4) Apprenticeship Training Scheme ( Under Appr. Act 1961 ) The objectives of the scheme are:

Status of Apprenticeship Training Scheme.

Progress Report

Introduction

Trades Designated

Qualifications For Admission

Admission

Mode Of Recruitment

Duration Of Training

Training  Programme

Rates of Stipend

Final Trade Test

Offer and acceptance of employment:

Contract of Apprenticeship

Obligations of the three parties involved in the contract

Offences and Penalties

4.1 The objectives of the scheme are:

(a) To regulate the programme of training of apprentices in industry so as to conform to the prescribed syllabi, period of training etc. prescribed by the Central Apprenticeship Council.
(b) To utilise fully the facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements of skilled workers.
(c) To make it obligatory on the part of employers, both in public-and private-sector industries, to engage apprentices according to the ratio of apprentices to workers ( other than unskilled) in designated trades, Prescribed under the rules.

The training places are located through intensive surveys conducted in establishments. The objective being to locate the maximum facilities for apprenticeship training.

4.2 Status of Apprenticeship Training Scheme.

1.  No of Seat Located	27139	1613 shortfalls
2.  No. of Seat Utilised	25526
3.   Minorities /Weaker Section      ( Utilised Seats )
a).  Scheduled Castes (S.C)	2969
b).  Scheduled Tribes (S.T)	1350
c).  Minorities	1532
d).  Physical handicapped (PH)	15
4.  Woman	522

4549 establishments all over the State have so far been engaging apprentices under the Act.1961.

4.3 Progress Report Regarding Implementation Of Apprentices Act 1961

The position with regard to the Apprenticeship Training Scheme according to the latest available statistic's as on 31-03-1999 indicated below

4.4 Introduction

Industrial development is one of the prime needs for our country. Great Stress has been laid on this factor in the various development plans of the country. The development and sustenance of industry needs trained personnel to perform the multifarious functions necessary for it. Acute shortage of manpower in the skilled categories is felt in many Industries it has been realised that Apprenticeship Training Scheme is one of the most important sources of supply of skilled manpower to the industry. With this objective, the Apprentices Act 1961 was enacted in the parliament on 23rd December 1961. The Act came into force from 1st March 1962 and is applicable to the whole of India.

Under the Act it is a statutory obligation on Employers in the specified industries to engage apprentices as per ratio prescribed in the designated trades.

4.5 Trades Designated

139 trades relating to both Engineering & Non-Engineering Industries have so far been designated under the Act. List enclosed.

4.6 Qualification For Admission

a) A person, male or female, is qualified for being engaged as an apprentice if he/she is not less then 14 year of age & satisfies the prescribed standard of education and physical fitness.

b) The minimum educational qualification is different for different trades. For some trades the educational qualification is SSC passed or equivalent whereas for some it is are two classes below SSC There is provision of Apprenticeship Training for ex-ITI students.

4.7 Admissions

Apprentices are generally engaged twice a year, during the month of March and September each year, but not later than 15th April and 15th October of that year.

4.8 Mode Of Recruitment

The Employer having its own Basic Training facilities can engage fresher Apprentices and employer not having Basic Training facilities have to engaged ex- ITI trainees for Apprenticeship.

Employer has his own choice to engage candidates for Apprenticeship Training. For the engage of Apprentices, the employer can advertise the posts in the local news paper/, he can send his requisition to employment exchange or render all possible assistance from the bonafied egencis for the engagement of Apprentices.

4.9 Duration Of Training

For most of the trades the duration of Apprenticeship Training including Basic Training is three year ( 70 trades) & other trades the duration varies from 6th month to 4 years.
Example
a) Tool & Die maker ( Die & Mould) :
b) Tool & Die Maker ( Press Tools & Jigs Fixture) : 4 years
c) Power Electrician :
d) Operator-cum-mechnic ( Power Plant) :

e) Welder ( Gas & Electric)
f) Operator cum-Mechanic Pollution
Mechanic Medical Equipment for
Hospital & Occupational Health Centre
g) Machinist :
h) Electronics : 3 years
i) Turner :
j) Fitter :

i) Apprentice Food Production ( General) : 2 years
j) Apprentice Food Production ( Veg.) :
k) Receptionist :
l) Weaver :
m) Doffer-cum-piecer : 6 month
n) Winder( Textile ) :

4.10 Training Programme

Training Programme for Trade Apprentices in each designated trade is comprised of:-

a) Basic Training :- It is imparted to a learner for acquiring a reasonable ability to handle Instruments/Machinery/Equipments independently prior to being moved to Shop-floor/Work area for furthering trade skills. Basic Training is imparted either in a recognised ITI or in a separates building set up by an Employer. It is obligatory to set up a Basic Training Centre for the estt. employing 250 or more workers and have to engage fresher apprentices.

b) On the Job or shop floor Training :- ( Inplant Training ) The shop floor training is to be given to the apprentices by the employer in the workshop.

c) Related Instructions :- The trade apprentice who is undergoing apprenticeship training in an establishment shall, during the period of training be given a course of Related Instruction appropriate to the trade which shall be approved by the State Govt. Related instructions includes trade theory , W/S Calculation ,& Engg. Drawing such knowledge is required to be given to the Apprentices to become fully qualified as a skilled craftsman.Related instruction shall be imparted at the cost of the appropriate government but the employer shall, when so required, afford all facilities for imparting such instructions.

4.11 Rates of Stipend 

 The minimum rates of stipend prescribed under the rules are indicated below. Employers are encouraged to pay higher stipends should they wish to.

Sr.No	Period	Stipend
1)	1st Year Training	Rs. 680/-
2)	2nd Year Training	Rs. 780/-
3)	3rd Year Training	Rs. 900/-
4)	4th Year Training	Rs. 1020/-

4.12 Final Trade Test  

Every apprentice who has completed the prescribed period of apprenticeship training and has put in minimum required attendance shall appear for an All India Trade Test which is conducted under the aegis of the National Council for Vocational Training. These tests are held twice a year.

4.13 Offer and acceptance of employment:

It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer an employment to an apprentice nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer on successful completion of training, unless it is specifically provided in the contract of Apprenticeship.

4.14 Contract of Apprenticeship 

Every person regarded as an apprentice or if he is a minor his guardian shall have to execute a contract of apprenticeship with the employer in the prescribed form, which will be registered with the Apprenticeship Adviser. The Apprenticeship Training will be imparted in pursuance of this contract. The apprentices and the employer shall carry out their obligation under this contract.

4.15 Obligations of the three parties involved in the contract

a) Government:

i) To bear the cost on Related Instructions to be imparted to apprentices.
ii) To provide basic training to apprentices engaged by employer employing less than 500 workers other than unskilled workers.
iii) To inspect the progress of training of apprentices
iv) To conduct final examination and issue certificates on behalf of NCVT
v) To register the contracts of apprenticeship executed between apprentices/guardian and employer and to look into complaints, if any, between them.

b) Employer

i) To engage apprentices as per prescribed ratio.
ii) To provide the apprentices with training in his trade.
iii) To submit periodical reports and returns to the Govt.
iv) To meet his share of expenditure in imparting training including payment of stipend to apprentices.
v) To release apprentices for R.I. classes either on day or block release basis
vi) To look after the health , safety and welfare of apprentices.

c) Apprentices:-

i) To learn his trade conscientiously and diligently.
ii) To attend the practical and Related Instruction classes regularly.
iii) To carry out his obligations under the contract of Apprenticeship, to be executed by him at the time of admission.

4.16 Offences and Penalties:-

Where the contract of Apprenticeship is terminated due to failure on the part of an employer in carrying out the terms and conditions of contract, he shall be liable to pay to the apprentice compensation of an amount equivalent to his three months last drawn stipend.