Section 12:
Obligations of apprentices.
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[(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.
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[(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).