OBJECT OF THE ACT
Promotion of new manpower at skills. Improvement/refinement of old skills through theoretical and practical training in number of trades and occupation.
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APPLICABILITY OF THE ACT
Areas and industries as notified by the Central Government.
Sec. 1
APPRENTICESHIP ADVISOR
Central Apprenticeship Advisor - when appointed by Central Government.
Sec. 2(b)
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
- There exists an apprenticeship contract.
- The employer is unable to fulfill his obligation.
- The approval of the Apprenticeship Advisor is obtained.
- Agreement must be registered with the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 5
To contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the apprentice, or his guardian (in case he is a minor) and employers.
Sec. 4
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
- He is not more than 14 years of age
- He satisfies such standard of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.
Sec. 3
The employer to pay such stipend at a rate of not less than the prescribed minimum rate as may be specified.
Sec. 5
On the expiry of the period of the period of apprenticeship training. On the application of either the parties to the contract to the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 6
On the expiry of the period of the period of apprenticeship training. On the application of either the parties to the contract to the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 6
Conditions for Novation of Contract of Apprenticeship
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
- There exists an apprenticeship contract.
- The employer is unable to fulfill his obligation.
- The approval of the Apprenticeship Advisor is obtained.
- Agreement must be registered with the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 5
Contract of Apprenticeship
To contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the apprentice, or his guardian (in case he is a minor) and employers.
Sec. 4
Qualification for being trained as an Apprentice
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
- He is not more than 14 years of age
- He satisfies such standard of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.
Sec. 3
Conditions for Novation of Contract of Apprenticeship
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
▪ There exists an apprenticeship contract.
▪ The employer is unable to fulfill his obligation.
▪ The approval of the Apprenticeship Advisor is obtained.
▪ Agreement must be registered with the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 5
Contract of Apprenticeship
To contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the apprentice, or his guardian (in case he is a minor) and employers.
Sec. 4
Qualification for being trained as an Apprentice
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
▪ He is not more than 14 years of age
He satisfies such standard of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.
Sec. 3
Payment Of Apprenticeship
The employer to pay such stipend at a rate of not less than the prescribed minimum rate as may be specified.
Sec. 5
Termination Of Apprenticeship
On the expiry of the period of the period of apprenticeship training. On the application of either the parties to the contract to the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 6
Industry
Industry means any industry, or business or in which any trade, occupation or subject/field in engineering or technology or any vocational course may be specified as a designated trade.
Sec. 2(k)
Number of Apprentices in Designated Trade
To be determined by the Central Government after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council.
Sec. 8
Obligations Of Employers
To provide the apprentice with the training in his trade
To ensure that a person duly qualified is placed in charge of the training of the apprentice.
To carry out contractual obligations.
Sec. 11
Employer's Liability To Pay Compensation For Injury
As per provisions of Workmen's Compensation Act.
Sec. 16
Health Safety & Welfare Measures For Apprentices.
As per factories Act or Mines Act as the case may be when undergoing training.
Hours Of Work
▪ 42 to 48 in a week while on theoretical training.
▪ 42 in a week while on basic trainin
▪ 42 to 45 in a week in second year of training.
▪ As per other workers 9 (in the third year)
▪ Not allowed to work between 10 PM TO 4 AM unless Approved by the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Leave And Holidays
▪ Casual leave for the maximum period of 12 days in a year.
▪ Medical leave for the maximum period of 15 days and the accumulated leave upto 40 days in a year.
▪ Extraordinary leave upto a maximum period of 10 days in a year.
Sec. 15
Offences and Punishment
Imprisonment of a term upto 6 months or with fine when employer
▪ Engages as an apprentice a person who is not qualified for being so engaged or
▪ Fails to carry out the terms and conditions of a contract of apprenticeship, or
▪ Contravenes the provision of the Act relating to the number of apprentices which he is required to engage under those provisions.
Sec. 30 & 31
Obligations of Apprentice
▪ To learn his trade conscientiously, diligently.
▪ To attend practical and instructional classes regularly.
▪ To carry out all lawful orders.
▪ To carry out his contractual obligations.
Conditions for Novation of Contract of Apprenticeship
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
▪ There exists an apprenticeship contract.
▪ The employer is unable to fulfill his obligation.
▪ The approval of the Apprenticeship Advisor is obtained.
▪ Agreement must be registered with the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 5
Contract of Apprenticeship
To contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the apprentice, or his guardian (in case he is a minor) and employers.
Sec. 4
Qualification for being trained as an Apprentice
A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless
▪ He is not more than 14 years of age
He satisfies such standard of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.
Sec. 3
Payment Of Apprenticeship
The employer to pay such stipend at a rate of not less than the prescribed minimum rate as may be specified.
Sec. 5
Termination Of Apprenticeship
On the expiry of the period of the period of apprenticeship training. On the application of either the parties to the contract to the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Sec. 6
Industry
Industry means any industry, or business or in which any trade, occupation or subject/field in engineering or technology or any vocational course may be specified as a designated trade.
Sec. 2(k)
Number of Apprentices in Designated Trade
To be determined by the Central Government after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council.
Sec. 8
Obligations Of Employers
To provide the apprentice with the training in his trade
To ensure that a person duly qualified is placed in charge of the training of the apprentice.
To carry out contractual obligations.
Sec. 11
Employer's Liability To Pay Compensation For Injury
As per provisions of Workmen's Compensation Act.
Sec. 16
Offences and Punishment
Imprisonment of a term upto 6 months or with fine when employer
▪ Engages as an apprentice a person who is not qualified for being so engaged or
▪ Fails to carry out the terms and conditions of a contract of apprenticeship, or
▪ Contravenes the provision of the Act relating to the number of apprentices which he is required to engage under those provisions.
Sec. 30 & 31
Obligations of Apprentice
▪ To learn his trade conscientiously, diligently.
▪ To attend practical and instructional classes regularly.
▪ To carry out all lawful orders.
▪ To carry out his contractual obligations.
Health Safety & Welfare Measures For Apprentices.
As per factories Act or Mines Act as the case may be when undergoing training.
Hours Of Work
▪ 42 to 48 in a week while on theoretical training.
▪ 42 in a week while on basic trainin
▪ 42 to 45 in a week in second year of training.
▪ As per other workers 9 (in the third year)
▪ Not allowed to work between 10 PM TO 4 AM unless Approved by the Apprenticeship Advisor.
Leave And Holidays
▪ Casual leave for the maximum period of 12 days in a year.
▪ Medical leave for the maximum period of 15 days and the accumulated leave upto 40 days in a year.
▪ Extraordinary leave upto a maximum period of 10 days in a year.
Sec. 15