The Apprentices act 1961

Statistics Enacted in the year 1961 The act came into force on 1st march 1962

Objectives To provide for the regulation and control of training of apprentices and for matters connected therewith. To promote a conductive climate for training and imparting skills to youth To prepare the youth to meet the growing needs of fast expanding industries, trade and commerce to be gainfully employed therein.

Objectives To create such healthy conditions with the employers wherein apprentice labour may not be exploited and victimised. Thus, the Act is a security and welfare legislation for apprentice labour in India.

Definitions Apprentice – Oxford dictionary defines - a person learning a skilled practical trade from an employer. - sec(2(aa)) – ‘Apprentice’ means a person who is undergoing apprenticeship training in pursuance of a contract of apprenticeship.

Applicability The act extends to the whole of India. It applies to any industry.

Authorities under the Act National council for vocational training The central apprenticeship council The all India council for technical education (AICTE)

Eligibility 14 years of age or above ITI students Mech.Eng.Student Vocational Training Students Physical Fitness

Important Sections in the Act Sec(2(d)) – Appropriate Govt Sec.3 – Eligibility Sec 3(a) – Reservation for SC & ST Sec 11,13,16,19 – Obligations of Employer Sec 12,13,17 – Obligations of Employee

Health, Safety and Welfare For apprenticeship trainer the provision of the factories act 1948 shall apply in relation to - health - safety - welfare

Hours of work - The total no.of hours per week should be 42 to 48. Overtime - The apprentice shall not allowed to work overtime. Leave and Holidays C.L – 12 days in a year M.L – 15 days for each year E.L – 10 days in a year

Obligation of Employer To provide the apprentice with the training in his trade in accordance with the provisions of the act Must appoint the right person to supervise the apprentice during inplant training The employer shall not pay to any apprentice. The employer shall not pay any bonus to him The employer shall not pay any incentives to him

Obligations of Apprentices To obey the rules of the organisation To attend practical and instructional classes regularly To carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors