Apprentices Act, 1961
21. HOLDING
OF TEST AND GRANT OF CERTIFICATE AND CONCLUSION OF TRAINING. -
(1) Every
trade apprentice who has completed the period of training shall appear for a
test to be conducted by the National Council to determine his proficiency in the
designated trade in which he has undergone his apprenticeship training.
(2) Every
trade apprentice who passes the test referred to in sub-section (1) shall be
granted a certificate of proficiency in the trade by the National Council.
(3) The
progress in apprenticeship training of every graduate or technician apprentice,
technician (vocational) apprentice shall be assessed by the employer from time
to time.
(4) Every
graduate or technician apprentice or technician (vocational) apprentice, who
completes his apprenticeship training to the satisfaction of the concerned
Regional Board, shall be granted a certificate of proficiency by that Board.