Section 12. Obligations of apprentices

12. Obligations of apprentices. —[9] [(1)][10] [Every trade apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:— (a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training; (b) to attend practical and instructional classes regularly; (c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; and (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship. 11[(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 12[technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:— 1. Subs. by Act 27 of 1973, s. 11, for "the apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 2. Subs.by Act 36 of 2007, s. 4 (w.e.f. 1-2-2008). 3. Subs. by Act 27 of 1973, s. 11, for "an apprentice" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 4. Subs. by s. 11, ibid., for sub-section (4) (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 5. Ins. by Act 41 of 1986, s. 3 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987). 6. Subs. by Act 27 of 1973, s. 12, for "duly qualified" (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).