Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Act, 1961 was enacted with the following objectives

• To regulate the programme of training of Apprentices in the Industry to conform to the syllabi, period of training etc. as laid down by the Central Apprenticeship Council and
• To utilize the facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements of skilled manpower for industry.
• All India Trade Test (A.I.T.T.) for Trade Apprentices are conducted by National Council for Vocational Training (N.C.V.T.).
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (N.A.C.) is awarded to those who pass the A.I.T.T..
• National Apprenticeship Certificate is recognized for employment under Government or Semi-Government Departments or Organization.

As on 31st December 2011, a total Number of 39 (Thirty Nine) Seats have been located in 4Establishments under the purview of the Apprenticeship Training Scheme. During the Financial Year 2011-2012, the Manpower Data has been collected from 23 New Establishments in the State.

Acts & Rules:

• The Apprentice Act, 1961

• The Apprentice Act, 1961 (as amended in 2014)

• The Apprenticeship Rules, 1992

• The Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (as amended in 2019)

Others:

• Man-Power Data under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme during 2010-2011