12. Obligations of apprentices
[(1)] [Every trade apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training training shall have the following obligations, namely:—
to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training;
to attend practical and instructional classes regularly;
to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; and
to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.
Every graduate or technician apprentice [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:—
to learn his subject field in engineering or technology [or vocational course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training;
to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly;
to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment;
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.
Amendment notes (4)
- Ins w.e.f. 16-12-1987 . Ins. by Act 41 of 1986, s. 3 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).
- w.e.f. 1-12-1974 . Section 12 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 27 of 1973, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
- Subs w.e.f. 1-12-1974 . Subs. by s. 13, ibid., for "Every apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
- Ins w.e.f. 1-12-1974 . Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).