September 12, 2026

Section 12 – Apprentices Act: Obligations of Apprentices

Apprentices Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 12. Obligations of apprentices

(1) Every trade apprentice must: (a) learn his trade conscientiously and diligently, aiming to qualify as a skilled craftsman before training ends; (b) attend practical and instructional classes regularly; (c) carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors; and (d) carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship.

(2) Every graduate/technician/vocational apprentice must: (a) learn his subject field conscientiously and diligently at his training place; (b) attend practical and instructional classes regularly; (c) carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors; (d) carry out his contractual obligations, including maintaining prescribed work records.

Note: Renumbered as sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) inserted by the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973, with effect from 1 December 1974.