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TRAINING OF TRADE APPRENTICES
- Minimum age is 14 years.
- Qualifications vary from Class VIII pass to XII class pass (10+2) system.
- Training comprises Basic Training and Practical Training followed by Related Instructions as per prescribed syllabus for each trade.
- 259 trades in 39 trade groups have been designated.
- Numbers of seats for apprentices are calculated in the band of 2.5% to 10% of the total strength of the workers.
- Every apprentice and employer has to enter into a contract of apprenticeship training, which is registered by the Apprenticeship Advisers.
- Employers and apprentices have to fulfill their obligations under the Act.
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TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF TRADE APPRENTICES
- All India Trade Tests (AITT) for trade apprentices are conducted by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) twice a year ( October/ November and April/May).
- National Apprenticeship Certificates (NAC) are awarded to those who pass the AITT.
- NAC is recognized for employment under Govt./Semi-Government departments/ organizations.
SKILL COMPETITION OF TRADE APPRENTICES
With a view to fostering healthy competition among apprentices as well as establishments, skill competition is organized at local, regional & All India levels.
Skill competition is held for 15 trades namely; Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder (Gas & Electric), Electrician, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tool & Die Maker (Die & Moulds), Tool and Die Maker(Press Tool, Jigs & Fixture), Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Wireman, Mechanic(Diesel), Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic and Electronics Mechanic.
Trade Apprenticeship training in Kerala is both a Central and State Initiative. It is Implemented in the state by the Industrial Training Department under the Labour Ministry through its 14 Related Instruction Centres in all districts and the State directorate in Thiruvanthapuram
STIPEND
Trade apprentices are paid stipend at following rates : Rs. 5700 p.m for 1st year, Rs. 6250 p.m. for 2nd year, Rs. 7000 p.m. for 3rd year and 7000 p.m for 4th year.
The expenditure on stipend for trade apprentices is borne by the employers.
The rates of stipend for Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices are Rs. 4984 p.m, Rs. 3542 p.m. and Rs. 2758 p.m. respectively.
Expenditure on Stipend for the categories of Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices is shared equally between the employer and the Central Government.
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