Apprentices Act

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.
OR
(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 of 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 Stuff Training and Research Institute / Technical Teacher Training Institute / Central Training Institute.