Apprentices Act

Purpose & ObjectThe Apprentices Act, 1961 has been enacted to regulate and control the training of apprentices and for matters connected therewith.
Applicability
  • The Apprentices Act, 1961 extends to whole of India.
  • It applies to both public and private sector establishments;
  • Provisions of Apprentices Act, 1961 does not apply to:
I. any area or to any industry in any area unless the Central Government by notification specifies that the provisions of this act are applicable to that area or industry;
II. any such special apprenticeship scheme for imparting training to apprentices as may be notified by the Central Government.
Meaning & Qualifications

Meaning of Apprentice :

  • An ˜Apprentice’ means trainee, beginner, novice
    • ;
  • A person who is undergoing apprenticeship training in pursuance of a contract of apprenticeship.

Qualifications of Apprentice :

  • An Apprentice Should not be less than 14 years of age;
  • An Apprentice should also satisfy all standards of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed.
Contract of Apprenticeship
  • No person shall be engaged as an apprentice in a designated trade unless such person or, if he is a minor, his guardian has entered into a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer;
  • Contract of apprenticeship may contain all such terms & conditions as may be agreed between the parties consistent with the provisions of the Act.
Employer’s Obligations
  • To provide training to apprentice in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Rules made there-under;
  • To ensure that a person possessing prescribed qualification is made in-charge of the training of the apprentice;
  • To provide adequate & qualified instructional staff for imparting practical and theoretical training and facilities for trade test of apprentices;
  • To fulfill obligations as agreed under the contract of apprenticeship.

    • Services We Offer

    We are Labour Law Consultants and at Rane & Associates, we provide following services in compliance to the provisions of Apprentices Act, 1961:

    • Providing day to day consultancy on matters pertaining to the Act
    • Drafting of Apprenticeship Contract
    • Registration of apprenticeship contract with Apprenticeship Advisor
    • Preparation & Maintenance of such Registers & Records as prescribed under the Act
    • Preparation & Submission of Returns as prescribed under the Act
    • Assistance in fulfilling the obligations as provided under the Act or under the contract of apprentice
    • Replying / Satisfying Show Cause Notices issued by Apprenticeship Advisor
    • Representing establishments before Apprenticeship Advisor
    • Representing establishments at the enquiries conducted by the Apprenticeship Advisor
    • Appeal to Apprenticeship Council against the order of Apprenticeship Advisor