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AbbreviationsusedBOATWRWebsiteATTPO

Boardof ApprenticeshipTraining(WesternRegion),MumbaiOfficial websitewww.arprentice-em6neer.comof BOAT (WR)ApprenticeshipTrainingTrainingPlacementOfficer

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All thematterstatedbelowis in relationtotheApprenticesAct, 1961(asamendedin 1973& }~86~Jor.

Engineering/ TechnologyGraduate,andDiplomaaswellasthepassoutsof 10+2vocati:nal:c@u;reSni1. WhatisApprenticeshipTraining? II

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.. Theprogrammeor ApprenticeshipTrainingwasstartedbytheGovernmentof India:1r",'~',

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passoutsof engineeringdegree/ diploma,andvocationalcoursesat 10+2level so as to make~~.@1ltechnicallyskilledandemployableby impartingoneyear'onthejob' practicaltraining.Apprentic~ship

Training is implementedby the Boardsof ApprenticeshipTraining situatedat Mumbai, Che~nai,KanpuLandtheBoardof PracticalTrainingatKolkata. I

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Whatis theeligibilitytojoin TheApprenticeshipTrainingSchemeasanApprentice? 'I 1, '

~ The qualificationsrequiredfor participatingin the ApprenticeshipTraining Schemeaf 'ap IiApprentice,is mentionedasbelowfor eachcategoryof apprentice:

a) GraduateApprentice

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Degreein Engg./ Tech/Pharmacy/Architecture/!HotelManagementfromarecognisedUnivers~tyiwiththedesignatedsubject. :1,

b) TechnicianApprentice Diplomain Engg./ Tech/Pharmacy/ArchitedturdHotelManagementfromBoardof Technical iilExaminationof astate.

Passout of 10+2level with designatedvocaticmdlsubjectfromHSC Board. I; ,

c) Technician(Voc.)Apprentice-

d) GraduateSandwIchApprentice- StudentswhoareundergoingSandwichCourse9Qfundergraduatestudiesin Engg./Tech.atanyofthedegreeInstitutionsrecognizedfor thepurposea~eeligibletoundergoapprenticeshiptrainingdlfri~g'ltheircurriculum. '

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Studentswho areundergoingSandwichCours,sofundergraduatestudiesin Engg./Tech.at anyof thediplomaInstitutionsrecognizedfor thepurpos~areeligible to undergoapprenticeshiptrainingdtiringtheircurriculum.

e) TechnicianSandwichApprentice-

~ Candidatesshouldhavepassedtheirqualifyingexaminationnotbefore03 (three)yearsof thedateofjoiningasApprentice. . I

~ Candidatesshouldnothaveregisteredas anApprenticeearlierin anyestablishmentwith s,amequalification,undrTheApprenticesAct.

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3. What are the subject fields specifiedby Central ApprenticeshipCouncil for undergoi~gapprenticeshipTraining?

~ 122subjectfields in Engineering/ Technology,and 122subjectfields in Vocationalcourseshavebeenspecified.Completelist canbeviewed/ downloadfromthewebsiteof thisBoard.' I

4. Whatis durationof apprenticeshiptraining?Ii '

, 'J ~..,~ 01(one)year.~ Durationmay vary from coursesconductedundersandwichpattern. Studentsshouldc01;ltacttheirTPO for moreinformation.

5. How onecanparticipatein apprenticeshiptraining?

~ Candidates/ Studentcanenrollonlineatv/\vw.apprentice-engineer.com. ,~ Candidatescan enroll with PlacementSectionof BOAT (WR). Opportunityfor un'derg~ingapprenticeshiptrainingis given,basedonrequirement/ shortfallin theestablishments. ,~ Candidatescan respondto the advertisementsreleasedby establishmentsfor requirementof~Apprentices.

6. How Boardof ApprenticeshipTraining(WR), Mumbaihelpsa candidateto getApprep.tic~shipTraining? "j

~ Candidatecan enroll online or in personat placementsec;tionof BOAT (WR), Mumb;ai.IBOAT(WR) introducesthecandidatestotheestablishmentswithfollowingconditions:

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Recommendationsaregivenbasedonrequirement/ shortfallin theestablishments.Recommendationsare'tlrstcomefirstserve'based.

Next recommendationis only made if the candidateis not engagedin earlierrecommendation.

If candidaterejectsanyoffer,nofurtherrecommendationis made.d)

7. Whatif candidatesenrollwithBOAT(WR) anddon'tgetopportunityof ApprenticeshipTraipingevenafterlapseof 3 yearsft'omthedateof passing? '

~ Candidatesenrolledwith BOAT(WR) maybeconsideredevenafterlapseof 03 year~JrolTltl1edateof passing,only if hewasnotrecommendedfor03times.

8. In whichmonthcana candidatejoin asanapprentice?

~ There is no fix time to J0111as apprentice. Apprenticeregistrationprocessis functionalthroughouttheyear.Candidatecanjoin asapprentice.wheneverhegetsanoffer.

9. Whataboutpermanentplacementafterapprenticeshiptraining?

~ The employerdoesn'thaveanobligationof offeringpermanentemploymentto theapprentice,underTheApprenticesAct. However,if anyvacancyexistsin theestablishment,permanentplacement

maybeofferedto theapprenticesbasedon theirperformanceandsuitability.Normally,it is observe~thattheestablishmentsprefertoabsorbtheapprenticebasedonhis/ herperformance.

10. Whatareadvantagesof undergoingApprenticeshipTraining?

~ Apprenticesget an opportunityof undergoing'on thejob' trainingand are expos~dto realworkingconditions.They geta chanceto workon advancedmachinesandequipmentsandlearnmoreabouttheirfield.

~ A 'Certificateof Proficiency'is issuedto theapprenticeon his / hersuccessfulcompletionjofapprenticeshiptraining.

~ Periodof apprenticeshiptrainingis treatedasworkexperience.

~ Employabilitygetsimprovedaftercompletionof apprenticeshiptraining. Candidatesrpayeventhinkof startingtheirownenterprises.

II. 'Butthemonthlystipendbeingpaidtoanapprenticeis verylow!

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~ Stipendis notsalaryor wage. It shouldbe keptin mid'dthattheemployersparesthehumanresourcesand other facilities to train an apprenticeunder The ApprenticesAct, and th,is:il}cursexpenditure.The stipendis anamountwhich is beingpaidto anapprenticefor meetinghis.~?vpel}ses.However.manyemployersmay pay stipendat higherrates. Moreover,the apprenticesarc-'usuallyextendedthesubsidizedcanteenandtransportationfacilitiesbymostof theestablishments.

, .12. Is ApprenticeshipTrainingcompulsory?

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It is notcompulsorytoundergoApprenticeshipTrainingIt is mandatoryto engageapprenticefor oneyearAppreFltices1XipTraining,asadvisedbyBOAT (WR). ~' :

13. Cananapprenticeleaveapprenticeshiptrainingin between?

~ Yes. he can leaveApprenticeshipTraining beforecompletion,if he getsemployment;'getsadmissionforhigherstudies.orheismedicallyunfit. " .He canrequesttheemployertoterminatetheContract,statingthejustifiedreason(s)andsubstaQ~itiatingwith documents.The employerwill recommendto BOAT (WR) for terminationof contractwhh /withoutrecoverytrainingexpenses.Maximumrecoveryfromapprenticeis limitedto 03monthsstipendatminimumprescribedrate. No recoveryis effectedonapprenticesecuringemployment,or if he/ sheis sufferingfrom ill healthin thecaseof which an originalMedical Certificatefrom Civil Surgeonshouldbesubmitted. -

14. Will a candidategetCertificateof Proficiencyif he/ sheleavesApprenticeshipTraininginbetween?

~ ProficiencyCertificateis issuedonly on successfulcompletionof ApprenticeshipTrainingfortheperiodof oneyear.

15. Can a candidateleaveApprenticeshipTraining in betweenin any establishmentandjoin

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~ Institution can organize the following programsin'"their premises in associatioA:~itht\BOA T(WR), .. I'.;

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AwarenessprogramsonApprenticeshipTrainingScheme.CentralizedApprenticesEngagementCamps(BhartiMela)Industry- Institute- InteractionMeets.

Whatabouthealth.safety& welfareof apprentices?

~ For theapprenticesundergoingapprenticeshiptrainingin afactory,theprovisionsof Chapter$~k~IV & V of The FactoriesAct, 1948shall apply in relationto thehealth,safetyandvfeJfat~oft~~apprenticesasif theywereworkerswithinthemeaningofthesaidAct. "~ Whereanyapprenticesareundergoingtrainingin a mine,theprovisionsof Chaptery of TK~ 'MinesAct. 1952shallapplyin relationtothehealthandsafetyof theapprenticesasif theywer~l?et~9:nsemployedinthemine. ' , ,:,

19. CanInstitutesengageapprentices? !;. IiI.,

~ Yes. just like theestablishments.theinstitutestoo canengageapprentices,providedtheyhavefacilitiesandinfrastructurefor providingtrainingin therelevantsubjectfields.

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How cananestablishmentstartengagingapprentices?

a) The AssessmentFormduly tilledbytheestablishmentshouldbesentto BOAT (WR), acopyofAssessmentFormcanbedownloadedfromthewebportal. '.BOAT will assessthe establishmentand issuea noticeundersection8(3a}oftqeApprenticesAct, allottingthequotaof apprentices,to beengagedbyestablishment.After receivingtheNotice,establishmentcanstartengagingapprentices.

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CanestablishmentengagecandidateI apprenticesapartfromallottedquota?I"

a) If establishmenthasadequatefacilitiesI resources,permissionof engagingadditiqnalapprenticesmay.begivenbyBOAT (WR). " 'Establishmentdesiringtoengageadditionalapprenticesshouldseekpriorapprovalbefo~eengagingadditionalapprentices.Establishmentarerequiredto submita detailedproposaljustifyingtheneedof additioniilapprentices.

Theadditionalapprenticesthussanctionedshallbeonlyfor a periodof oneye~L

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HowtogetformsforvariouspurposesrelatedtoapprenticeshiptrainingunderBOA~~WR)?"i", , ,

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~ The formscanbedownloadedformfromthewebsite:www.apprentice-cngincer.comattheli~kiApplicationFormson itshomepage.

23. How toknowaboutthevariousprogrammeorgansiedbyBOAT (WR) ?

~ The programmebeingorganizedby BOAT (WR) aredisplayedon website. So p~~(tsek~Ml1ivisiting thewebsitefrequently.' .,

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24. How an institutegetsanapprovalfor coveringthetrainingpartof curriculumofcou~~~e~u~det

sandwichpatterncourse? !,I

~ Theinstituteconductinga sandwichcoursein EngineeringI TechnologyI HotelManagementandCateringTechnology,is requiredtosubmitaproposalin a fixedformatwhichcanbeobtainfromBOAT(WR)office.

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