Section 12

Obligations of apprentices.

The Apprentices Act, 1961

  • Act 52 of 1961
  • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
About this Act

An Act to provide for the regulation and control of training of apprentices and for matters connected therewith.

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    2 [(1)] 3 [Every trade apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
     (a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training;
         (b) to attend practical and instructional classes regularly;
         (c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; and
         (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.
     4 [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 1 [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:--
         (a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology 1 [or vocational course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training;
         (b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly;
         (c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment;
         (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship which shall include the maintenance of such records of his work as may be prescribed.]

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 41 of 1986, s. 3 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).
2. Section 12 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 27 of 1973, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
3. Subs. by s. 13, ibid., for "Every apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
4. Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).

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