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2011 NATS Fre_ask_ques_NATSTRANSCRIPT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (1)
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 '
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, '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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