Obligations of Apprentices
1 [(1)] 2 [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 establishment; and
(d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.
3 [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 4 [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely :--
(a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology 4 [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.]
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1. Section 12 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 27 of 1973, section 13 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
2. Substituted by Act 27 of 1973, section 13, for "Every apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
3. Inserted by Act 27 of 1973, section 13 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
4. Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, section 3 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).