can lead to specific qualifications that are legally protected or they can give preparation and training for certain jobs that have no legally protected qualifications. Following are descriptions of vocational training, its goals and duration. Useful information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture menntamalaraduneyti.is and on the website idan.is