Apprenticeship Rules: RBE No.54/2017 – Amendments Notification
No.E(MPP)/2017/6/1, dated 31.05.2017
Sub: Forwarding of Gazette Notification No.G.S.R. 186(E), dated 02.03.2017, regarding Amendments in the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
A copy of the the Gazette Notification No. G.S.R. 186(E), dated 2nd March, 2017 published in Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Extraordinary Gazette of India issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Directorate General of Training regarding amendments in the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 is hereby forwarded for information and compliance.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
No.DGT-2(4)2016-AP, dated 2nd March, 2017
NOTIFICATION
G.S.R. 186(E): In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Apprenticeship (Second Amendment) Rules, 2017.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 7,-
(i) for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substitufed, namely:
“(1) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (a), clause (aa) and clause (b) of Section 6 of the Act shall be as specified in Schedule-I”
(ii) sub-rule (1A) shall be omitted.
3. In Schedule I to the said rules, –
(i) in column (5), for the column heading, the following column heading shall be substituted, namely:-
“National Council for Vocational Training approved trades or State Council for Vocational Training approved trades or Apprenticeship trades”;
(ii) in Group No.1, relating to the “Machine shop trades group”, against serial numbers 3 and 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 3 | Machinist | 8211.10 8211.15 8211.22 8211.28 8211.30 8211.32 8211.36 8211.38 | Two years | 1. Machinist | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 4 | Machinist (Grinder) | 7224.10 7224.30 7224.40 7224.45 8211.15 | Two years | Machinist (Grinder)MachinistTurner | One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(iii) in Group No.2, relating to the “Foundry trades group”, against serial number 2 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 2 | Foundryman | 7211.50 8123.10 | Two years | 1. Foundryman | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(iv) in Group No.3, relating to the “Metal Working trades group”, against serial numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Forger and Heat Treater | 7221.50 7223.30 8152.75 8152.90 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 2 | Sheet Metal Worker | 7213.10 7213.30 7213.90 8211.61 | Two years | Sheet Metal Worker | One year | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 3 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 7212.10 7212.20 7212.40 7212.50 7212.65 | One year and three months | 1. Welder | Three months | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Body Builder | 7422.25 7422.30 | Two years | 1.Sheet Metal Worker 2.Welder | One year One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(v) in Group No.4, relating to the “Electrical trades group ”, against serial numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 2 | Lineman | 7245.10 | Two years | 1. Wireman | One year | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 3 | Wireman | 7137.20 | Two years | 1. Wireman 2. Electrician | One year One year | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 4 | Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics | 7241.10 7241.70 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 5 | Electrician Aircraft | 7241.60 | Two years | 1. Electrician | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 7 | Cable Jointer | 7245.20 | Two years | 1. Wireman 2. Electrician | One year One year | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 9 | Electroplater | 8223.10 | Two years | 1. Electroplater | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(vi) in Group No.5, relating to the “Building and Furniture trades group”, against serial numbers 1 and 2 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Carpenter | 7124.10 7124.20 | Two years | 1. Carpenter | One year | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 2 | Plumber | 7136.10 7136.30 | Two years | 1. Plumber | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(vii) in Group No.6, relating to the “Maintenance trades group”, against serial numbers 1, 3 and 7 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 8281.55 8281.10 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 3 | Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | 8159.79 | Two years | 1. Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 7 | Material Handling Equipment Mechanic-cum Operator | 9333.10 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(viii) in Group No.7, relating to the “Precision Machining trades group:”, against serial numbers 1, 2 and 3 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds) | 7222.50 7222.60 7211.10 | Two years | 1. Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds) 2.Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixtures) 3. Machinist | One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 2 | Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixtures) | 7222.20 7222.30 7222.50 8211.10 8211.15 8211.22 8211.30 8211.38 8211.55 8211.70 | Two years | 1. Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixtures) 2. Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds) 3. Machinist | One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 3 | Plastic Mould Maker | 7222.50 8232.65 | Two year | 1. Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds) 2. Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixtures) | One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(ix) in Group No.8, relating to the “Instrument trades group”, against serial numbers 1 and 2 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Instrument Mechanic | 7311.10 7311.30 7311.60 7311.90 | Two years | 1. Instrument Mechanic | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 2 | Mechanic Instrument Aircraft | 7311.10 7311.67 | Two years | 1. Instrument Mechanic | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(x) in Group No.9, relating to the “Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trades group”, against serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 845.706 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xi) in Group No.10, relating to the “Heat Engines trades group”, –
(a) against serial numbers 2, 3 and 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 2 | Mechanic Diesel | 7233.24 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Diesel | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 3 | Mechanic Tractor | 7231.10 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Tractor | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 4 | Mechanic Earth Moving Machinery | 735.41 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(b) after serial number 11 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 12 | Technician (Automotive Manufacturing) | 8281.65 8281.70 | Two years | 1. Fitter 2. Automotive Manufacturig | One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xii) in Group No.11, relating to the “Draughtsman and Survey trades group”, against serial numbers 1 and 2 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 3118.20 3118.50 | Two years | 1. Draughtsman (Civil) | One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 2 | Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 3118.40 | Two years | 1. Draughtsman (Mechanical) | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xiii) in Group No.12, relating to the “Construction trades group”, against serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Fitter structural | 7214.70 | Two years | 1. Fitter | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xiv) in Group No.13, relating to the “Power Plant trades group”, against serial numbers 1, 2 and 3 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Boiler Attendant | 8162.20 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 2 | Steam Turbine-cum-Auxiliary Plant Operator | 8161.30 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 3 | Switch Board Attendant | 8161.50 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xv) in Group No.15, relating to the “Hotel and Catering trades group”, against serial numbers 3, 5 and 6 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 3 | Steward | 5123.40 | One year and three months | 1. Catering and Hospitality Management 2. Food and Beverages Services Assistant | Three months Three months | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 5 | House Keeper (Hotel) | 5121.10 | One year and three months | 1. House Keeper 2. Domestic House Keeping 3. Corporate Housekeeping 4. Institution House Keeping | Three months Three months Three months Three months | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 6 | Receptionist/ Hotel Clerk/ Front Office Assistant | 3431.30 4221.10 4221.20 | One year and three months | 1. Front Office Assistant | Three months | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xvi) in Group No.18, relating to the “Chemical trades group”, against serial numbers 1, 2, 3 and 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 7414.40, 7422.65, 8142.10, 8142.15, 8142.40, 8142.50, 8142.90, 8143.15, 8151.15, 8151.30, 8151.60, 8152.10, 8152.30, 8152.60, 8153.10, 8153.40, 8154.20, 8154.40, 8155.10, 8159.34, 8276.81, 8159.64, 8159.72, 8159.76, 8159.82, 8159.86, 8276.10, 8276.20, 8276.81, 8276.50, 8276.70, 8275.50, 8275.40, 8131.60, 8231.10, 8231.67, 8231.20, 8122.10, 8142.20, 8142.45, 8143.10, 8143.25, 8151.30, 8151.10, 8151.60, 8152.15, 8152.25, 8152.90, 8153.30, 8154.10, 8154.30, 8159.88, 8159.30, 8159.42, 8159.62, 8159.68, 8159.74, 8159.80, 8159.84, 8159.88, 8276.23, 8276.20, 8276.40, 8276.60, 7414.40, 8275.65, 8272.10, 8231.65, 8231.15, 8231.30 | Two years One year | 1. Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – | One year – | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Passed B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic or Biology. |
| 2 | Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | 7311.30, 7311.65 7241.10 | Two years One year | 1. Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) – | One year – | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Passed B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry. |
| 3 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 3111.30, 3116.10, 3116.30, 3116.50, 3117.30 | Two years One year | 1. Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) – | One year – | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Passed B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic or Biology. |
| 5 | Plastic Processing Operator | 8232.15, 8232.18, 8232.20, 8232.65, 8232.25, 8232.30 | Two years | 1. Plastic Processing Operator | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xvii) in Group No.19, relating to the “Cutting and tailoring trades group”, against serial numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 2 | Tailor (Men) | 791.30 791.40 791.50 | One year and three months | 1. Sewing Technology 2. Dress Making | Three months Three months | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 3 | Tailor (Women) | 791.20 | One year and three months | 1. Sewing Technology 2. Dress Making | Three months Three months | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 4 | Tailor (General) | 791.10 791.90 | One year and three months | 1. Sewing Technology 2. Dress Making | Three months Three months | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
| 5 | Dress Maker | 781.20 | One year and three months | 1. Dress Making | Three months | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
(xviii) in Group No.20, relating to the “Agriculture trades group”,against serial number 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 5 | Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic | 8169.40 | Two years | 1. Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xix) in Group No.23, relating to the “Electronics trades group”,against serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Mechanic Radio and Radar Aircraft | 7242.10, 7243.20, 7243.10, 7243.75, 7243.80 | Two years | 1. Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances 3. Technician Power Electronics System 4. Mechanic Industrial Electronics | One year One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xx) in Group No.25, relating to the “Iron and Steel trades group”, against serial number 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 5 | Operator (Steel Plant) | 8121.15, 8121.55, 8121.60, 8122.50, 8122.52, 8159.10, 8159.12, 8161.45 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent. |
(xxi) in Group No.26, relating to the “Beautician trades group”, against serial numbers 2 and 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 2 | Hair Cutter/ Dresser | 560.20 | One year and three months | – | – | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school or its equivalent. |
| 4 | Hair and Skin Carer | 560.30 | One year and three months | 1. Basic Cosmetology | Three months | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xxii) in Group No.28, relating to the “Painting trades group”, against serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Painter (General) | 7142.10 | Two years | 1. Painter (General) | One year | Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school. |
(xxiii) in Group No.31, relating to the “Multi-skill trades group”, against serial numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Mechanic Industrial Electronics | 7243.10 | Two years | 1. Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances 3. Technician Power Electronics System 4. Mechanic Industrial Electronics | One year One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 3 | Operator Advanced Machine Tool | 8211.10, 8211.15, 8211.22, 8211.28, 8211.30, 8211.32, 8211.36, 8211.38 | Two years | 1. Operator Advanced Machine Tool 2. Machinist 3. Turner | One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 4 | Power Electrician | 7137.10, 7241.107, 241.2081, 61.45, 8161.50 | Two years | 1. Electrician | One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 5 | Operator-cum-Mechanic Power Plant | 8161.45 | Two years | – | – | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 6 | Mechanic Medical Electronics | 7243.30, 3133.20, 3133.90 | Two years | 1. Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances 3. Technician Power Electronics System 4. Mechanic Medical Electronics | One year One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 7 | Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances | 7242.10, 7242.90, 7243.10, 7243.40, 7243.45, 7243.50, 7233.58 | Two years | 1. Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances 3. Technician Power Electronics Systems | One year One year One year | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| 8 | Mechanic Mechatronics | 7233.38, 7233.46 | Two years | 1. Mechanic Mechatronics 2. Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | One year One year | Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xxiv) in Group No.32, relating to the “Informal Sector trades group”, against serial number 3 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 3 | Customer Care Associate | 4221.90, 4221.30 | One year and three months | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(xxv) in Group No.33, relating to the “Retail Sector trades group”, against serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Sales Person (Retail) | 5220.35, 5220.60 | One year and three months | – | – | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
(4) Schedule – IB to the said rules shall be omitted.
[Authority: No.DGT-2(4)/2016-AP, dated 2nd March, 2017]
Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dated the 1st August, 1992 vide number G.S.R. 356, dated the 15th July, 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 198(E), dated the 22nd February, 2016
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