LLP/ERASMUS
TRAINING AGREEMENT and QUALITY COMMITMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 201../201..

I. DETAILS OF THE STUDENT

Name of the student: 
Subject area:                                                                                
Degree :                                                      
Sending institution:                          	

II. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED TRAINING PROGRAMME ABROAD

Host organisation:                                                                                     	

Planned dates of start and end of the placement period: from …….        till .......       , that is …….. months                                                                               	

- Knowledge, skills and competence to be acquired:    

- Detailed programme of the training period:                                                                                     

- Tasks of the trainee:    

- To be able to perform the tasks, the minimum level of language competence expected from the trainee in the main working language(s) that the trainee will use at the host department/ organisation (as define under point IV) is:                 

  - Is this placement fully integrated in the curriculum of the trainee's degree: Yes/No                                                            

- Monitoring and evaluation plan:   

III. INFORMATION on THE PARTNER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION in the HOST COUNTRY (OPTIONAL)

Whilst keeping full responsibility for the placement and for any modification to this agreement, the sending institution has a local partnership with [to be filled in with the name of the partner higher education institution] in view of helping with the monitoring of the mobility abroad.
All parties will keep the sending institution informed of their exchanges. 
The contact person in the partner institution is:
Name:                                                                        Function:                                       
Phone number:                                                           E-mail: 
Address: 

IV.   COMMITMENT OF THE THREE PARTIES

By signing this document the student, the sending institution and the host organisation confirm that they will abide by the principles of the Quality Commitment for Erasmus student placements set out in the document below.

The student
Student’s signature
...........................................................................       Date: ………………………………………….	

The sending institution
We confirm that this proposed training programme agreement is approved.  The placement is part of the curricula   Yes/No (*). On satisfactory completion of the training programme the institution will award ……. ECTS credits or will record the training period in the Diploma Supplement.	
Coordinator’s signature
........................................................................	
Date: ...................................................................	
	
The host organisation
The student will receive a financial support for his placement      Yes     No 
The student will receive a contribution in kind for his placement Yes    No 

We confirm that this proposed training programme is approved. On completion of the training programme the organisation will issue a Certificate to the student	
Coordinator’s name and function
...................................................................
Coordinator’s signature
........................................................................	

Date: ...................................................................	

QUALITY COMMITMENT
For Erasmus student placements

This Quality Commitment replicates the principles of the European Quality Charter for Mobility
THE SENDING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION* UNDERTAKES TO: 
Define the learning outcomes of the placement in terms of the knowledge, skills and competencies to be acquired
Assist the student in choosing the appropriate host organisation, project duration and placement content to achieve these learning outcomes
Select students on the basis of clearly defined and transparent criteria and procedures and sign a placement contract with the selected students.
Prepare students for the practical, professional and cultural life of the host country, in particular through language training tailored to meet their occupational needs
Provide logistical support to students concerning travel arrangements, visa, accommodation, residence or work permits and social security cover and insurance
Give full recognition to the student for satisfactory completed activities specified in the Training Agreement
Evaluate with each student the personal and professional development achieved through participation in the Erasmus programme
THE SENDING INSTITUTION* AND HOST ORGANISATION JOINTLY UNDERTAKE TO: 
Negotiate and agree a tailor-made Training Agreement (including the programme of the placement and the recognition arrangements) for each student and the adequate mentoring arrangements
Monitor the progress of the placement and take appropriate action if required
THE HOST ORGANISATION UNDERTAKES TO: 
Assign to students tasks and responsibilities (as stipulated in the Training Agreement) to match their knowledge, skills, competencies and training objectives and ensure that appropriate equipment and support is available
Draw a contract or equivalent document for the placement in accordance with the requirements of the national legislation
Appoint a mentor to advise students, help them with their integration in the host environment and monitor their training progress
Provide practical support if required, check appropriate insurance cover and facilitate understanding of the culture of the host country
THE STUDENT UNDERTAKES TO: 
Comply with all arrangements negotiated for his/her placement and to do his/her best to make the placement a success
Abide by the rules and regulations of the host organisation, its normal working hours, code of conduct and rules of confidentiality
Communicate with the sending institution about any problem or changes regarding the placement
Submit a report in the specified format and any required supporting documents at the end of the placement

* In the event that the higher education institution is integrated in a consortium, its commitments may be shared with the co-ordinating organisation of the consortium