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[(1)] [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. [(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice [technician (vocational) apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely:-- (a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology [or vocational course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training; (b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly; (c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the establishment; (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship which shall include the maintenance of such records of his work as may be prescribed.] Section 12 re-numbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 27 of 1973, sec. 13 (w.e.f. 01/12/1974). Subs. by Act 27 of 1973, sec. 13, for "Every apprentice" (w.e.f. 01/12/1974). Ins. by Act 27 of 1973, sec. 13 (w.e.f. 01/12/1974). Ins. by Act 41 of 1986, sec. 3 (w.e.f. 16/12/1987).