12Obligations of apprentices
2 [(1)] 3 [Every trade apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
(a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training;
(b) to attend practical and instructional classes regularly;
(c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; and
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.
4 [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 1 [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
(a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology 1 [or vocational course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training;
(b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly;
(c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment;
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship which shall include the maintenance of such records of his work as may be prescribed.]
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1. Ins. by Act 41 of 1986, s. 3 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).
2. Section 12 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 27 of 1973, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
3. Subs. by s. 13, ibid., for "Every apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
4. Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
- 3 Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice
- 3A Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades
- 3B Reservation of training places for Other Backward Classes in designated trades
- 4 Contract of apprenticeship
- 5 Novation of contract of apprenticeship
- 5A Regulation of optional trade
- 5B Engagement of apprentices from other States
- 6 Period of apprenticeship training
- 7 Termination of apprenticeship contract
- 8 Number of apprentices for a designated trade
- 9 Practical and basic training of apprentices
- 10 Related instruction of apprentices
- 11 Obligations of employers
- 12 Obligations of apprentices
- 13 Payment to apprentices
- 14 Health, safety and welfare of apprentices
- 15 Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays
- 16 Employer‟s liability for compensation for injury
- 17 Conduct and discipline
- 18 Apprentices are trainees and not workers
- 19 Records and returns
- 20 Settlement of disputes
- 21 Holding of test and grant of certificate and conclusion of training
- 22 Offer and acceptance of employment