Section 11 of The Apprentices Act, 1961
Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act, every employer shall have the following obligations in relation to an apprentice, namely:--
- (a)to provide the apprentice with the training in his trade in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and the rules made thereunder;
- (b)if the employer is not himself qualified in the trade, to ensure that a person 1 [who possesses the prescribed qualifications] is placed in charge of the training of the apprentice;2 *** 3 [(bb) to provide adequate instructional staff, possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed, prescribed, for imparting practical and theoretical training and facilities for trade test of apprentices; and]
- (c)to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship
Summary
- Employers must provide training that follows the rules and provisions of the Act.
- If the employer is not a qualified expert in the trade, they must appoint a qualified person to manage the training.
- The employer must provide enough teachers who have the right qualifications for both practical and theoretical training.
- Employers are required to provide facilities for trade tests.
- The employer is legally bound to fulfill all terms and conditions listed in the apprenticeship contract.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the boss have to teach me personally?
No, but if they aren't qualified, they must ensure a person with the right prescribed qualifications is put in charge of your training.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, what must an employer do if they are not personally qualified in the trade being taught?
Q2.Which of the following is a specific obligation of the employer under Section 11 of The Apprentices Act, 1961?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, what must the employer provide for the evaluation of an apprentice?
Q4.Section 11 of The Apprentices Act, 1961 requires the employer to carry out obligations under which document?