Apprenticeship Scheme

In order to provide on the job training to semi skilled workers and an opportunity to various kinds of workers to diversify their skills, it has been made obligatory for the Industries to engage Apprentices. The Apprenticeship Training Programme was made statutory by the enactment of Apprenticeship Act 1961. The Act was made applicable in the Jammu & Kashmir State from 15th of August 1968.

The Apprentices are to be paid a minimum amount during the period of on the job training to support themselves.

Training is provided in the following Trades in the State under the Scheme:

1. Electrician
2. Electronic Mechanic
3. Radio & TV Mechanic
4. Motor Mechanic
5. Diesel Mechanic
6. Auto Electrician
7. Hand Compositor
8. Book Binding
9. Letter Press Machine Man
10. Computer Operator & Prog. Assistant
11. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
12. Carpenter
13. Welder
14. Machinist
15. Painter (General)
16. Tailor General
17. Tailor Men/Women

About 200 trainees are trained annually under the Scheme in the State.