Understanding Apprentice Engagement: How Long After Graduation Can They Start?

Seniors,

Please guide regarding the engagement of Trade Apprentice, Graduate, Technician, and Technician Vocational Apprentices. What is the maximum gap allowed (number of years) between the year of passing of the candidate and the date of engagement as an apprentice? For example, can we engage an apprentice in the year 2009 who has passed out in the year 2001? Please clarify for me.

Thank you.

Dear,

In the absence of a response from anybody, I would like to suggest that you contact the State Apprentice Advisor, Deputy State Apprentice Advisor, or Principal of the ITI in your area for these clarifications. You may also go through the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.

Regards,
R.N. Khola

(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
09810405361

Qualification for being trained as an Apprentice

A person cannot be an apprentice in any designated trade unless:

- He is not more than 14 years of age.
- He satisfies such standard of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.

Contract of Apprenticeship

To contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the apprentice, or his guardian (in case he is a minor) and employers.

Obligations of Apprentice

- To learn his trade conscientiously and diligently.
- To attend practical and instructional classes regularly.
- To carry out all lawful orders.
- To fulfill his contractual obligations.

Health, Safety, and Welfare measures for Apprentices

As per the Factories Act or Mines Act, as the case may be, when undergoing training.

Hours of work

- 42 to 48 hours in a week while on theoretical training.
- 42 hours in a week while on basic training.
- 42 to 45 hours in a week in the second year of training.
- As per other workers (in the third year).
- Not allowed to work between 10 PM to 4 AM unless approved by the Apprenticeship Advisor.

Leave and Holidays

- Casual leave for a maximum period of 12 days in a year.
- Medical leave for a maximum period of 15 days and accumulated leave up to 40 days in a year.
- Extraordinary leave for a maximum period of 10 days in a year.

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Thanks,

Hari Krishan Bains