Apprentices Act, 1961
12.
OBLIGATIONS OF APPRENTICES. -
(1) Every
trade apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following
obligations, namely :-
(a) to learn
his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavor 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.
(2) Every
graduate or technician apprentice, technician (vocational) apprentice undergoing
apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely :-
(a) to learn
his subject field in engineering or technology 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.