Obligations of apprentices
(Original S.12 renumbered as sub-section (1) by Act 27 of 1973.) [(1) (Subs. by Act 27 of 1973.) [Every trade apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:- (a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour 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 establishments; and (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship. (Ins. by Act 27 of 1973.) [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice [technician (vocational) apprentice]( Ins. by Act 41 of 1986 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987))undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations namely:- (a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology [or vocational course] (Ins. by Act 41 of 1986 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987))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 employers 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.]