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National Apprenticeship Act (No. 49 of 1971) - Sect 5

General objects of the Board

5.
(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the general objects of the Board shall be-
(a) to formulate, implement and supervise a scheme of training to cover each category of apprentices;
(b) to establish apprenticeship standards in relation to such training, to determine the periods of training for each category of apprentices and the numbers, nature and content or the type and level of training to be undergone by each such category;
(c) to determine the trade tests to be undergone by each category of apprentices and their proficiency, and to issue certificates to those who qualify;
(d) to determine, in consultation with the Minister, the amount of allowances payable to each category of apprentices;
(e) to determine the hours and conditions of work, leave entitlements, holidays, and other conditions to be observed by each category of apprentices; and
(f) to do all such other acts or things as are necessary for, or incidental to, the attainment of the objects herein before mentioned.
(2) The Board shall carry out its objects in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder.


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