What is Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is an agreement between a person (an apprentice) who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker.

The Apprentices are taught the latest applications, processes and methodologies in their respective fields of work from some of the most renowned organizations in India.

This also acts as a transition phase for a school/college student from a classroom to a working background.

The Apprentice also learns soft skills, work culture, ethics and organizational behaviour while undergoing training.

ADVANTAGES TO EMPLOYER

• Incentives to employers for creating industry-ready workforce.
• End-to-end service for employers through TPA
• Addresses Skill Gap for Industry and customized training tailored to a specific need
• Reduces expenditure on the recruitment process
• Reduces attrition as loyalty factor in apprentices is relatively higher

About NATS:

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, launched in August 2016. The scheme is designed to promote apprenticeship training across industries by encouraging employers to engage apprentices and build a future-ready, skilled workforce.

Role of OCCUWORKS. as a TPA (Third Party Aggregator)

OCCUWORKS. acts as a TPA under the Apprenticeship Act, facilitating seamless apprenticeship implementation for establishments.

Our key responsibilities include:

1. Identify eligible candidates for apprenticeships.

2. Organize Basic and on-the-job /practical training for apprentices.

3. Matching establishment requirements with suitable apprenticeship candidates.

4. Mobilizing and counseling candidates to join apprenticeship programs. 

5. Maintenance of records and filing of returns on apprenticeship portal.

6. Uploading apprenticeship contracts on the apprenticeship portal on behalf of establishments. 

7. Uploading course syllabi and durations related to stipend disbursement.

8. Submitting returns and reimbursement claims on the apprenticeship portal.

9. Ensuring apprentices complete formalities for assessment examinations.

10. Assisting with assessment conduction and certificate issuance.

NAPS Reimbursement Claim & Duration 

NATS National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)

Instituted by the Board of Apprenticeship Training/Practical Training under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, NATS provides skill-based training for fresh Graduates, Diploma Holders in Engineering and Technology, and +2 Vocational pass-outs.

About NATS:

Duration of 1 to 3 years, offering hands-on, field-specific skill training.

1. Training is conducted at the employer’s workplace by qualified professionals using structured modules. 

2. Apprentices receive stipends, 50% of which are reimbursable to employers by the Government of India. 

3. Upon completion, apprentices are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency from the Government of India,

recognized across employment exchanges.

4. Training placements span Central, State, and Private organizations with robust training infrastructure. 

5. No statutory compliance is applicable for employers.

BOAT/NATS Quota: 2.5% to 15% of total establishment strength (including on-roll, off-roll, and contract staff).

Challenges in Contract Labour Engagement

• Political Intervention: Labour contractor engagement often faces political influence.
• High Attrition: Legal limitations restrict contract periods, leading to the loss of trained workers, typically after 7 months.
• Perennial Job Restrictions: Legal and operational constraints hinder deployment of contract labour in roles involving regular or continuous work.
• Legal Risks: Continuous engagement may lead to claims for permanency and union-related complications.
• Compliance Burden: Employers must adhere to multiple labour laws and ensure timely submission of statutory returns, payments, and records under government scrutiny.