September 12, 2026

Section 11 – Apprentices Act: Obligations of Employers

Apprentices Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 11. Obligations of employers

Every employer must: (a) provide the apprentice trade training per this Act and its rules; (b) if not himself trade-qualified, ensure someone with prescribed qualifications supervises the apprentice’s training; (bb) provide adequate instructional staff, with prescribed qualifications, for practical/theoretical training and trade-test facilities; and (c) carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.

Note: Clause (bb) inserted by Act 4 of 1997, with effect from 8 January 1997.