Evolution of Apprenticeship Training Program Under The Apprentices Act 1961
Explore the evolution of the apprenticeship training scheme under The Apprentices Act 1961, from its inception in 1959 to recent amendments in 2014. Learn about the objectives, timeline events, and monitoring of the program to regulate industry training. Discover the responsible bodies and key provisions impacting apprenticeships in India.
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Objectives To regulate the programme of training of apprentices in the industry so as to conform to the syllabi, period of training etc. as laid down by the Central Apprenticeship Council; and To utilise fully the facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements of skilled manpower for industry.
EVOLUTION OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME SN 1 Time Line Event National Apprenticeship Scheme started in 1959 on Voluntary Basis. Apprentices Act was enacted in 1961 and implemented w.e.f. 1.3.1962. (Amended) : include training of Graduate and Diploma Engineers as "Graduate" & "Technician" Apprentices. (Amended) : bring within its purview the training of the 10+2 vocational stream as "Technician (Vocational)" Apprentices. 1959 2 1961 3 1973 4 1986
EVOLUTION OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME SN Time Line Event (Amended) : definition of establishment and worker , termination of apprenticeship contract, number of apprentices for a designated trade, practical and basic training of apprentices, obligation of employers, penalty for contravening the provisions of the Act and cognizance of offences. (Amended) : as regards reservation for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), expenditure on Related Instruction (RI) shall be imparted at the cost of employer and the employer shall, when so required, afford all facilities for imparting such instructions and to provide flexibility in respect of ratios prescribed for apprenticeship seats. 5 1997 2008 6
EVOLUTION OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME SN Time Line Event (Amended) : for deciding number of apprentices : subsitute the provision of ratio of trade apprentices to workers other than non skilled worker, - As prescribed by Central Govt. introduction of optional trades, extending the scope to Non-engineering occupations, doing away with imprisonment for non compliance and limiting the penalties to fine only. Allowing outsourcing of Basic Training and bringing the establishments operating in four or more states into the fold of Central authorities for easy interface, etc. 2014 7
MONITORING OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT Rresponsible for Iimplementation For For Trade Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) Apprentices Apprentices Ministry of Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) Human Resource Development BOARDS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING (BOAT) Located at : REGIONAL DIRECTORATES OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING (RDAT) Located at : 1. CHENNAI 2. FARIDABAD 3. HYDERABAD 4. KANPUR 5. KOLKATA 6. MUMBAI 1. CHENNAI 2. KANPUR 3. KOLKATA 4. MUMBAI
Number of Apprentices for a Designated Trade Section 8 : 1. The Central Government shall after cunsulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, by order in he Official Gazzette, determine for each trade the ratio of trade apprentices to worker other than unskilled worker in that trade. 2. Determining facilities available for Apprenticeship training . . . . . . . . . 3. Apprenticeship Adviser may by notice in writing, require an employer to engage such number of trade apprentices within the ratio determined by the Centeral Government, for any designated trade in his establishment, to undergo apprenticeship training in that trade and the employer shall comply with such requisition Ratio is Specified in Schedule I of Apprenticeship Rule 1992 amendement (2014) Before
Number of Apprentices for a Designated Trade Section 8 : 1. The Central Government shall prescribed the nubmer of apprentices to be engaged by the employer for designated trade and optional trade amendement (2014) After 2. Several employer may join together either thamselves or through an agnecy, approved by the Apprenticeship Advisor, according to the guidelines issued fromtime to time by the Central Government in this behalf, for the purpose of providing apprenticeship under them.
List of Designated Trades Under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 See Rule 3 and 7(1) of Apprenticeship Rule 1992 Rule 3 Standard of Education Rule 7 Period of Apprenticeship Training
TRAINING OF TRADE APPRENTICES Minimum age is 14 years. (for hazardous industry 18 yrs) Qualifications vary from Class VIII pass to XII class pass (10+2) system. Period of training varies from 6 months to 4 years. Training comprises Basic Training and Practical Training followed by Related Instructions as per prescribed syllabus for each trade.
TRAINING OF TRADE APPRENTICES 259 trades in 39 trade groups have been designated. Numbers of seats for apprentices are calculated in the band of 2.5% to 10% of the total strength of the workers. Every apprentice and employer has to enter into a contract of apprenticeship training, which is registered by the Apprenticeship Advisers. Employers and apprentices have to fulfil their obligations under the Act.
STIPEND payable to trade apprentices Stipend (Year wise) Minimum Rate of Stipend Year 70% 80% 90% 1st Year Of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory. 2nd Year 3rd & 4th Year The expenditure on stipend for trade apprentices is borne by the employers.
TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF TRADE APPRENTICES All India Trade Tests (AITT) for trade apprentices are conducted by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) twice a year ( October/ November and April/May). National Apprenticeship Certificates (NAC) are awarded to those who pass the AITT. NAC is recognized for employment under Govt./Semi- Government departments/ organizations.
TRAINING OF GRADUATE, TECHNICIAN AND TECHNICIAN (VOCATIONAL APPRENTICES) 126 subject fields have been designated for the category of Graduate & Technician apprentices. 128 subject fields have been designated for the category of Technician (Vocational) apprentices. Period of post qualification training for these categories is one year. Seats are located based on managerial/supervisory posts and training facilities. Training programme is prepared in joint consultation between Apprenticeship Adviser Establishment concerned. Certificates are awarded on completion of training by the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
STIPEND for Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices wef 19th December 2014 Apprentices Stipend per Month Remarks Graduate Rs. 4984 Rs. 3542 Shared equally between the employer and the Central Govt. Technician Technician (Vocational) Rs. 2758
