APPRENTICESHIP RULES, 1992* In exercise of the powers conferred by, sub-section (1) of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules in supersession of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1962, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement - (1) These rules may be called the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Definitions - In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:- (1) "Act" means the Apprentices Act,1961 (52 of 1961); (2) "Diploma Holder" means a person who holds a diploma in engineering or technology or equivalent qualification granted by a State Board of Technical Education, or recognized by the State Government concerned or the Central Government. (2A) “Diploma in non-engineering” means a person who holds a diploma in non- engineering or equivalent qualification granted by a Board or University or recognised by the concerned State Government or the Central Government, as the case may be; (3) "Engineering Graduate" means a person, who- (a) holds a degree in engineering or technology granted by- (i) a statutory University, or (ii) an institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of Parliament; (b) has passed the graduateship examination of professional bodies recognized by the Central Government as equivalent to degree; or (c) holds the qualifications which exempt him from Sections A and B examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India). _________________________________________ * Vide GSR No. 188(E), dated 20th March 2001 (4) "Vocational Certificate Holder" means a person who holds a certificate in a Vocational Course, involving two years of study after the completion of secondary stage of school education, recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education; (5) "National Classification of Occupations" means the National Classification of Occupations adopted by the Government of India, Ministry of Labour, Directorate General of Employment and Training; (5A) “Non-engineering graduate” means a person who holds a degree in any subject other than engineering or technology granted by a statutory University or an institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of Parliament or passed the graduateship examination of professional bodies recognised by the Central Government as equivalent degree; (5B) “Optional trade apprentice” means an apprentice who is not undergoing apprenticeship training in a designated trade; (6) "Registered Medical Practitioner" means a person whose name is entered in the register maintained under any law for the time being in force in any State regulating the registration of practitioners of medicine; (7) " Sandwich Course Student" means a student undergoing a Sandwich Course of studies at any of the technical institutions recognised for the purpose and leading to the award of degree or diploma in engineering or technology; (8) "Schedule" means the Schedule appended to these rules; (9) "Standard Industrial Classification" means the Standard Industrial Classification adopted by the Government of India, Ministry of Labour, Directorate General of Employment and Training; (10) All the words and expressions, not defined here in these rules, but defined in the Act, shall have the same meaning as given to them in the said Act. 3. Standard of Education - (1) A person shall be eligible for being engaged as a trade apprentice - if he satisfies the minimum educational qualifications as specified in Schedule-1. (2) A person shall be eligible for being engaged as a Graduate or Technician or Technician (Vocational) apprentice if he satisfies one of the minimum educational qualifications specified in Schedule-IA: Provided that: - (a) no Engineering Graduate or Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate holder who had training or job experience for a period one year or more, after the attainment of these qualifications shall be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice under the Act; (b) no Sandwich Course Student shall be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice under the Act after passing the final examination of the technical institution wherein such student is undergoing the course unless so approved by the Regional Central Apprenticeship Advisers; (c) a person who has been a Graduate or Technician or Technician (Vocational) apprentice under the Act and in whose case the contract of apprenticeship was terminated for any reason whatsoever shall not be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice again under the Act without the prior approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser. 4. Standard of Physical Fitness - (1) A person shall be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice if he satisfies the minimum standards of physical fitness specified in Schedule-II. Provided that a person who has undergone institutional training in a school or other institution recognised by or affiliated to the National Council or the All India Council or a Statutory University or a State Board of Technical Education and has passed the examination or tests conducted by these bodies, or is undergoing institutional training in a school or institution so recognised or affiliated in order that he may require a degree or diploma in engineering or technology or certificate in vocational course or equivalent qualification shall, if he has already undergone medical examination in accordance with the rules for the admission to the school or institution, be deemed to have complied with the provisions of this rule. *Provided further that the standards of fitness specified for item (4) relating to "EARS" and item (6) relating to “SPEECH" of schedule II shall not apply in the case of a person who is deaf or dumb or deaf and dumb for the following trades, namely:- (a) Building and Furniture Trades Group: 1. Plumber 2. Carpenter. 3. Furniture and Cabinet Maker. 4 Sports Goods Maker. (Wood) (b) Draughtsmen and Surveyors Trades Group 1. Draughtsman(Civil) ______________________________________ * Inserted vide GSR No. 338, dated 15th September 1997 (c) Printing Trades Group. 1. Process Cameraman. 2. Retoucher Lithographic. 3. Engraver. 4. Book Binder. (d) Hotel & Catering Trades Group 1. Cook (General). 2. Cook (Vegetarian). 3. Baker and Confectioner. (e) Cutting and Tailoring Trades Group. 1. Designer and Master Cutter. 2. Tailor (Men) 3. Tailor (Women) 4. Tailor (General) (f) Agriculture Trades Group 1. Horticulture Assistant. (g) Painting Trades Group 1. Painter (General). *(h) Group No.1-Machine Shop Trades Group: 1. Fitter 2. Turner. 3. Machinist** (i) Group No. 3- Metal Working Trades Group: 1. Sheet Metal Worker. 2. Welder (Gas and Electric) (j) Group No.4- Electrical Trades Group 1. Wireman. 2. Electrician** **(k). Group No. 5 -Building And Furniture Trade Group 1. Mason (Building Constructor) (l). Group No. 10 - Heat Engines Trades Group 1. Mechanic (Diesel) 2. Mechanic Tractor 3. Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) (m). Group No. 11 - Draughtsmen and Survey Trades Group 1. Draughtsman (Mechanical) 2. Surveyor (n). Group No. 18 – Chemical Trades Group 1. Plastic Processing Operator 2. Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) 3. Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) 4. Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) (o). Group No. 20 –Agriculture Trades Group 1. Pump Operator cum Mechanic (p). Group No. 21 - Leather Crafts Trades Group 1. Upholsterer 2. Leather Goods Maker (q). Group No. 23 – Electronics Trades Group 1. Electronics Mechanic (r). Group No. 24 – Photography Trades Group 1. Photographer (s). Group No. 26 – Beautician Trades Group 1. Hair and Skin Carer (t). Group No. 29 – Computer Trades Group 1. Desk Top Publishing Operator 2. Programming and Systems Administration Assistant” ** Provided further that the standards of fitness specified for item (3) relating to “Eyes” shall not apply in the case of a person with low vision ( Low vision means a person with impairment of vision of less than 6/18 to 6/10 with best correction in the better eye or impairment of field in any one of the following categories : i) Reduction of fields less than 50 degrees, ii) Heminaopia with macular involvement, iii) Altitudinal defect involving lower fields) for the following trades namely:- (a). Group No. 1-Machine Shop Trades Group 1. Fitter 2. Turner 3. Machinist 4. Machinist (Grinder) (b). Group No. 2 -Foundry Trade Group 1. Foundryman (c). Group No. 3 -Metal Working Trades Group 1. Forger and Heat Treater 2. Sheet Metal Worker 3. Motor Vehicle Body Builder (d). Group No. 4 - Electrical Trade Group 1. Electrician 2. Wireman 3. Winder (Armature) 4. Electroplater (e). Group No. 5-Building and Furniture Trades Group 1. Carpenter 2. Plumber 3. Sports Goods Maker (Wood) 4. Furniture and Cabinet Maker (f). Group No. 6- Maintenance Trades Group 1. Mechanic Sewing Machine (g). Group No. 9-Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trades Group 1. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic (h). Group No. 10-Heat Engines Trades Group 1. Mechanic Diesel 2. Tractor Mechanic 3. Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery) 4. Auto Mechanic (Two Wheeler/Three Wheeler) (i). Group No. 14-Printing Group of Trades 1. Book Binder (j). Group No. 15-Hotel and Catering Trades Group 1. Apprentice Food Production (General) 2. Apprentice Food Production (Vegetarian) 3. Steward 4. Baker and Confectioner 5. Hotel Clerk/Receptionist/Front Office Assistant 6. Fruit and Vegetable Processor (k). Group No. 16-Textile Trades Group 1. Weaver 2. Knitter (Hosiery) 3. Printing Textile (l). Group No. 19-Cutting and Tailoring Trades Group 1. Designer and Master Cutter 2. Tailor (Men) 3. Tailor (Women) 4. Tailor (General) (m). Group No. 20-Agriculture Trades Group 1. Mechanic (Agricultural Machinery) 2. Horticulture Assistant 3. Stockman (Dairy) 4. Attendant Operator (Dairy) 5. Pump Operator cum Mechanic (n). Group No. 21-Leather Crafts Trades Group 1. Sport Goods Maker (Leather) 2. Leather Goods Maker 3. Footwear Maker 4. Finished Leather Maker 5. Maintenance Mechanic for Leather Machinery 6. Upholsterer (o). Group No. 25-Iron and Steel Trades Group 1. Brick Layer (Refractory) 2. Furnace Operator (Steel Industry) 3. Steel Melting Hand (p). Group No. 26-Beautician Trades Group 1. Beautician 2. Hair Dresser 3. Health and Slimming Assistant 4. Hair and Skin Carer (q). Group No. 28-Painting Trades Group 1. Painter (General) ( r ). Group No. 29-Computer Trades Group 1. Desk Top Publishing Operator 2. Programming & Systems Administration Assistant (s). Group No. 30-Hi-Tech Trades Group 1. Advanced Attendant Operator (Process) 2. Operator Cum Mechanic Pollution Control Equipment 3. Mechanic Medical Equipment for Hospitals and Occupational and Health Centres (t). Group No. 31-Multi Skill Trades Group 1. Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance 2. Operator Advanced Machine Tool Provided further that the standards of fitness specified for item (11) relating to “skeletal system” will be relaxed in the case of a Orthopadically handicapped person for the following trades as mentioned against each trade, namely:- (a) Group No. 1-Machine Shop Trades Group Fitter Lower limb partially damaged from one side can join Turner Lower limb partially damaged from one side can join. Machinist Only small finger damaged can join. Machinist (Grinder) Only small finger damaged can join. (b) Group No. 2 - Foundry Trades Group Pattern Maker One upper & lower limb partially damaged can join. (c) Group No. 3 - Metal Working Trades Group Welder (Gas and Electric) A person with out leg and without three finger of one hand can be accommodated Sheet Metal Worker Both Lower limb damaged can be accommodated. (d) Group No. 4 - Electrical Trades Group Electrician Partially lower limb students can be accommodated. (e) Group No. 5 - Building & Furniture Trades Group Plumber A person without one or two finger of foot & hand can be accommodated. Carpenter One upper & lower limb partially damaged. (f) Group No.6 - Maintenance Trades Group Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical With one lower limb partially Plant) damaged can be accommodated. (g) Group No. 7-Precision Machining Trades Group Tool and Die Maker (Die and Lower limb partially damaged only one Moulds) side can be accommodated. Small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated. Tool and Die Maker (Press Lower limb partially damaged only one Tools, Jigs and Fixtures) side can be accommodated. Small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated. (h) Group No. 8 - Instrument Trades Group Mechanic Watch And Clock Both lower limbs (i) Group No. 9- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trades Group Refrigeration and Air Only one lower limb partially working can Conditioning Mechanic be accommodated. Small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated (j) Group No. 10 - Heat Engines Trades Group Mechanic (Diesel) Upper limb partially damaged (Little finger and Ring Finger) can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Tractor Mechanic Upper limb partially damaged (Little finger and Ring Finger) can be accommodated for both hands Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Mechanic Motor Vehicle Upper limb partially damaged (Little finger and Ring Finger) can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated (k) Group No. 11- Draughtsmen and Surveyor Trades Group Draughtsman (Civil) Partially without both legs or without one leg & upper left limb damaged. Draughtsman (Mechanical) Partially without both legs or without one leg & upper left limb damaged. Surveyor One lower limbs partially damaged (l) Group No. 14-Printing Group of Trades Offset Machine Minder One lower or one upper limb. Process Cameraman One lower or one upper limb. Book Binder One lower limb or both lower limbs with artificial leg. (m) Group No. 15-Hotel and Catering Trades Group Baker And Confectioner One lower or one upper limb. (n) Group No. 18- Chemical Trades Group Instrument Mechanic With one lower limb partially damaged can (Chemical Plant) be accommodated. Maintenance Mechanic With one lower limb partially damaged can (Chemical Plant) be accommodated. Attendant Operator With one lower limb partially damaged can (Chemical Plant) be accommodated. Laboratory Assistant With one lower limb partially damaged can (Chemical Plant) be accommodated. Plastic Processing Operator One lower limb partially damaged. (o) Group No. 20-Agriculture Trades Group Pump Operator Cum Mechanic Upper limb partially damaged (Little finger and Ring Finger can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Mechanic Agricultural Upper limb partially damaged (Little Machinery finger and Ring Finger can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Lower limb partially damaged from one side. (p) Group No. 21- Leather Crafts Trades Group Leather Goods Maker One lower or one upper limb. Upholsterer Both lower limbs (q) Group No. 23-Electronics Trades Group Electronics Mechanic Without legs or leg. (r) Group No. 26 - Beautician Trades Group Hair and Skin Carer Partially without one lower limb & one/two lower limbs totally damaged can be adjusted. (s) Group No. 28 – Painting Trades Group Painting General One upper & lower limb partially damaged. (t) Group No. 29 - Computer Trades Group Desk Top Publishing Operator Both lower limbs Programming and Systems Both lower limbs Administration Assistant” (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision where a physically handicapped person registered at any Employment Exchange is declared, by either the medical board attached to Special Employment Exchanges. for the physically handicapped or the local Civil Surgeon (where such Medical Board has not been constituted) to be physically fit for being engaged as an apprentice in any of the designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961, he may be engaged as an apprentice in that trade. 5. Reservation of Training Places:- (1) In respect of each of the states specified in column (2) of the Schedule-IIA training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every designated trade so that the ratio of the apprentices belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to the total number of apprentices in such designated trade or trades shall be specified in columns (3) and (4) of the said Schedule (and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of total number of apprentices in all designated trades in such establishments). Provided that when the prescribed number of persons belonging either to the Scheduled Castes or to the Scheduled Tribes are not available, the training places so reserved for them may be filled by persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes or as the case may be, to the Scheduled Caste and if the prescribed training places can not be filled even in the above given manner, then the training places so lying unfilled may be filled by persons not belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes. ____________________________________________ * Inserted vide GSR No. 107, dated 27th May 1998 ** Inserted vide GSR No. 300, dated 23rd August 2003 2. The training places for the Other Backward Classes in designated trades shall be reserved by the employer according to the prescribed norms followed in the respective State or Union territory and if training places can not be filled from the Other Backward Classes, then the training places so lying unfilled may be filled by persons not belonging to the Other Backward Classes. 6. Registration of Contract of Apprenticeship:- 1(a) The Central Government may specify model contract form for all apprentices; (b) The model contract form as may be specified by the Central Government with such variation as the circumstances of each case may require, be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned. (2) The obligation of the employer and that of the trade apprentice shall be as specified in Schedule-V. The terms and conditions in respect of graduate, technician and technician (vocational) apprentices shall be as specified in Schedule-VI. 7. Period of Apprenticeship Training - (1) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (a) clause (aa) and clause (b) of Section 6 of the Act shall be as specified in Schedule-I. (1A) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (aa) of section 6 of the Act, shall be as specified in Schedule-I-B. (2)(a) Where a trade apprentice is unable to complete the full apprenticeship course within the periods prescribed in sub-rule (1) or to take the final test owing to illness or other circumstances beyond his control, the establishment concerned shall extend the period of his apprenticeship until he completes the full apprenticeship course and the next test is held if so required by the Apprenticeship Adviser, Similar extension of the period of training may also be allowed in the case of those trade apprentices who having completed the course, fail in the final test. A trade apprentice who fails in the second test shall not be allowed any extension of the period of training. (b) (i) Where a trade apprentice is unable to complete the period of apprenticeship training due to strike or lockout or layoff in an establishment where he is undergoing training and is not instrumental for the same, the period of his apprenticeship training shall be extended for a period equal to the period of strike or lockout or layoff , as the case may be, and he shall be paid stipend during the period of such strike or lockout or layoff or for a maximum period of six months, whichever is less; (ii) If the strike or lockout or layoff is likely to continue for a longer period, the employer shall follow the procedure for novation of contract of apprenticeship of a trade apprentice referred to in clause (i) with the other employer as specified in section 5 of the Act. (2) In the case of trade apprentices other than those covered by clause (a) of section 6 of the Act, the first six months of the period of training shall be treated as period of probation. 3A(1)* Keeping in view seasonality in operation or business or flexibility desired by trade apprentice, a trade apprentice may complete his period of apprenticeship training within five years or double the duration of apprenticeship training whichever is less from the date of starting of his apprenticeship training. (2) The flexibility referred to in sub-rule(1) shall be permissible in the following manner, namely:- (a) Maximum one break for trades having duration two years or less than two years; (b) Maximum two breaks for trades having duration more than two years. (3) The start and end date of his apprenticeship training shall be reported on portal-site by the employer. (4)(a) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders and Vocational Certificate holders shall be one year. (b) In the case of Sandwich Course Students, the period of practical training they undergo as part of apprenticeship course of studies shall be the period of apprenticeship training. (c) Where a Graduate/Technician/Technician (Vocational) Apprentice is unable to complete the period of Apprenticeship Training due to strike/lockout/ layoff in as establishment where he is undergoing training and is not instrumental in the same, the period of his Apprenticeship Training would be extended equal to the period of strike/ lockout/ layoff and he shall be paid stipend during the period of such strike/ lock out / layoff or for a maximum period of six months whichever is less. (d) If the strike/lock out/ lay off is likely to continue for a longer period, the employer shall follow the procedure for novation of contract of apprenticeship for the apprentices referred to in clause (c) with the other employer as specified in section 5 of the Act. [7A** Regulation of optional trade.- (1). A person shall not be qualified for being engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in any optional trade, unless he- (a) is not less than fourteen years of age, and for optional trades related to hazardous industries, not less than eighteen years of age; and (b) satisfies such physical fitness as determined by the employer. (2) The minimum educational qualification for person to undergo apprenticeship training in optional trade shall be fifth class pass from a recognised school. (3) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of non-engineering graduates, diploma in non-engineering and vocational certificate holder shall be maximum one year and the period of apprenticeship training for other apprentices undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade shall be minimum of six months and maximum of two years. (4) The training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in every optional trade in accordance with the sub- rule (1) of rule 5 and Schedule-IIA of said rule. (5) The training places for the Other Backward Classes shall be reserved by the employer in every optional trade in accordance to the sub-rule (2) of rule 5. (6) It shall be obligatory on the part of employer to disclose the duration and syllabi of the optional trades on the portal-site. (7) The work diary in Format-2 as specified in Schedule-III shall be maintained by each apprentice and countersigned by his supervisor once in a week. (8) Weekly hours of work provided in sub-rule (3) of rule 12 shall be applicable for those apprentices possessing a degree of three or four years after secondary or higher secondary education or diploma of three years after 10th class or diploma of two years after 12th pass or a certificate in vocational course involving two years of study after completion of secondary stage of school education and undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade and for all other apprentices undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade, the weekly hours of work provided in sub-rule (1) and (2) of rule 12 shall be applicable. (9) No person shall be engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in optional trade unless such person or, if he is minor, his guardian has entered into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer and such contract of apprenticeship shall be uploaded on portal-site by the employer. (10) The minimum rates of stipend prescribed for graduate apprentices shall be paid by the employer to those apprentices who possess a degree of minimum three years duration after 10+2 system of education. (11) The minimum rates of stipend prescribed for technician apprentices shall be paid by the employer to those apprentices who possess a diploma of three years after 10th class or diploma of two years after 12th pass. (12) The minimum rates of stipend prescribed for technician (vocational) apprentices shall be paid by the employer to those apprentices who possess a certificate in vocational course involving two years of study after completion of secondary stage of school education. (13) The minimum rates of stipend prescribed for trade apprentices shall be paid by the employer to other apprentices undergoing training in optional trade according to their period of apprenticeship training. (14) Every apprentice possessing a degree of minimum three years or a diploma of three years after 10th class or diploma of two years after 12th pass or a certificate in vocational course involving two years of study after completion of secondary stage of school education and undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade shall follow the terms and conditions of contract of apprenticeship for graduate, technician and technician(vocational) apprentices as provided in Schedule-VI. (15) Every employer and other apprentices undergoing training in optional trade shall have the obligations as provided in Schedule-V respectively. (16) The employer shall not run a trade as optional which is a designated trade under the Act. (17) The progress in apprenticeship training of every apprentice in optional trade shall be assessed by the employer from time to time and every apprentice who completes his apprenticeship training to the satisfaction of the employer shall be granted a certificate of proficiency by that employer. 7B Number of apprentices for designated and optional trade.- (1) The employers having six or more workers shall only be eligible to engage apprentices and engagement of apprentices by establishment having number of workers not exceeding forty shall not be obligatory. (2) The strength of workers shall be calculated on the basis of average strength in the preceding financial year. (3) Within a financial year, each establishment shall engage apprentices in a band of 2.5 per cent. to 10 per cent. of the total strength of the establishment including contractual staff. (4) In no month, number of apprentices should be less than 2 per cent. of the total strength of the establishment and more than 15 per cent. of the total strength of the establishment subject to the condition that he shall fulfill apprentice months corresponding to 2.5 per cent. obligation in a financial year. (5) Every employer shall disclose their intention of engagement of apprentices both in designated and optional trade on portal site as well as establishment’s portal- site (if existing) as per quarters given below:- (a) the 1st April to the 30th June; (b) the 1st July to the 30th September; (c) the 1st October to the 31st December; (d) the 1st January to the 31st March.. 7C Inspection of establishment.- An Officer not below the rank of Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser shall inspect an establishment and such inspection shall be after prior approval of the Central or the State Apprenticeship Adviser, as the case may be]. 8* Compensation for termination of apprenticeship: Where the contract of apprenticeship is terminated through failure on the part of any employer in carrying out the terms and conditions thereof, such employer shall be liable to pay the apprentice compensation of an amount equivalent to his three months last drawn stipend. 9. Qualifications of persons placed in charge of the training of apprentices:- A person placed in charge of the training of apprentices by the employer shall possess the qualifications specified in Schedule IV to these rules. The person so appointed shall be of the appropriate level commensurate with the number of seats located for apprenticeship training and size of the establishment. 9** a Staffing pattern and qualifications of instructional staff for practical and basic training of apprentices Staffing pattern and qualifications of instructional staff for imparting practical and basic training to apprentices shall be as specified in Schedule IV A 10. Maintenance of record of work by apprentices:- Every Graduate or Technician or Technician (Vocational) Apprentice shall maintain a daily record of the work done by him relating to the apprenticeship training in the form of a workshop or laboratory note book. __________________________________________________ * Substituted vide GSR No. 404, dated 25th November 1997 ** Inserted vide GSR No. 190(E) dated 26th February, 1999 *11. Payment of stipend to apprentices:- (1) The minimum rate of stipend per month payable to trade apprentices shall be follows, namely:- (a) During the first year of : Seventy per cent. of minimum wage of training semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory (b) During the second year of : Eighty per cent. of minimum wage of semi- training skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory (c) During the third and fourth : Ninety per cent. of minimum wage of semi- year of training skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory: Provided that in the case where the minimum rate of wage for a trade is not notified by the State Government or Union territory, then, the maximum of minimum wages of the Scheduled Employment notified by such State Government or Union territory for semi-skilled workers shall be taken into account for paying the stipend in respect of that trade: Provided further that in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (a) of section 6 of the Act, the period of training already undergone by them in a school or other institution recognised by the National Council, shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining the rate of stipend payable”. (2)** The minimum rates of stipend payable to Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices shall be as follows namely:- a. Graduates Apprentices Rs. 4984/-per month b. Sandwich course Rs.3542/-per month. (Students from Degree institutions) c. Technician Apprentices Rs.3542/-per month d. Sandwich course Rs.2890/-per month. (Students from Diploma institutions) e. Technician (Vocational) Apprentices. Rs.2758/-per month. 3. The stipend for a particular month shall be paid by the tenth day of the following month and the stipend shall be paid through the bank account of apprentices. ______________________________________________________________ * Substituted by GSR No. 680(E), dated 22nd September, 2014 ** Substituted by GSR No. 910(E), dated 23rd December, 2014 (4) No deduction shall be made from the stipend for the period during which an apprentice remains on casual leave or medical leave. Stipend shall, however, not be paid for the period for which an apprentice remains on extraordinary leave. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, where an establishment has a system of deferred payment whereby only a portion of the stipend is paid to the apprentice every month and the balance is paid to the apprentice on the completion of training such establishment shall be free to continue such system provided that the minimum amount paid to the apprentices every month shall not be less than the monthly stipend prescribed under these rules and no deduction is made from the said accumulated amount on any account. Establishments which do not already have such a system shall be free to institute a system on the same conditions. (6) The continuance of payment of stipend to an apprentice shall be subject to the work and conduct of the apprentice being satisfactory. (7) Where the work and conduct of the apprentice is not satisfactory, the employer shall report the matter to the Apprenticeship Adviser and with his consent may stop the continuance of payment of stipend to the apprentices. Provided that the stipend of an apprentice shall not be stopped without intimating him the grounds thereof and giving him an opportunity of representing against the action proposed. (8) On report being made by the employer under sub-rule (7) the Apprenticeship Adviser shall give his decision thereon within thirty days of the receipt of the report and where the Apprenticeship Adviser does not communicate to the employer refusal to consent to the stopping of the payment of stipend within the period of thirty days, it shall be deemed that he has consented to the stopping of the stipend 12. Hours of work:- (1) The weekly hours of work of a trade apprentice undergoing practical training shall be as follows, namely:- (a) The total number of hours per week shall be 42 to 48 hours (including the time spent on Related Instruction) (b) Trade apprentices undergoing basic training shall ordinarily work for 42 hours per week including the time spent on Related Instruction. (c) Trade apprentices during the second year of apprenticeship shall work for 42 to 45 hours per week including the time spent on Related Instruction. (d) Trade apprentice during the third and subsequent years of apprenticeship shall work for the same number of hours per week as the workers in the trade in the establishment in which the trade apprentice is undergoing apprenticeship training. (2) No trade apprentice shall be engaged on such training between the hours of 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.. except with the prior approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser who shall give his approval if he is satisfied that it is in the interest of the training of the trade apprentice or in public interest. (3) Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational ) Apprentices shall work according to the normal hours of work of the department in the establishment to which they are attached for training. 13*. Grant of leave to apprentices 14**. Record and returns (1) A contract of apprenticeship as entered between an apprentice and the employer as per Format-1 specified in Schedule III shall be forwarded on the portal-site by the employer for registration. (2) Work dairy in Format – 2 as specified in Schedule III shall be maintained by each Trade apprentice and Optional trade apprentice and countersigned by his supervisor once in a week. (3) Every employer shall maintain a register of attendance of the apprentices undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment and action taken for irregular and unauthorised absence shall be recorded in the said register at the end of each month. (4) Every employer shall maintain a record of the work done and training undertaken by the graduate, technician and technician (vocational) apprentices engaged in his establishment, for each quarter and at the end of each quarter shall send a report in Form Apprenticeship specified in Schedule-III to the Director, Regional Board of Apprenticeship Training concerned.” ________________________________________________ * Omitted vide GSR No. 502(E) dated 18th June, 2015 ** Substituted vide GSR No. 63(E) dated 20th January, 2017 List of Designated Trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961 SCHEDULE – I [ See rule 3 (1) and rule 7 (1)] Sl. No. Designated N.C.O. Code Period of National Council for Rebate allowed Essential/ Desirable Trades No. Apprenticeship Vocational Training in Educational Training approved trades or State Apprenticeship Qualifications Council for Vocational Training Training approved trades or Apprenticeship trades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Group No.1 – Machine Shop Trades Group: 1. Fitter 7233.10, 7233.20 Two years 1. Fitter One year Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Turner 8211.15 Two years 1. Turner One year Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Machinist 8211.10,8211.15 Two years 1. Machinist One year Passed 10th class 8211.22,8211.28 examination with 8211.30,8211.32 Science and 8211.36,8211.38 Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Machinist 7224.10, 7224.30 Two years 1. Machinist (Grinder) One year Passed 10th class (Grinder) 7224.40, 7224.45 examination with 8211.15 2. Machinist One year Science and Mathematics under 3. Turner One year 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.2 – Foundry Trades Group: 1. Pattern Maker 7522.1000 Two years 1. Carpenter Three months Passed 8th class Examination under 2. Pattern Maker Three months 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Foundryman 7211.50, 8123.10 Two years 1. Foundryman One year Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.3 – Metal Working Trades Group: 1. Forger and Heat 7221.50,7223.30 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class Treater 8152.75,8152.90 examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Sheet Metal 7213.10,7213.30 Two years 1. Sheet Metal Worker One year Passed 8th class Worker 7213.90,8211.61 examination from a recognised school. 3. Welder (Gas & 7212.10,7212.20 One year and 1. Welder Three months Passed 8th class Electric) 7212.40,7212.50 three months examination from a 7212.65 recognised school. 4. Motor Vehicle 7422.25 7422.30 Two years 1. Sheet Metal Worker One year Passed 10th class Body Builder 2. Welder One year examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.4 –Electrical Trades Group: 1. Electrician 7137.10,7241.20 Two years 1. Electrician One year Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Lineman 7245.10 Two years 1. Wireman One year Passed 8th class examination from a 2. Electrician One year recognised school. 3. Wireman 7137.20 Two years 1. Wireman One year Passed 8th class examination from a 2. Electrician One year recognised school. 4. Mechanic Auto 7241.10,7241.70 Two years 1. Mechanic Auto Electrical One year Passed 10th class Electrical and and Electronics examination under Electronics 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 5. Electrician 7241.60 Two years 1. Electrician One year Passed 10th class Aircraft examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 6. Electrical 7241.40 Two years 1. Electrician One year Passed 10th class Winder examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Math as a subject or its equivalent. 7. Cable Jointer 7245.20 Two years 1. Wireman One year Passed 8th class examination from a 2. Electrician One year recognised school. 8. Electrician 851.15 Three years Electrician Two years Passed 10th class (Mines) examination under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as one of subject or its equivalent. 9. Electroplater 8223.10 Two years 1. Electroplater One year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.5 – Building and Furniture Trades Group: 1. Carpenter 7124.10,7124.20 Two years 1. Carpenter One year Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. 2. Plumber 7136.10,7136.30 Two years 1. Plumber One year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Mason 7122.20 Two years 1. Mason Building One year Passed 8th class (Building Constructor examination under Constructor) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Furniture and 812.10, 812.20 Three years Carpenter One year Passed 8th class Cabinet Maker examination under 10+2 system of education with science as subject or its equivalent. ‘Desirable’:- Passed in 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent. 5. Sports Goods 819.70 Two years Sports Goods Maker One year Passed 8th class Maker (Wood) (Wood) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 6, Mechanic (Lift 8333.70 Two years 1. Mechanic (Lift and One year Passed 10th class and Escalator) Escalator) examination under 10+2 system of 2. Lift Mechanic One year education or its equivalent. 7. Building 3112.90 One year and 1. Mason (Building Three months Passed 10th class Maintenance three months Constructor) examination under Technician 10+2 system of 2. Building maintenance Three months education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent. 8. Architectural 3118.10 Two years 1. Architectural Assistant One year Passed 10th class Assistant examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 9. Sanitary 7136.10 One year and 1. Sanitary Hardware Fitter Three months Passed 8th class Hardware Fitter three months examination from a 2. Plumber Three months recognised school. 10. Interior 3471.10 Two years 1. Interior Design and One year Passed 10th class Designer and Decoration examination under Decorator 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.6 – Maintenance Trades Group: 1. Mechanic 8281.55,8281.10 Two years 1. Mechanic Machine Tool One year Passed 10th class Machine Tool Maintenance examination under Maintenance 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Mechanic 845.63 Three years Fitter One year Passed 10th class Maintenance examination under (Textile 10+2 system of Machinery) education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent. 3. Maintenance 8159.79 Two years 1. Maintenance Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Mechanic (Chemical Plant) examination with (Chemical Science and Plant) Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Mechanic 845.55 Three years 1. Fitter One year Passed 10th class (Dairy examination under Maintenance) 2. Tool & Die Maker One year 10+2 system of education with Science 3. Refrigeration and Air- One year and Math as subjects or conditioning Mechanic its equivalent. 5. Mechanic 945.82 One year Fitter Six months Passed 10th class Sewing examination under Machine 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 6. Mechanic 845.60 Three years Fitter One year Passed 10th class (Mining examination under Machinery) 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent. 7. Material 9333.10 Two years 1. Mechanic Machine Tool One year Passed 10th class Handling Maintenance examination under Equipment 10+2 system of Mechanic-cum- education or its Operator equivalent. Group No.7 – Precision Machining Trades Group: 1. Tool and Die 7222.50,7222.60 Two years 1. Tool and Die Maker (Dies One year Passed 10th class Maker (Dies 7211.10,7211.50 and Moulds) examination with and Moulds) Science and 2. Tool and Die Maker One year Mathematics under (Press Tools, Jigs and 10+2 system of Fixtures) education or its equivalent. 3. Machinist One year 2. Tool and Die 7222.20,7222.30 Two years 1. Tool and Die Maker One year Passed 10th class Maker (Press 7222.50,8211.10 (Press Tools, Jigs and examination with Tools, Jigs and 8211.15,8211.22 Fixtures) Science and Fixtures) 8211.30,8211.38 Mathematics under 8211.55,8211.70 2. Tool and Die Maker (Dies One year 10+2 system of and Moulds) education or its equivalent. 3. Machinist One year 3. Plastic Mould 7222.50,8232.65 Two year 1. Tool and Die Maker (Dies One year Passed 10th class Maker and Moulds) examination with Science and 2. Tool and Die Maker One year Mathematics under (Press Tools, Jigs and 10+2 system of Fixtures) education or its equivalent. Group No.8 – Instrument Trades Group: 1. Instrument 7311.10,7311.30 Two years 1. Instrument Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Mechanic 7311.60,7311.90 examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Mechanic 7311.10,7311.67 Two years 1. Instrument One year Passed 10th class Instrument Mechanic examination under Aircraft 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Mechanic 841.10 Three years Mechanic Watch and Clock Two years Passed 10th class Watch and examination under Clock 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.9 – Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Machine Shop Trade Group: 1. Mechanic 845.706 Two years 1. Mechanic Refrigeration One year Passed 10th class Refrigeration and Air Conditioning examination under and Air 10+2 system of Conditioning education or its equivalent. Group No.10 – Heat Engines Trades Group: 1. Mechanic 7231.10 Two years 1. Mechanic (Motor One year Passed 10th class (Motor Vehicle) Vehicle) examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Mechanic 7233.24 Two years 1. Mechanic Diesel One year Passed 10th class Diesel examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Mechanic 7231.10 Two years 1. Mechanic Tractor One year Passed 10th class Tractor examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Mechanic Earth 735.41 Two years --- ---- Passed 10th class Moving examination under Machinery 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 5. Mechanic 845.14 Three years Mechanic Diesel One year Passed 8th class (Marine Diesel) examination or its equivalent. 6. Driver-cum- 8322.10 One year and 1. Driver-cum- Mechanic Three months Passed 10th class Mechanic three months (Light Motor Vehicle) examination under (Light Motor 10+2 system of Vehicle) education or its equivalent. 7. Mechanic 7122.20 One year and 1. Mechanic Motor Cycle Three months Passed 10th class Motor Cycle three months examination under 2. Mechanic Repair and Three months 10+2 system of Maintenance of two education or its wheeler equivalent 8. Construction 7233.28 Two years 1. Mechanic(Motor Vehicle) One year Passed 10th class Machinery 7233.30 examination of 10+2 Mechanic-cum- 7233.90 system of education or Operator 8332.00 its equivalent. 9. Mechanic 7231.10 Two years 1. Mechanic Repair and One year Passed 10th class Repair and Maintenance of Light examination under Maintenance of Vehicle 10+2 system of Vehicle education or its 2. Mechanic Repair and One year equivalent. Maintenance of Heavy Vehicle 10 Technician 8281.65,8281.70 Two years 1. Fitter One year Passed 10th class (Automotive examination with Manufacturing) 2. Automotive One year Science and Manufacturing Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 11 Marine Engine 7233.22 Two years 1. Marine Engine Fitter One year Passed 10th class Fitter examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.11 – Draughtsman and Survey Trades Group: 1. Draughtsman 3118.20,3118.50 Two years 1. Draughtsman (Civil) One year Passed 10th class (Civil) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Draughtsman 3118.40 Two years 1. Draughtsman (Mechanical) One year Passed 10th class (Mechanical) examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Surveyor 2148.20 3112.30 Two years 1. Surveyor One year Passed 10th class 3112.40 examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.12 – Construction Trades Group: 1. Fitter structural 7214.70 Two years 1. Fitter One year Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.13 – Power Plant Trades Group: 1. Boiler 8162.20 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class Attendant examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Steam Turbine- 8161.30 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class cum-Auxiliary examination under Plant Operator 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Switch Board 8161.50 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class Attendant examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.14 – Printing Trades Group: (i) Type Setting Group: 1. Lino Operator 922.10 Three years Hand Compositor One year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with proficiency in English and any regional language or its equivalent. 2. Mono Keyboard 922.20 Three years Hand Compositor One year Passed 10th class Operator examination under 10+2 system of education with proficiency in English and any regional language or its equivalent. 3. Mono Castor 922.30 Two years Hand Compositor One year Passed 10th class Operator examination under 10+2 system of education with proficiency in English and any regional language or its equivalent. (ii) Photo Mechanic Group 1. Process 926.10 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class Cameraman examination with Physics and Chemistry as subject under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Retoucher 925.10 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class Lithographic examination with Physics and Chemistry as subject under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Engraver 926.50 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class examination with Physics and Chemistry as subject under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. (iii) Binding Group 1. Book Binder 927.10 Two years Book Binder One year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. (iv) Litho Offset Group 1. Plate Maker 926.40 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class (Lithographic) examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics and Chemistry as subject or its equivalent. 2. Offset Machine 923.50, 923.60 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class Minder examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics and Chemistry as subject or its equivalent. Group No.15 – Hotel and Catering Trades Group: 1. Food 1217 Two years 1. Food Production One year Passed 8th class Production (General) examination or its (General) equivalent. 2. Food 520.20 Two years 1. Food Production One year Passed 10th class Production (Vegetarian) examination under (Vegetarian) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Steward 5123.40 One year and 1. Catering and Hospitality Three months Passed 10th class three months Management examination under 10+2 system of education or its 2. Food and Beverages Three months equivalent. Services Assistant 4. Baker and 777.10 Two years Baker and Confectioner Six months Passed 10th class Confectioner examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 5. House Keeper 5121.10 One year and 1. House Keeper Three months Passed 10th class (Hotel) three months examination under 2. Domestic House Keeping Three months 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Corporate Housekeeping Three months 4. Institution House Keeping Three months 6. Receptionist/ 3431.30,4221.10 One year and 1. Front Office Assistant Three months Passed 10th class Hotel Clerk/ 4221.20 three months examination under Front Office 10+2 system of education or its Assistant equivalent. 7. Fruit and 775.90 Two years Preservation of Fruit and One year Passed 10th class Vegetable Vegetables examination under Processor 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent. 8. House Keeper 5121.20 One year Domestic House Keeping Six months Passed 10th class (Domestic) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 9. House Keeper 5121.35 One year and Hospital House Keeping One year Passed 10th class (Hospital) six months examination under 10+2 system of or its equivalent 10. House Keeper 5121.10 One year Institution House Keeping Six months Passed 10th class (Institution) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 11 House Keeper 5121.10 One year Corporate House Keeping Six months Passed 10th class (Corporate) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 12. Cabin/Room 5121.70 One year Cabin/Room Attendant Six months Passed 10th class exam. Attendant under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 13. Brew Master 7137.10 Six Months ---- ---- Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.16 – Textile Trades Group: 1 Weaver 755.50 Six months --- --- Passed 8th class under 10+2+3 system of education or two class below matriculation examination or its equivalent. Desirable- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2 Doffer-cum- 752.65,752.40 Six months --- --- Passed 8th class or its Piecer equivalent. 3. Tenter 752.10, 752.15, Six months --- --- Passed 8th class or its (Drawing 752.20 equivalent. Speed/ Fly Frames) 4 Winder 752.70 Six months --- --- Passed 8th class or its (Textile) equivalent. 5 Knitter 757.10, 757.15, One year and --- --- Passed 10th class (Hosiery) 757.20, 757.25, six months examination under 757.30 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 6 Printing Textile 758.30, 758.32, Six months --- --- Passed 8th class 758.34 examination under 10+2 system of education. 7 Creel Boy-cum- 753.40, 753.50 Six months --- --- Passed matriculation or Warper 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No.17 – Mining Trades Group: 1 Sirdar 710.50 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class (Colliery) examination under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subject or its equivalent 2 Shotfirer/Blaste 714.10 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class r (Mines) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3 Mate (Mines) 710.40, 715.90 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent. Group No.18 – Chemical Trades Group: 1 Attendant 7414.40,7422.65 Two years 1. Attendant Operator One year Passed 10th class Operator 8142.10,8142.15 (Chemical Plant) examination with (Chemical 8142.40,8142.50 Science and Mathematics under Plant) 8142.90,8143.15 10+2 system of 8151.15,8151.308 education or its 151.60,8152.1081 equivalent. 52.30,8152.60815 3.10,8153.408154 One year --- --- Passed B.Sc. with .20,8154.408155. Physics, Chemistry and 10,8159.348276.8 Mathematic or Biology. 1,8159.648159.72 ,8159.768159.82, 8159.868276.10,8 276.208276.81,82 76.508276.70,827 5.508275.40,8131 .608231.10,8231. 678231.20,8122.1 08142.20,8142.45 8143.10,8143.258 151.30,8151.1081 51.60,8152.15815 2.25,8152.908153 .30,8154.108154. 30,8159.888159.3 0,8159.428159.62 ,8159.688159.74, 8159.808159.84,8 159.888276.23,82 76.208276.40,827 6.607414.40,8275 .658272.10,8231. 658231.15,8231.3 0 2. Instrument 7311.30, 7311.65 Two years 1. Instrument Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Mechanic 7241.10 (Chemical Plant) examination with (Chemical Science and Mathematics under Plant) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. One year --- --- Passed B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry. 3. Laboratory 3111.30,3116.10 Two years 1. Laboratory Assistant One year Passed 10th class Assistant 3116.30,3116.50 (Chemical Plant) examination with (Chemical 3117.30 Science and Mathematics under Plant) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. One year -- -- Passed B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic or Biology. 4. Fiber 8232.15 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Reinforced 8232.25 three months Training in Plastic examination under Plastic 8232.30 Processing Sector under 10+2 system of Processor 8232.70 Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme equivalent. 2. Plastic Processing Three months Operator 5. Plastic 8232.15,8232.18 Two years 1. Plastic Processing One year Passed 10th class Processing 8232.20,8232.65 Operator examination with Operator 8232.25,8232.30 Science and Mathematics under 8232.35,8232.40 10+2 system of 8232.70,8232.45 education or its 8232.50,7222.50 equivalent. Group No.19 – Cutting and Tailoring Trades Group: 1. Designer and 794.40, 794.60 One year and 1. Sewing Technology Three months Passed 10th class Master Cutter three months examination under 2. Dress Making Three months 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Tailor (Men) 791.30 791.40 One year and 1. Sewing Technology Three months Passed 8th class 791.50 three months examination from a 2. Dress Making Three months recognised school. 3. Tailor (Women) 791.20 One year and 1. Sewing Technology Three months Passed 8th class three months examination from a 2. Dress Making Three months recognised school. 4. Tailor (General) 791.10 791.90 One year and 1. Sewing Technology Three months Passed 8th class three months examination from a 2. Dress Making Three months recognised school. 5. Dress Maker 781.20 One year and 1. Dress Making Three months Passed 8th class three months examination from a recognised school.”; 6. Embroiderer 795.40 One year and 1. Surface Ornamentation Three months Passed 8th class (Surface three months Techniques (Embroidery) examination from a Ornamentation recognised school. Techniques) 2. Embroidery and Needle Three months Work 7. Cutting and 7433.10 One year and 3. Sewing Technology Three months Passed 8th class Sewing 7435.30 three months examination from a Machine 7435.40 4. Dress Making Three months recognised school. Operator 8. Assistant 7435.10 One year and 1. Fashion Design and Three months Passed 12th class Fashion three months Technology examination under Designer 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 9. Computerized 8263.45 One year and 1. Computer Aided Three months Passed 10th class Embroidery three months Embroidery and examination under 10+2 system of Machine Designing education or its Operator and equivalent. Digitizer Group No.20 – Agriculture Trades Group: 1. Mechanic 7231.10 Two years 1. Mechanic (Agriculture One year Passed 10th class (Agriculture Machinery) examination under Machinery) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Horticulture 7231.10 Two years 1. Horticulture Assistant One year Passed 10th class Assistant examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent. 3. Stockman 082.10, 082.20 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class (Dairy) examination under 10+2 system of education with Science or its equivalent. 4. Attendant 776.10, 776.20 Three years --- --- Passed 10th class Operator 776.30, 776.40 Examination under (Dairy) 776.50, 776.60 10+2 system of 776.70, 776.90 education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent. 5. Pump Operator 845.57 Two years 1. Pump Mechanic One year Passed 10th class under Cum Mechanic 10+2 system of 2. Pump Operator Cum One year education with Science Mechanic or its equivalent. 6. Florist and 2213.20 One year Florist and Landscaping Six months Passed 10th class Landscaper examination under 10+2 system of or its equivalent Group No. 21 – Leather Crafts Trades Group 1. Sports Goods 809.90 Two years Sports Goods Maker One year Passed 10th class Maker (Leather) examination under (Leather) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Leather Goods 809.10, 809.20 Two years Manufacturer of suitcase and One year Passed 8th class Maker 809.30, 809.40 other leather Goods examination under 10+2 system or 2 class below Matriculation examination or its equivalent. 3. Footwear 801.10 Two years Manufacture of Footwear One year Passed in 8th Maker examination under 10+2+3 or 2 class below Matriculation examination or its equivalent. 4. Finished 761.00 Two years --- --- Passed in 8th Leather Maker examination under 10+2+3 or 2 class below Matriculation examination or its equivalent. 5. Maintenance 845.50 Three years Fitter One year Passed 10th under Mechanic for 10+2 system (Physics Leather and Chemistry) and Machinery Math as subjects or its equivalent. 6. Upholsterer 796.10 Two years 1. Upholsterer One year Pass in 8th class examination under 2. Leather Goods Maker One year 10+2 system of education or 2 class below Matriculation examination or its equivalent. Group No. 22- Ship Building Trades Group 1. Shipwright 816.20 Three years Fitter One year Passed 10th class under (Steel) 10+2 system of education or equivalent. Desirable – Passed SSLC with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Math or its equivalent or passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with Science & Mathematics as subjects. 2. Pipe Fitter 7136.10 Two years 1. Plumber One year Passed 10th class under 7136.30 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Rigger 7215.10 Two years --- --- Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. 4. Gas Cutter 872.40 Two years Welder (Gas and Electric) One year Pass the 8th examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Desirable – Passed 8th class examination with Science and Math as subject under 10+2+3 system of education or two standard below matriculation. 5. Shipwright 7124.45 Two years 1. Carpenter One year Passed 10th under (Wood) 7124.70 examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No. 23 – Electronics Trades Group 1. Mechanic Radio 7242.10,7243.20 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class and Radar 7243.10,7243.75 examination under Aircraft 7243.80 2. Mechanic Consumer One year 10+2 system of Electronic Appliances education or its equivalent. 3. Technician Power One year Electronics System 4. Mechanic Industrial One year Electronics 2. Electronics 7242.10,7242.90 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class under Mechanic 7243.10,7243.40 10+2 system of 8283.90 education or its equivalent. 3. Mechanic 854.20 Three years 1. Electronics Mechanic Two years Passed Matriculation Television under 10+2 system (Video) 2. Mechanic (Radio and Two years with Mathematics and T.V.) Science or its equivalent. 4. Mechanic – 7243.10 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class cum-Operator 7243.20 examination under Electronics 7243.75 2. Mechanic Consumer One year 10+2 system of education or its Communication 7243.80 Electronic Appliances equivalent. System 7244.10 7244.20 3. Technician Power One year Electronics System 4. Broad Based Basic One year Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence in Communication System 5. Mechanic 7244.20 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Communication examination under Equipment 2. Mechanic Consumer One year 10+2 system of Maintenance Electronic Appliances education or its 3. Technician Power One year equivalent. Electronics System 4. Mechanic Industrial One year Electronics 5. Broad Based Basic One year Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence in Communication System 6. Mechanic Radio 7243.70 Three years Mechanic Radio and T.V. Two year Passed 10th class and T.V. examination under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent. Group No. 24 – Photography Trade Group 1. Photographer 173.10 Two years Photographer One year Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science( Physics and Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent. 2. Digital 3131.25 One year and Digital Photographer One year Passed 10th class Photographer six months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No. 25 – Iron and Steel Trades Group 1. Brick Layer 7122.30 Two years 1. Mason (Building One year Passed 8th class (Refractory) Constructor) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Furnace 3135.1100 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Operator (Steel three months examination under Industry) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Steel Melting 723.15, 723.20, Two years --- --- Passed 10th under Hand 723.30 10+2 system with Science( Physics and Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent. 4. Crane Operator 8343.0700 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Overhead (Steel three months examination under Industry) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 5. Operator (Steel 8121.15,8121.55 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class Plant) 8121.60,8122.50 examination under 8122.52,8159.10 10+2 system of 8159.12,8161.45 education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent. 6. Electrician 7411.0100 Two years Electrician One year Passed 10th class (Steel Plant) 7412.0801 examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 7. Electronics 7421.0100 Two years Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Mechanic (Steel 7421.0300 examination under Plant) 7421.9900 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 8. Fitter (Steel 7126.0301 Two years Fitter One year Passed 10th class Plant) 7126.9900 examination under 7224.0102 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 9. Instrument 7311.0101 Two years Instrument Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Mechanic (Steel 7311.1000 examination under Plant) 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 10 Operator Coal 8112.0600 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Handling three months examination under Equipment 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 11 Operator 8162.50, 8333.30 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Locomotive and three months examination under Rail Cranes in 10+2 system of Steel Plant education or its equivalent. 12 Operator 8121.90 One year and --- --- Passed 8th class Material three months examination from a Handling at recognized school or its Raw Material equivalent. Handling Plant 13 Operator Coke 8159.16 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Ovens Battery three months examination under Equipments 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 14 Operator Blast 8121.15 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Furnace Iron 8223.60 three months examination under Making 10+2 system of Equipments education or its equivalent. 15 Operator Steel 8121.35 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Melting three months examination under Equipments 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 16 Operator Sinter 8121.90 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Plant three months examination under Equipments 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 17 Operator 8122.20 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Rolling Mills three months examination under Equipment 10+2 system of (Long Products) education or its equivalent. Group No. 26 – Beautician Trades Group 1. Beautician 560.30 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class three months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Hair Cutter/ 560.20 One year and --- --- Passed 8th class Dresser three months examination from a recognised school or its equivalent. 3. Health and 089.50 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Slimming three months examination under Assistant 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Hair and Skin 560.30 One year and 1. Basic Cosmetology Three months Passed 10th class Carer three months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No. 27 – Glass and Ceramic Trades Group 1. Ceramic 7321.25 One year and --- --- Passed 8th class Moulder three months examination from a recognised school. 2. Ceramic Caster 7321.15 One year and --- --- Passed 8th class three months examination from a recognised school.”; 3. Ceramic Kiln 893.30 Two years --- --- Passed 8th class of 10+2 Operator system of education or 2 standard below or its equivalent. 4. Ceramic Press 892.60 Two years --- --- Passed 8th class of 10+2 Operator system of education or 2 standard below or its equivalent. 5 Ceramic 895.30 Two years --- --- Passed 8th class of 10+2 Decorator system of education or 2 standard below or its equivalent. 6. Moulder 7321.40 One year and --- --- Passed 8th class (Refractory) three months examination from a recognised school. 7. Enamel Glazer 895.50 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with Science as subject or its equivalent. 8. Insulator 8139.60 Two years 1. Refractory Technician One year Passed 10th class Maker/Machine 8139.30 examination under Operator 10+2 system of education with science (Ceramic) or its equivalent. 9. Optical Worker 891.48 Three years 1. Machinist One year Passed 10th class examination under 2. Millwright Maintenance One year 10+2 system of Mechanic education or its equivalent. 3. Turner One year 4. Fitter One year 5. Machinist(Grinder) One year Group No. 28 – Painting Trades Group 1. Painter 7142.10 Two years 1. Painter (General) One year Passed 8th class (General) examination from a recognised school. 2. Painter 931.20 Two years Painter (General) One year Passed 8th class (Marine) examination under 10+2 system preferably with Math and Science or two standard below. Group No. 29 – Computer Trades Group 1. Desk Top 3512.0200 One year and 1. Desk Top Publishing Three months Passed 10th class Publishing three months Operator examination under Operator 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Programming 103.70 103.80 One year --- --- National Trade and Systems Certificate issued by Administration National Council for Assistant Vocational Training in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” 3. Information and 3114.9900 Two years 1. Information and One year Passed 10th class Communication Communication examination under Technology Technology System 10+2 system of System Maintenance education Maintenance 2. Information Technology One year and Electronic System Maintenance 3. Broad Based Basic One year Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals. 4. Computer 4131.0600 One year and 1. Computer Operator and Three months Passed 10th class Operator and 3514.0300 three months Programming Assistant examination under Programming 10+2 system of Assistant education or its equivalent. Group No. 30 – Hi-Tech Trades Group 1. Advanced 730.20, 740.10, One year & six --- --- Passed B.Sc. with Attendant 740.90, 900.10, months Physics and Chemistry Operator 740.20, 890.20, as compulsory and (Process) 770.90, 730.90, Mathematics as 770.40 desirable subject. 2. Operator Cum 039.10, Two years --- --- Passed Higher Mechanic 039.90 Secondary Examination Pollution with Physics, Control Chemistry and Biology Equipment. under 10+2 system of Education or its equivalent. 3. Mechanic 086.10, 088.10, Two years --- --- Passed Higher Medical 089.90, 090.90 Secondary examination Equipment for under 10+2 system of Hospitals and education with Physics, Occupational Chemistry and Biology. Health Centre. Group No. 31 – Multi Skill Trades Group 1 Mechanic 7243.10 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Industrial examination under Electronics 2. Mechanic Consumer One year 10+2 system of Electronic Appliances education or its equivalent. 3. Technician Power One year Electronics System 4. Mechanic Industrial One year Electronics 2 Mechanic 845.10, 845.13 Three years - - Passed 10+2 with Advanced 845.16, 845.20 Physics, Chemistry and Machine Tool 845.23, 845.26 Mathematics Maintenance. 845.30, 845.35 845.37, 845.40 845.43, 845.47 845.50, 845.53 845.55, 845.57 845.60, 845.63 845.65, 845.70 3. Operator 8211.108211.15 Two years 1. Operator Advanced One year Passed 10th class Advanced 8211.22 Machine Tool examination with Machine Tool 8211.28 Science and 8211.30 2. Machinist One year Mathematics under 8211.32 10+2 system of 8211.36 3. Turner One year education or its 8211.38 equivalent. 4. Power 7137.10 Two years 1. Electrician One year Passed 10th class Electrician 7241.107241.208 examination with 161.45 Science under 10+2 system of education or 8161.50 its equivalent. 5. Operator-cum- 8161.45 Two years --- --- Passed 10th class Mechanic examination with Power Plant Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 6. Mechanic 7243.30 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Medical 3133.20 examination under Electronics 3133.90 2. Mechanic Consumer One year 10+2 system of Electronic Appliances education or its equivalent. 3. Technician Power One year Electronics System 4. Mechanic Medical One year Electronics 7. Mechanic 7242.10 Two years 1. Electronics Mechanic One year Passed 10th class Consumer 7242.90 examination under Electronics 7243.10 2. Mechanic Consumer 10+2 system of Appliances 7243.40 Electronic Appliances One year education or its 7243.45 equivalent. 7243.50 3. Technician Power One year 7233.58 Electronics Systems 8. Mechanic 7233.38 Two years 1. Mechanic Mechatronics One year Passed 10th class Mechatronics 7233.46 examination with 2. Mechanic Machine Tool One year Science and Maintenance Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No. 32 – Information Sector Trades Group 1. Jewel Smith 7318.30 One year and ---- ---- Passed 8th class 7313.90 three months examination from a recognised school. 2. Gardener (Mali) 652.10 One year ---- ---- Passed 8th class examination from recognized school or its equivalent. 3. Customer Care 4221.90 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class Associate 4221.30 three months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Assistant 560.30 One year and --- --- Passed 8th class Beautician three months examination from a recognised school. 5. Battery 859.65 One year and ---- ---- Passed 10th class Repairer three months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 6. Tyre Repairer 903.60 Six months ---- ---- Passed 8th class examination 7. Screen Printing 929.50 Six months ---- ---- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 8. Beautician 560.30 Six months ---- ---- Passed 10th class Assistant examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 9. Medical 3221.10 One year and ---- ---- Passed 12th class Laboratory three months examination under Technician 10+2 system of (Pathology) education with physics, chemistry and biology 10. Medical 3133.10 One year and ---- ---- Passed 12th class Laboratory three months examination under Technician 10+2 system of (Radiology) education with physics, chemistry and biology. 11. Medical 3212.0701 One year and ---- ---- Passed 12th class Laboratory three months examination under Technician 10+2 system of (Cardiology) education with physics, chemistry and biology. 12. Pruner Tea 640.10 Six months ---- ---- Passed 8th class Gardens 13. Cable 861.10 Six months ---- ---- Passed 10th class Television examination under Operator 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 14. Medical 3212.0701 One year and 1. Physiotherapy Technician Three months Passed 12th class Laboratory 3255.0101 three months examination under Technician 10+2 system of (Physiotherapy) education with physics, chemistry and biology. Group No. 33 – Retail Sector Trades Group 1. Sales Person 5220.35 One year and --- --- Passed 10th class (Retail) 5220.60 three months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.. 2. Senior Sales 5220.15, 5220.35 One year Sales Person (Retail) Six months Passed 10th class Person (Retail) examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No. 34 – Glassware / Metal ware Trades Group 1. Lacquering and 7422.60 One year --- --- Passed 10th class Powder Coating 7422.62 examination under Operator 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Wood 7422.42 One year --- --- Passed 10th class Handicrafts 7422.48 examination under Worker 7423.20 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Glass Former 7142.60 One year --- --- Passed 8th class and Processor 7322.38 examination from 7322.40 recognized school or its 7322.45 equivalent. 7323.10 Group No. 35 – Centre of Excellence Trades Group 1. Mechanic 7233.22 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Automobile Training in Automobile examination under (Advanced Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Petrol Engine) Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Servicing and Overhauling of Automobiles (Petrol). 2. Mechanic 7233.24 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Automobile Training in Automobile examination under (Advanced Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Diesel Engine) Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Servicing and Overhauling of Automobiles (Diesel). 3. Mechanic Auto 7242.10 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Electronics in Automobile Sector under six months examination under Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Auto Electrical, Auto Electronics and Air- conditioning in Automobiles. 4. Mechanic 7142.20 Two Years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class (Denting, 7213.30 in Automobile Sector under six months examination under Painting and Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of Welding) and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Denting(Painting and Welding). 5. TIG/MIG 7212.10 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Welder 7212.20 three months Training in Fabrication examination under (Fitting & Welding) 10+2 system of Sector under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in TIG/MIG Welding. 2. Welder Three months 6. Structural 7212.10 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Welder 7212.20 three months Training in Fabrication examination under 7212.30 (Fitting & Welding) 10+2 system of Sector under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Structural Welding. 2. Welder Three months 7. Welder (Pipe 7212.10 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class and Pressure 7212.20 three months Training in Fabrication examination under Vessels) 7212.30 (Fitting and Welding) 10+2 system of Sector under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Pressure Vessels and Pipe Welding. 2. Welder Three months 8. Chemical 3111.30 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Laboratory Training in Chemical examination under Assistant Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Laboratory Assistant 2. Laboratory Assistant One year (Chemical Plant) 9. Advance 7311.10 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Mechanic 7311.30 in Chemical Sector under six months examination under (Instruments) 7241.10 Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Instruments Mechanic. 10. CAD-CAM 3121.20 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Operator cum three months Training in Production examination under Programmer and Manufacturing Sector 10+2 system of under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in CAD/ CAM. 2. Draughtsman Three months (Mechanical) 11. Advance 7212.10 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Welder 7212.20 three months Training in Production examination under 7212.30 and Manufacturing 10+2 system of 7212.65 Sector under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Advance Welding. 2. Welder Three months 12. Jigs and 7222.30 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Fixtures Maker in Production and six months examination under Manufacturing Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence Scheme education or its and Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Manufacturing of Jigs and Fixtures. 13. Quality 3152.90 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Assurance in Production and six months examination under Assistant Manufacturing Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence Scheme education or its and Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Quality Engineering. 14. CNC 3121.20 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Programmer three months Training in Production examination under cum Operator and Manufacturing Sector 10+2 system of under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in CNC Machining. 2. Machinist Three months 3. Turner Three months 15. Operator PLC 8211.90 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class System in Production and six months examination under Manufacturing Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence Scheme education or its and Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in PLC and Automation. 16. Mechanic 7233.58 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class (Electrical Training in Electrical examination under Domestic Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Appliances) Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Domestic Appliances. 2. Electrician One year 17. Mechanic (HT, 7241.90 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class LT Equipments 7245.90 Training in Electrical examination under and Cable Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Jointing) Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operation and Maintenance of equipments used in HT, LT Substation and Cable Jointing. 2. Electrician One year 18. Mechanic 7241.20 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class (Electrical 7242.20 Training in Electrical examination under Power Drives) Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Electrical machines and Power Supply. 2. Electrician One year 19. Mechanic 8211.90 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class (Embedded Training in Electronics examination under Systems and Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of PLC) Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Embedded Systems and PLC. 20. Mechanic 7241.10 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Power 7242.10 Training in Electronics examination under Electronics Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of (Inverters, UPS Excellence Scheme and education or its and Advanced module of equivalent. Maintenance of Centre of Excellence Drives) Scheme in Inverters, UPS, Voltage Stabilizer and Industrial Drives. 2. Electronics Mechanic One year 3. Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances One year 4. Technician Power One year Electronics Systems 5. Mechanic Industrial One year Electronics 21. Mechanic (DTH 7243.10 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class and other 7244.20 in Electronics Sector under six months examination under Communication Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of System) and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Communication System. 22. Mechanic 7233.50 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class (Domestic, Training in Refrigeration examination under Commercial and Air-conditioning 10+2 system of Refrigeration Sector under Centre of education or its and Air Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Conditioning Advanced module of Machines) Centre of Excellence Scheme in Domestic, Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. 2. Mechanic (Refrigeration One year and Air Conditioning) 23. Mechanic 8169.30 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class (Central Air Training in Refrigeration examination under conditioning and Air-conditioning 10+2 system of Plant, Industrial Sector under Centre of education or its cooling and Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Package Air Advanced module of conditioning) Centre of Excellence Scheme in Central Air conditioning Plant, Industrial cooling and Package Air-conditioning. 24. Mechanic (Cold 7413.50 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class storage, Ice 8169.30 in Refrigeration and Air- six months examination under plant and Ice conditioning Sector under 10+2 system of candy plant) Centre of Excellence Scheme education or its and Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Cold storage, Ice plant and Ice candy plant. 25. Computer 7222.80 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Aided Pattern 7422.38 in Apparel Sector under six months examination under Maker 7434.20 Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of 7435.10 and Advanced module of education or its 7442.16 Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Computer Aided and Pattern Making. 26. Fashion 3471.40 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Designing in Apparel Sector under six months examination under Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of Assistant and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Fashion Designing. 27. Shirts and 7433.25 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Trousers Maker 7433.30 three months Training in Apparel Sector examination under under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Shirts and Trousers. 2. Sewing Technology Three months 3. Dress Making Three months “28. Mechanic (Non- 8282.10 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class conventional Training in Electrical examination under Power Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Generation, Excellence Scheme and education or its Battery and Advanced module of equivalent. Inverter) Centre of Excellence Scheme in Non- conventional Power Generation, Battery and Inverter. 2. Electrician One year 29. Mechanic 7241.10 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Electrical Training in Electrical examination under Instruments Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of instruments used in Electrical Engineering. 2. Electrician One year 30. Extrusion 8232.20 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Machine Training in Plastic examination under Operator Processing Sector under 10+2 system of (Plastic) Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent. module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Extrusion Process. 2. Plastic Processing One year Operator 31. Injection 8232.25 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Moulding Training in Plastic examination under Machine Processing Sector under 10+2 system of Operator Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent. module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Injection Moulding Process. 2. Plastic Processing One year Operator 32. Blow Moulding 8232.35 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Machine Training in Plastic examination under Operator Processing Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent. module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Blow Moulding Process. 2. Plastic Processing One year Operator 33. House Keeper 5121.10 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class (Hotel) in Hospitality Sector under six months examination under Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Accommodation Operation/ House Keeping. 34. Assistant Front 5121.25 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Office Manager in Hospitality Sector under six months examination under Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Front Office Management. 35. Apprentice 5122.20 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Food in Hospitality Sector under six months examination under Production Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of (Cookery) and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Food Production (Cookery). 36. Apprentice 5123.20 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Food and in Hospitality Sector under six months examination under Beverage Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of Service and Advanced module of education or its (Stewardship) Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Food and Beverage Service (Stewardship). 37. Computer and 2523.0200 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three Passed 10th class Peripherals 7422.2001 three months Training in Information months examination under Hardware Technology Sector under 10+2 system of Repair and Centre of Excellence education or its Maintenance Scheme and Advanced equivalent. Mechanic module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals. 38. Computer 2523.9900 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Networking 3513.9900 three months Training in Information examination under Technician Technology Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent. module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Computer Networking. 39. Multimedia and 2166.0201 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class Web Page 2513.0101 three months Training in Information examination under Designer 2166.0300 Technology Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent. module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Multimedia and Web Page Designing. 40. Process Plant 8152.10 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Operator in Process Plant Maintenance six months examination under Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of Centre equivalent. of Excellence Scheme in Operator Chemical Plant. 41. Utility Operator 3131.0300 One year and 1. Broad Based Basic Three months Passed 10th class 8182.0200 three months Training in Process Plant examination under Maintenance Sector 10+2 system of under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operation and Maintenance of Boiler and Steam Turbine. 42. Maintenance 8159.79 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Mechanic in Process Plant Maintenance six months examination under Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of Centre equivalent. of Excellence Scheme in Mechanical Maintenance of Process Plant. 43. Mechanic 7241.20 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class (Electrical Training in Process Plant examination under Maintenance of Maintenance Sector under 10+2 system of Process Plant) Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent. module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electrical Maintenance of Process Plant. 2. Electrician One year 44. Instrument 7311.0101 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Controller 7311.1001 Training in Process Plant examination under Maintenance Sector 10+2 system of under Centre of education or its Excellence Scheme and equivalent. Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electronic and Instrument Maintenance of Process Plant. 2. Instrument Mechanic One year 45. Technician 7212.30 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Fabricator in Process Plant Maintenance six months examination under Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Excellence Scheme and education or its Advanced module of Centre equivalent. of Excellence Scheme in Fabrication and Designing of Steel Structure. 46 Technician 7243.10 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Television and 7243.40 Training in Electronics examination under Audio System 7243.45 Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of 7243.50 Excellence Scheme and education or its 7243.70 anyone Advanced module equivalent. in Centre of Excellence Scheme of Electronic Sector 2. Electronics Mechanic One year 3. Mechanic Consumer One year Electronic Appliances 47. Mechanic 7243.10 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Repair and Training in Electronics examination under Maintenance of Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of Electronics Test Excellence Scheme and education or its Equipment Advanced module of equivalent. Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Electronics Test Equipment 2. Electronics Mechanic One year 3. Mechanic Consumer One year Electronic Appliances 4. Technician Power One year Electronics Systems 5. Mechanic Industrial One year Electronics 48. Mechanic 7231.10 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Automobile in Electronics Sector under six months examination under Electronics Centre of Excellence Scheme 10+2 system of and Advanced module of education or its Centre of Excellence Scheme equivalent. in Automobile Electronics 49. Mechanic 7233.38 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Mechanical in Industrial Automation six months examination under Maintenance Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of (Industrial Excellence Scheme and education or its Automation) Advanced module of Centre equivalent. of Excellence Scheme in Mechanical Maintenance for Automation 50. Mechanic 7241.70 Two years Broad Based Basic Training One year and Passed 10th class Electrical in Industrial Automation six months examination under Maintenance Sector under Centre of 10+2 system of (Industrial Excellence Scheme and education or its Automation) Advanced module of Centre equivalent. of Excellence Scheme in Electrical Maintenance for Automation 51. PLC Operator 7233.38 Two years 1. Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class Training in Industrial examination under Automation Sector under 10+2 system of Centre of Excellence education or its Scheme and Advanced equivalent.”; module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Automation and PLC. 2. Broad Based Basic One year Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in PLC Automation. Group No. 36 – Hospitality Trades Group 1. Tourist Guide 5113.20 One year Tourist Guide Six months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of or its equivalent 2. Old Age Care 5131.20 One year Old Age Care Six months Pass 8th class Taker examination from recognized school or its equivalent. 3. Creche 5121.40 One year Creche Management Six months Passed 10th class Management examination under Assistant 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 4. Pre or 3222.10 One year Pre or Preparatory School Six months Passed 10th class Preparatory Management (Assistant) examination under School 10+2 system of Management education or its (Assistant) equivalent. 5. Insurance Agent 3412.10 One year Insurance Agent Six months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of or its equivalent Group No. 37 – Office Management Trades Group 1. Secretarial 4115.10 One year and 1. Stenography (English) Three months Passed 10th class Assistant three months examination under 2. Secretarial Practice 10+2 system of or its Three months equivalent 2. Stenographer 4111.10 One year and 1. Stenography (English) Three months Passed 10th class (English) three months examination under 10+2 system of or its equivalent 3. Stenographer 4111.10(H) One year and 2. Stenography (Hindi) Three months Passed 10th class (Hindi) three months examination under 10+2 system of education with Hindi as compulsory subject or its equivalent. Group No. 38 – Health Allied Trades Group 1. Dental 7311.80 Three years Dental Laboratory Two years Passed 10th class Laboratory Technician examination under Technician 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 2. Heath Sanitary 3257.0100 One year and 1. Heath Sanitary Inspector Three months Passed 10th class Inspector three months examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. 3. Hospital Waste 5151.9900 One year and 1. Hospital Waste Three months Passed 10th class Management three months Management Assistant examination under Assistant 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Group No. 39 – library and Information Science Trades Group 1. Library 4141.10 One year Library and Information Six months Passed 10th class Assistant Science examination under 10+2 system of or its equivalent SCHEDULE-IA (See rule 3(2) Category of Apprentices Minimum Educational Qualification (1) (2) (a) A degree in engineering or technology granted by a statutory University. (b) A degree in engineering or technology granted by an institution empowered to grant such degrees by an Act of Parliament. Graduate apprentices (c) Graduate examination of professional bodies recognised by the Central Government as equivalent to a degree. (d) A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a degree in engineering or technology as mentioned at (a) and (b) above (a) A diploma in engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Educational established by a State Government. (b) A diploma in engineering or technology granted by a University. Technician Apprentices (c) A diploma in engineering or technology granted by an Institute recognised by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to (a) and (b) above. (d) A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a diploma mentioned in (a), (b) & (c) above (a) A certificate in vocational Course involving two years of study after the completion of the secondary stage of school education recognised by the All India Technician (Vocational) Council for Technical education. Apprentices (b) A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a certificate mentioned in (a) above “Schedule I-B [See rule 7(1A)] Sl. Board/State Council Trade/Course/ Duration of Designated trade(s) in Period of Period of No. for Technical Subject fields Trade/Course/ the category of trade Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Education/ Other Subject field apprentices Training under Training after Authority/ course the Apprentices rebate approved under any Act,1961 scheme 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 1. Maharashtra State 1. Interior One year 1. Architectural Two years One year and Board of Decorator Assistant six months Vocational Education 2. Interior Designer Two years One year and Examination, and Decorator six months Mumbai 2. Technique of One year 1. Architectural Two years One year and Interior Assistant six months Designing 2. Interior Designer Two years One year and and Decorator six months 3. Architect Two years 1. Architectural Two years One year Draughtsman Assistant 4. Architectural Two years 1. Architectural Two years One year Graphics Assistant Designer 5. Landscape Two years 1. Architectural Two years One year Architecture Assistant 6. Exterior And Two years 1. Architectural Two years One year Interior Assistant Designer 2. Interior Designer Two years One year and Decorator 7. Construction One year 1. Building One year and One year Supervisor Maintenance three months Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year and Constructor) six months 8. Building Site One year 1. Building One year and One year Supervisor Maintenance three months Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year and Constructor) six months 9. Civil One year 1. Building One year and One year Supervisor Maintenance three months Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year and Constructor) six months 10. Construction One year 1. Building One year and One year Technique Maintenance three months Technician Two years One year and 2. Mason (Building six months Constructor) 11. Civil One year 1. Building One year and One year Construction Maintenance three months Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year and Constructor) six months 12. Construction Two years 1. Building One year and One year Surveying Maintenance three months Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 13. Building Two years 1. Building One year and One year Construction Maintenance three months Supervisor Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 14. Building Two years 1. Building One year and One year Maintenance Maintenance three months Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 15. Building Two years 1. Building One year and One year Construction Maintenance three months Technology Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 16. Building Two years 1. Building One year and One year Construction Maintenance three months Management Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 17. Building Two years 1. Building One year and One year Construction Maintenance three months And Technician Plumbing 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 3. Plumber Two years One year 18. Building Two years 1. Building One year and One year Service And Maintenance three months Maintenance Technician 2. Mason (Building Two years One year Constructor) 19. Carpentry One year 1. Carpenter Two years One year and And six months Furniture Making 20. Furniture Two years 1. Carpenter Two years One year Making And Designing 21. Furniture Two years 1. Carpenter Two years One year Making 22. Architect Two years 1. Draughtsman Two years One year Draughtsman (Civil) 23. Draughtsman Two years 1. Draughtsman Two years One year Civil (Civil) 24. Draughtsman Two years 1. Draughtsman Two years One year Mechanical Mechanical 25. Repair And Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year Rewinding of Electrical 2. Wireman Two years One year Domestic Appliances 26. Repair And Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year Rewinding Of Electric 2. Wireman Two years One year Motors 27. Electrical Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year Engineering 2. Wireman Two years One year 28. High Voltage Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year Engineering 2. Wireman Two years One year 29. Illumination Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year Engineering 2. Wireman Two years One year 30. Electrical Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year Instrumentati on 2. Wireman Two years One year 31. Electrician Two years 1. Electrician Two years One year 2. Wireman Two years One year 32. Radio And Two years 1. Electronic Two years One year Audio Mechanic System 33. T.V. Video Two years 1. Electronic Two years One year System Mechanic 34. Consumer Two years 1. Electronic Two years One year Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic Two years One year Consumer Electronics 35. Industrial Two years 1. Electronic Two years One year Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic Two years One year Communication Equipment Maintenance 36. Electronics Two years 1. Electronic Two years One year Instrument & Mechanic Measurement 37. Trouble Two years 1. Electronic Two years One year Shooting of Mechanic Electronics Equipment 2. Mechanic Two years One year Communication Equipment Maintenance 38. Electroplatin Two years 1. Electroplater Two years One year g 39. General Two years 1. Fitter Two years One year Fitter cum Mechanic 40. Mechanical Two years 1. Fitter Two years One year Technician 41. Mechanical Two years 1. Fitter Two years One year Engineering 42. Interior One year 1. Interior Designer Two years One year and Decoration and Decorator six months and Designing 43. Interior CAD Two years 1. Interior Designer Two years One year Operator and Decorator 44. Machinist Two years 1. Machinist Two years One year 45. Mechanical Two years 1. Machinist Two years One year Engineering 46. Mechanical Two years 1. Machinist Two years One year Technician 47. Machinist Two years 1. Machinist Grinder Two years One year Grinder 48. Maintenance Two years 1. Maintenance Two years One year Mechanic Mechanic Chemical Chemical Plant Plant 49. Hotel One year 1. Food Production Two years One year and Management (General) six months and Catering Technology 2. Food Production Two years One year and (Vegetarian) six months 3. Steward One year and One year three months 50. Cookery One year 1. Food Production Two years One year and Technician (General) six months 2. Food Production Two years One year and (Vegetarian) six months 51. Food One year 1. Food Production Two years One year and Processing (General) six months 2. Food Production Two years One year and (Vegetarian) six months 3. Steward One year and One year three months 52. Food Two years 1. Food Production Two years One year Processing (General) Technology 2. Food Production Two years One year (Vegetarian) 3. Steward One year and One year three months 53. Catering and Two years 1. Food Production Two years One year Restaurant (General) Management 2. Food Production Two years One year (Vegetarian) 3. Steward One year and One year three months 54. Foundryman One year 1. Foundryman Two years One year and six months 55. Electronics One year 1. Mechanic Two years One year and Technology Communication six months Equipment Maintenance 56. Mechanic of One year 1. Mechanic Two years One year and Industrial Communication six months Electronics Equipment Maintenance 57. Basic One year 1. Mechanic Two years One year and Electronics Communication six months Engineering Equipment Maintenance 58. Mechanic One year 1. Mechanic Two years One year and DTH / Communication six months Communicati Equipment on System Maintenance 59. Industrial Two years 1. Mechanic Two years One year and Electronics Communication six months Equipment Maintenance 60. Troubleshoot Two years 1. Mechanic Two years One year and ing of Communication six months Electronics Equipment Equipment Maintenance 61. Automobile One year 1. Mechanic Repair Two years One year and Engineering and Maintenance six months of Vehicle 2. Mechanic Motor One year and One year Cycle three months 3. Mechanic Diesel Two years One year and six months 62. Mechanic One year 1. Mechanic Repair Two years One year and Auto and Maintenance six months Engineering of Vehicle 2. Mechanic Motor One year and One year Cycle three months 3. Mechanic Diesel Two years One year and six months 63. Diesel One year 1. Mechanic Repair Two years One year and Mechanic and Maintenance six months of Vehicle 2. Mechanic Diesel Two years One year and six months 64. Auto Two years 1. Mechanic Repair Two years One year Engineering and Maintenance Technology of Vehicle 2. Mechanic Motor One year and One year Cycle three months 3. Mechanic Diesel Two years One year 4. Mechanic Motor Two years One year Vehicle 65. Auto Two years 1. Mechanic Repair Two years One year Engineering and Maintenance Technician of Vehicle One year and One year 2. Mechanic Motor three months Cycle 3. Mechanic Diesel Two years One year 4. Mechanic Motor Two years One year vehicle 66. Mechanic Two years 1. Mechanic Repair Two years One year Motor and Maintenance Vehicle of Vehicle One year and 2. Mechanic Motor three months One year Cycle Two years 3. Mechanic Motor One year Vehicle 67. Basic Two years 1. Mechanic Two years One year Refrigeration Refrigeration and and Air Air Conditioning Conditioning 68. Industrial Two years 1. Mechanic Two years One year Refrigeration Refrigeration and and Air Air Conditioning Conditioning 69. Air Two years 1. Mechanic Two years One year Conditioning Refrigeration and and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician 70. Automobile Two years 1. Mechanic Auto Two years One year Electronics Electrical and Electronics 71. Installation Two years 1. Mechanic Medical Two years One year Maintenance Electronics and Service of Medical Equipment 72. Water Supply Two years 1. Plumber Two years One year and Sanitary Engineering 2. Pump Operator Two years One year cum Mechanic 3. Sanitary Hardware One years and One year Fitter three months 73. Pump Two years 1. Plumber Two years One year Operator cum Mechanic 2. Pump Operator Two years One year cum Mechanic 3. Sanitary Hardware One years and One year Fitter three months 74. Mechanic One year 1. Sheet Metal Two years One year and Technology Worker six months 75. Sheet Metal One year 1. Sheet Metal Two years One year and Worker Worker six months 76. Mechanic al Two years 1. Sheet Metal Two years One year Engineering Worker 2. Turner Two years One year 77. Mechanic al Two years 1. Sheet Metal Two years One year Technician Worker 2. Turner Two years One year 78. General Two years 1. Sheet Metal Two years One year Fitter cum Worker Mechanic 79. Construction Two years 1. Surveyor Two years One year Surveyor 80. Turner Two years 1. Turner Two years One year 81. CNC Turning Two years 1. Turner Two years One year 82. Fabrication One year 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year (Fitting and Electric) three months Welding) 83. Production One year 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year and Electric) three months Manufacturin g 84. Structural One year 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year Fabrication Electric) three months and Repairs Technology 85. General Two years 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year Welding Electric) three months 86. Welding Two years 1. Welder (Gas & One years and One year Technology Electric) three months 87. Welding Two years 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year Fabrication Electric) three months and Automation 88. Weld Testing Two years 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year and Quality Electric) three months Management 89. Welding Two years 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year Technique Electric) three months 90. Structure and Two years 1. Welder (Gas and One years and One year Fabrication Electric) three months 91. Electrical Two years 1. Wireman Two years One year Wiring Estimation and Costing 92. Repair and Two years 1. Wireman Two years One year Rewinding of Electrical Domestic Appliances 93. Repair and Two years 1. Wireman Two years One year Rewinding of Electric Motors 94. Lineman Two years 1. Wireman Two years One year 95. Hospitality One year 1. House Keeper One years and One year (Hotel) three months 2. Steward One year and One year three months 96. Facility One year 1. House Keeper One years and One year Management (Hotel) three months 2. Steward One year and One year three months 97. Hospitality Two years 1. House Keeper One years and One year Management (Hotel) three months 2. Steward One year and One year three months 98. Institutional Two years 1. House Keeper One years and One year House (Hotel) three months Keeping 2. Steward One year and One year three months 99. Hospitality Two years 1. House Keeper One years and One year Management (Hotel) three months In Offices One year and One year 2. Steward three months 100. Basic of Two years 1. House Keeper One years and One year Hospitality (Hotel) three months Industry Management 2. Steward One year and One year three months 101. Fashion One year 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Design and three months Jewelry Textile 102. Garments One year 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Manufacturin three months g and Fashion Designing 103. Apparel One year 1. Dress Maker One years and One year three months 104. Sewing One year 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Science three months Teacher 105. Sewing One year 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Cloth three months Dressing Teacher 106. Fashion Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Designing three months and Clothing Constructio n 107. Commercial Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Garment three months Designing and Making 108. Fashion Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Garment three months Making 109. Clothing for Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Family three months 110. Master of Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Tailoring three months 111. Clothing of Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Embroidery three months 2. Surface One years and One year Ornamentation three months Techniques (Embroiderer) 112. Fashion Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Merchandisi three months ng and Production 113. Fashion Two years 1. Dress Maker One years and One year Technology three months 114. Profession Two years 1. Hair and Skin One years and One year al Carer three months Beautician 115. Creative One year 1. Leather Goods Two years One year and Design and Maker six months Pattern Cutting 2. Footwear Maker Two years One year and six months 116. Leather One year 1. Leather Goods Two years One year and Footwear Maker six months 2. Footwear Maker Two years One year and six months 117. Footwear Two years 1. Leather Goods Two years One year Technolog Maker y Two years One year 2. Footwear Maker 118. Manufactu Two years 1. Leather Goods Two years One year ring of Maker Leather Two years One year Goods 2. Footwear Maker 119. Leather Two years 1. Leather Goods Two years One year Manufactu Maker ring Two years One year 2. Footwear Maker 120. Bakery One year 1. Baker and Two years One year and and Confectioner six months Mithaikala 121. Bakery One year 1. Baker and Two years One year and and Confectioner six months Confection ery Technician 122. Bakery Two years 1. Baker and Two years One year and Confectioner Confection ery Manageme nt 123. Desk Top Two years 1. Desk Top Two years One year”. Publishing Publishing Technique Operator SCHEDULE-II (See rule 4) Standard of physical fitness for training (1) A candidate should be free evidence of any contagious or infectious disease. He should not be suffering from any disease which is likely to be aggravated by service or is likely to render him unfit for service or endanger the health of the public. He should also be free from evidence of tuberculosis in any form, active or healed. (2) Height, Weight And Chest Candidates should satisfy the following minimum standards, namely:- HEIGHT: 137 centimeters; Weight:25.4 Kilogram; Chest expansion should not be less than 3.8 centimeters irrespective of size of chest: Provide that where a candidate does not satisfy the said minimum standards but is certified in writing by a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon (Gazetted), to be physically fit for being engaged as an apprentice in a particular trade under the Apprentices Act,1961, he may be engaged as an apprentice in that trade. (3) EYES There should be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation of recurrence. Standard of Vision (A) Visual acuity: *Candidates having vision in one eye shall eligible to undergo apprenticeship training except in the following seventeen trades, namely :- (1) Electrician Aircraft (2) Watch and Clock Mechanic (3) Driver cum Fitter (4) Surveyor (5) Process Cameraman (6) Sirdar (7) Rigger(Engg. & Chem. Industry) (8) Shortfirer/Blaster(Mines) (9) Mate(Mines) (10) Mech. Radio & Radar Aircraft (11) Ceramic Moduler (12) Ceramic Caster (13) Ceramic Kiln Operator (14) Ceramic Press Operator (15) Ceramic Modeller (16) Ceramic Decorator (17) Optical worker * Substituted vide GSR 221 dated 21st April 1993 (b) Colour vision: Not required (4) EARS Hearing must be good in both ears and there should be no sign of suppurative disease. No hearing aid shall be permitted. (5) SKIN There should be no evidence of acute or chronic skin disease or chronic ulceration. (6) SPEECH: Speech should preferably be without impediment. (7) ALIMENTARY SYSTEM: 1. Candidates should have sufficient number of natural teeth (in healthy state) for mastication. 2. Spleen should not be palpably enlarged and there should be no evidence of tenderness in the splenic area. 3. Liver should not be palpable or tender. 4. There should be no oral sepsis. 5. There should be no sugar in the urine. 6. Candidates should not be suffering from haemorrhoids, fissures in and testis anal hernia or bubonocele or ischio-rectal abscess or hydrocele. (8) CARDIO VASCULAR SYSTEM: 1. Blood pressure should not exceed 85 diastolic and 140 systolic. 2. Candidates with low blood pressure (i.e. systolic below 100) should be rejected. 3. There should be no sign of any cardiovascular disease. (9) RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Candidates should be free from all diseases of respiratory system. There should be no deformity of chest which may cause impediment to breathing. (10) GENITO URINARY SYSTEM There should be no evidence of genito urinary disease or any abnormality. (11) SKELETAL SYSTEM: 1. The function of all limbs should be within normal limits. 2. There should be no evidence of serious deformity of the spinal column or of the extremities. (12) NERVOUS SYSTEM: There should be no evidence of any disease of nervous system or of any mental disease. (13) GLANDULAR SYSTEM: There should be no evidence of tuberculosis or other disease of the glandular system including the endocrine glands. SCHEDULE-IIA (See rule 5) S. Name of State/ Union Ratio of Scheduled Caste Ratio of Scheduled Tribe No. territory apprentices to the total apprentices to the total apprentices in designated apprentices in designated trade trade 1. Andhra Pradesh 1:7 1:15 2. Arunachal Pradesh --- 1:2 3. Assam 1:15 1:9 4. Bihar 1:7 1:100 5. Chattisgarh 1:9 1:4 6. Gujarat 1:15 1:7 7. Goa 1:50 1:8 8. Haryana 1:5 --- 9. Himachal Pradesh 1:4 1:25 10. Jammu and Kashmir 1:12 1:9 11. Jharkhand 1:9 1:4 12. Karnataka 1:7 1:15 13. Kerala 1:10 1:100 14. Madhya Pradesh 1:7 1:5 15. Maharashtra 1:10 1:11 16. Manipur 1:33 1:3 17. Mizoram --- 1:2 18. Meghalaya --- 1:2 19. Nagaland --- 1:2 20. Odisha 1:7 1:4 21. Punjab 1:4 --- 22. Rajasthan 1:6 1:8 23. Sikkim 1:20 1:5 24. Tamil Nadu 1:5 1:100 25. Tripura 1:6 1:3 26. Telangana 1:16 1:32 27. Uttar Pradesh 1:5 1:100 28. Uttarakhand 1:6 1:3 29. West Bengal 1:5 1:20 30. Andaman and Nicobar --- 1:13 Islands 31. Chandigarh 1:6 --- 32. Dadra and Nagar 1:50 1:2 Haveli 33. Delhi 1:6 1:13 34. Daman and Diu 1:3 1:11 35. Lakshadweep --- 1:2 36. Puducherry 1:7 --- Schedule–III (See rule 14) FORMAT-1 Model Contract of Apprenticeship Training for Major/Minor* Apprentices Photograph of Apprentice 1. Name and address of establishment : _____________________ with Tel. no., Fax No. and E-mail address _____________________ _____________________ 2. (a) Name of apprentice (Block Letters) : _____________________ (b) Father’s/Mother’s /Husband’s Name : _____________________ 3. Address of apprentice : _____________________ _____________________ 4. Gender (please √) : Male/Female/Transgender 5. Date of birth : ___________________ 6a) Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Minority : Yes/No (please √ ) b) Name of the category : _____________________ 7. Educational Qualification (a) Academic Qualification : _____________________ (b) Technical qualification : (i) Name of the Trade or Course : _____________________ (ii) Duration of Training or Course : From ______ To _______ (iii) Name of the Institute or College : _____________________ (iv) Name of the Council or University :_____________________ 8. (a) Date of execution of contract : ____________________ (b) Age on the date of execution of contract : ____________________ 9. Name of the trade for which apprentice is for : ____________________ apprenticeship training 10. (a) Duration of apprenticeship training : ____ years _____months (b) Period of apprenticeship training : From _____ To _______ 11. Rates of Stipend: The minimum prescribed stipend per month to be paid by the employer to apprentice (a) During 1st year of training : Rs. __________________ nd (b) During 2 year of training : Rs. __________________ rd th (c) During 3 and 4 year of training : Rs. __________________ 12. (a) Name and address of Guardian : _____________________ (in case of apprentice is minor) (b) Relationship with the apprentice : _____________________ 13. Name and Address of the Surety : _____________________ _____________________ 14. We, the Employer, Apprentice or Guardian** and the Surety solemnly declare that we have read the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 regarding the contract of apprenticeship training including obligations and agree to abide by all the provisions made thereunder. In case of default by the either the apprentice or the employer, we agree to compensate the other party as per the provisions of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (Main Provisions of the Rules may be seen in the Enclosure). ____________ ____________ __________________ ____________ Signature of the Signature of Signature of Guardian** Signature of Employer with seal Apprentice Surety 15. Name of Witnesses with their Address (1) _______________________________ (2) _______________________________ ***16. Contract Registration Number : _____________________ (To be given by the Office of the Apprenticeship Adviser) * Minor apprentice is an apprentice who has not completed eighteen years of age. ** Guardian, in case of minor apprentices *** Mandatory only for designated trades Enclosure to Contract of Apprenticeship Training The main provisions of the Apprenticeship Rules relating to the Contract of Apprenticeship Training are - 1. The employer shall pay stipend per month to the trade apprentices at the minimum rates (as per the provision of sub-rule(1) of rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992) (a) During 1st year of training : Seventy per cent. of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory (b) During 2nd year of training : Eighty per cent. of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory (c) During 3rd and 4th year of training : Ninety per cent. of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory: Provided that in the case where the minimum rate of wage for a trade is not notified by the State Government or Union territory, then, the maximum of minimum wages of the Scheduled Employment notified by such State Government or Union territory for semi-skilled workers shall be taken into account for paying the stipend in respect of that trade: Provided further that in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (a) of section 6 of the Act, the period of training already undergone by them in a school or other institution recognised by the National Council, shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining the rate of stipend payable”. 2. The employer shall pay stipend per month to the Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational) apprentices at the minimum rates (as per the provisions of sub- rule (2) of rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992) (a) Graduate Apprentices : Rs. 4984 (b) Sandwich Course : Rs. 3542 (Students from Degree Institutions) (c) Technician Apprentices : Rs. 3542 (d) Sandwich course : Rs. 2890 (Students from Diploma Institutions) (e) Technician (Vocational) Apprentices : Rs. 2758 3. The stipend prescribed for graduate apprentices shall be paid by the employer to those apprentices who possess a degree of minimum three years duration after 10+2 system of education and undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade. 4. The stipend prescribed for technician apprentices shall be paid by the employer to those apprentices who possess a diploma of three years after 10th class or diploma of two years after 12th pass and undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade. 5. The stipend prescribed for technician (vocational) apprentices shall be paid by the employer to those apprentices who possess a certificate in vocational course involving two years of study after completion of secondary stage of school education and undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade. 6. The stipend prescribed for trade apprentices shall be paid by the employer to all other apprentices undergoing apprenticeship training in optional trade according to their period of apprenticeship training. 7. The stipend for a particular month shall be paid by the tenth day of the following month. No deduction shall be made from the stipend for the period during which an apprentice remain on leave as observed in the establishment. 8. Where the Contract of Apprenticeship is terminated through failure on the part of the employer in carrying out the terms and conditions of the Contract (as notified under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992), he shall pay to the apprentice such compensation as may be provided by the Central Government. 9. In the event of premature termination of Contract of Apprenticeship for failure on the part of apprentice to carry out the terms and condition of the contract (as notified under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992), the surety at the request of apprentice hereby guarantees to employer the payment of such amount as determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser as and towards the cost of training. 10. The liability of the surety is limited to an amount of two thousand five hundred rupees with interest at twelve per cent. per annum FORMAT- 2 Proforma of Work Diary Name and Address of Establishment : Name of Apprentice : Trade : Registration Number : Serial Number Date (Week) Competencies covered during the Signature of week Supervisor From To Note: The list of competencies to be indicated as laid down in the course of trade. The work diary shall be maintained by the Apprentice and countersigned by his supervisor once a week. FORM APPRENTICESHIP RECORD OF PROGRESS OF APPRENTICE : (To be submitted once in a quarter in respect of graduate or technician or technician (vocational) apprentices) (1). Name of Apprentice……………………………….. (2). Registration Number ........................................…...... (3). Subject field in Engineering or Technology or Vocational Course............................ (4). Under training at ...…………………………….......................................................... (5). Date of commencement of training.. (6). Area of training during the quarter ......................................................................... (7). Progress report for quarter .......................... to .............................…………... (i) Aptitude for training ________________________________________________ (ii) Performance during the quarter ________________________________________ (iii) Shortcomings, if any________________________________________________ (iii) Reaction of trainee to corrective action at (iii) above___________________________ (v) Assessment:- Excellent/Above Average/Average/Below Average (Strike out those not applicable) Signature of Officer/Executive In-charge of Training Remarks Signature of Manager of the Industry/Establishment.” SCHEDULE-IV (See Rule 9) 1. In case of Trade Apprentices;- (a) Must possess a degree or diploma in engineering or technology or equivalent qualification recognised by Government of India. (b) National Apprenticeship Certificate with minimum five years experience. 2. In the case of Graduate Apprentices: Must hold a degree in engineering or technology or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Government of India. 3. In the case of Technician and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices:- Must hold degree or diploma in engineering or certificate in Vocational courses or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India. 4. The person placed in over all charge of training of apprentices may be assisted by such number, as is considered necessary, of shop floor or workshop personnel who have practical know how to guide the apprentices. It is desirable that the person in charge should have industrial experience. 5. Desirable qualification in the case of 1,2 and 3 above : Training in Central Staff Training and Research Institute/Technical Teacher Training Institute/Central Training Institute. *SCHEDULE IV A (See rule 9 A) I STAFFING PATTERN (a) BASIC TRAINING CENTRE 1. One Trade Instructor for every 16 apprentices 2. One Drawing Instructor for every 150 apprentices 3. One Instructor for every 150 apprentices (W/Shop Calculation and Science) 4. One Social Study Instructor for every 400 apprentices (b) SHOP FLOOR TRAINING INCLUDING RELATED INSTRUCTIONS 1. One Trade Instructor for every 40 apprentices 2. One Drawing Instructor for every 150 apprentices 3. One Instructor for every 150 apprentices (W/Shop Calculation and Science) II QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF FOR BASIC TRAINING CENTRE AND SHOP FLOOR TRAINING INCLUDING RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. TRADE INSTRUCTOR/ DRAWING INSTRUCTOR/ WORKSHOP CALCULATION AND SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR Essential: (a) (i) Passed 10th standard (ii) Passed National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination in relevant trade with five years experience in industry. OR (b) Diploma in Engineering/Technology in appropriate branch with three years experience. Desirable : Passed Instructor Training Course in relevant trade from any of the Advanced Training Institute or Central Training Institute for Instructors under the Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour. ____________________________________________ * Inserted vide GSR 190(E) dated 26th Feb. 1999 SCHEDULE-V (See Rule 6) I. Obligations of Employer (both in the case of Major and Minor Trade Apprentices. (Under section II of the Apprentices Act,1961) 1. The employer shall make suitable arrangements in the workshop for imparting a course of practical training to the apprentice in accordance with the programme approved by the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser and the syllabus approved by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council. 2. The employer shall release the apprentice for receiving related instructions as required by section 10 of the Apprentices Act. 1961, treating any time spent in attending such classes as part of his paid period of work. 3.(a) The employer shall pay stipend to the apprentice at the rate as specified from time to time under rule II of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992. (b) The stipend for a particular month shall be paid by the 10th day of the following month. No deduction shall be made from the stipend for the period during which the apprentice remains on casual or medical leave. Stipend shall, however not be paid for the period for which the apprentice remains on extraordinary leave. 4.(a) The weekly hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical training shall be as follows : (i) The total number of hours per week shall be 42 to 48 hours (including the time spent on related instructions); (ii) Apprentice during basic training shall ordinarily work for 42 hours per week including the time spent on related instruction; (iii) Apprentice during the second year of apprenticeship shall work for 42 to 45 hours per week including the time spent on related instructions; (iv) Apprentice during the third and subsequent years of apprenticeship shall work for the same number of hours per week as the workers in the trade in the establishment in which the apprentice is undergoing apprenticeship training: of hours per week as the workers in the trade in the establishment in which the apprentice is undergoing apprenticeship training: Provided, however, that short term apprentice may be engaged to work upto a limit of 48 hours per week. (b) No apprentice other than a short term apprentice, shall be engaged on such training between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. except with the prior approval of the apprenticeship Adviser who may give his approval if he is satisfied that it is in the interest of the training of the apprentice or in public interest. (5). Where the contract of apprenticeship is terminated on account of failure on the part of the employer to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract, he shall pay to the apprentice or his guardian (in the case of a minor) compensation in accordance with the rates as specified under rule 8 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. (6) The employer shall allow to the apprentice such holidays as are observed in the establishment. (7) If personal injury is caused to an apprentice by accident arising out of and in the course of his training as an apprentice, the employer shall pay to the apprentice compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, subject to the modifications specified in the Schedule to the Apprentices Act,1961. II. Obligations of Trade Apprentice (both in case of Major and Minor Trade Apprentices ) (Under Section 12 of Apprentices Act.1961). (1) The apprentice shall abide by the rules and regulations of the establishment in all matters of conduct and discipline and carry out all lawful orders of the employer and superiors in the establishment. (2) The apprentice shall conduct himself as a trainee and not as a worker, learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled Craftsmen in his trade before the expiry of the period of training. Save as provided in the Apprentices Act. 1961 provisions of any law with respect to Labour will not be applicable to him. (3) The apprentice shall attend practical (basic and shop-floor training and related instructions) classes regularly. (4) The apprentice shall appear for periodical tests that may be conducted by the employer or other authorities concerned by the National Council for Vocational Training for award of a certificate of proficiency in the trade. (5) In the event of premature termination of contract of apprenticeship for failure on the part of the apprentice to carry out the terms and conditions of contract, the surety or the guardian may be bound to pay the employer such amount as may be determined by the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser as and towards the cost of training in accordance with rates as specified under rule 8 of the Apprenticeship rules,1992. (6) Except in case of extreme urgency the apprentice shall submit applications for all leave except medical leave to the appropriate authority and obtain sanction before the leave is taken. (7) The apprentice, his/her guardian (in case of minor) declares that no other contract of apprenticeship subsists already between him and any other employer (in respect of minor apprentice, by the guardian) and undertake that he shall not enter into any other contract of apprenticeship with any other employer (in respect of minor apprentice, by the guardian) before the expiry or termination of the contract of apprenticeship. (8) The apprentice or his/her guardian (in case of minor) shall not enter into any other contract of apprenticeship with any other employer in respect of the apprentices mentioned in the first recital before the expiry or termination of the contract of apprenticeship. (9) The first six months of the period of apprenticeship training shall be treated as period on probation. Either party may make as application to the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser for the earlier termination of contract and when such an application is made the party making the application shall send by post a copy thereof to the other party to the contract. The Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser after considering the contents of the application and objectives, if any, filed by the other party, may terminate the contract, if he is satisfied that the parties to the contract, if any, of them have or has failed to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract and that it is desirable in the interests of the parties or any of them to terminate the same. Provided that the amount as stated in paras I(6) and II(5) of this schedule shall become payable by one party to the other accordingly as the failure is on the part of the employer or the apprentice: Provided further that no compensation shall be payable by the employer to the guardian of the apprentice if the employer to the guardian of the apprentice if the employer makes an application to the Central State Apprenticeship Adviser during the period the apprentice is on probation for the termination of the contract on the ground that the apprentice on the trade in which he has been engaged and that his guardian has refused to allow him to undergo apprenticeship training in another designated trade for which he is found suitable by the employer and if the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser, after considering the contents of the application of the employer and the objections, if any, filed by the other party is satisfied that it is desirable in the interests of the parties or any of them to terminate the contract. (10) It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the apprentice on completion of period of his apprenticeship training in his establishment nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer: Provided that if there is any recruitment, employer shall formulate its own policy for recruiting any apprentice who has completed the period of apprenticeship training in his establishment in terms of sub-section(1) of section 22 of the Act”; (11) Any disagreement or dispute between the employer and the guardian of the apprentice arising out of the contract shall be referred to the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser, for decision and any person aggrieved by the decision of the Central State Apprenticeship Adviser, may within 30 days from the date of communication to him of such decision, prefer as appeal against the decision to the Central/State Apprenticeship Council and such appeal shall be heard and determined by the Committee of that Council appointed for the purpose. The decision of such Committee shall be final. SCHEDULE VI (See rule 6) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT OF APPRENTICESHIP FOR GRADUATE TECHNICIAN AND TECHNICIAN (VOCATIONAL) APPRENTICES. 1. The period of training shall be one year (in the case of Sandwich students, the period of training shall be stipulated in the curriculum). 2. It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the apprentice on completion of period of his apprenticeship training in his establishment nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer: Provided that if there is any recruitment, employer shall formulate its own policy for recruiting any apprentice who has completed the period of apprenticeship training in his establishment in terms of sub-section(1) of section (22) of the Act 3. Every apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in an establishment shall be a trainee and not a worker and as such the provisions of any law with respect to Labour shall not apply to or in relation to such apprentice. 4 (i) The apprentices shall abide by the rules and regulations of the establishment in all matters of conduct and discipline and safety and carry out all lawful orders of the employer and superiors in the establishment. (ii) The apprentice shall learn his subject field conscientiously and diligently and attend to practical and instructional classes regularly. (iii) The apprentice shall maintain a record of his work during the period of his apprenticeship training in a proforma approved by the Apprenticeship Adviser. (iv) Where the contract of apprenticeship is terminated for failure on the part of the apprentice to carry out the terms of contract, the apprentice shall refund to the employer as cost of training such amount as may be determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser. In such event, the apprentices shall not be entitled to enter into another contract of Apprenticeship under the Act with any other employer. (v) The contract of apprenticeship can be terminated without compensation payable to the apprentices:- (a) If he/she secures gainful employment(on production of copy of the appointment order); and (b) If he/she is unable to continue training on medical grounds (on production of a certificate to this effect from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon). (vi) For breach of contract by the employer, the employer shall pay compensation to the apprentice in accordance with rates specified under rule 8 of these rules. (vii) Continuance of payment of stipend shall depend on satisfactory performance of the apprentice during the training period. 5(i) The employer shall make suitable arrangement in his establishment for imparting a course of apprenticeship training to the apprentice in accordance with the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder and with the approval of the respective Regional central Apprenticeship Adviser. (ii) Every employer is required to formulate a "Training Programme" for the training of Graduate/Technician (Vocational) Apprentices and get it approved by the respective Regional Central Apprenticeship Adviser. (iii) The employer will arrange for a suitable person to be placed in charge of training of apprentices as laid down under the Act and the rules made thereunder. 6(i) A Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational) Apprentice shall work according to the normal hours of work of the department in the establishment to which he or she is attached for training (ii) The stipend for a particular month shall be paid before the 10th day of the following month.