• Minimum age is 14 years.
  
• Qualifications vary from Class VIII pass to XII class pass (10+2) system.
  
• Period of training varies from one year & two years.
  
• Training comprises Basic Training and practical Training followed by Related Instructions as per prescribed syllabus for each trade.
  
• 261 trades in 39 trade groups have been designated.
  
• Numbers of seats for apprentices are calculated in the band of 2.5% to 10% of the total strength of the workers.
  
• Every apprentice and employer has to enter into a contract of apprenticeship training, which is registered by the Apprenticeship Advisers.
  
• Employers and apprentices have to fulfill their obligations under the Act.
  

Testing and certification of Trade Apprentices

• All India trade tests (AITT) for trade apprentices are conducted by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) twice a year (October/November and April/ May).
  
• National Apprenticeship Certificates (NAC) are awarded to those who pass the AITT.
  
• NAC is recognized for employment under Govt./ Semi- Government departments/ organizations.
  

Skill competition of Trade Apprentices

• With a view to fostering healthy competition among apprentices as well as establishments, skill competition is organized at local, regional & All India levels.
  
• Skill competition is held for 15 trades namely; Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder (Gas & Electric), Electrician, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tool & Die Maker (Die & Moulds), Tool and Die Maker (Press Tool, jigs & Fixture), Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Wireman, Mechanic (Diesel), Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic and Electronics Mechanic.
  

Training of Graduate, Technician And Technician (Vocational Apprentices)

•  163 subject fields have been designated for the category of Graduate & Technician apprentices.
  
• 137 Subject fields have been designated for the category of Technician (Vocational) apprentices.
  
• Period of post qualification training for these categories is one year.
  
• Seats are located based on managerial/supervisory posts and training facilities.
  
• Training programme is prepared in joint consultation between Apprenticeship Adviser Establishment concerned.
  
• Certificates are awarded on completion of training by the Dept. of Education, Ministry of Human resource Development.