this is a slide about one of the methods of training called apprenticeship training in human resource management

2. Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-
job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction
under the supervision of a journey-level craft person
or trade professional in which workers learn the
practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled
occupation.

3. To provide technical training to the fast emerging
industrial sector, of the developing or developed
countries the government has established the
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTES (ISI)
Under the APPRENTICESHIP ACT 1962, employers
in specified industries are required to train the
prescribed number of people in designated
trades.

4. 1. To regulate the program of training of apprentices in
industry so as to conform to the prescribed syllabi,
period of training etc. prescribed by the Central
Apprenticeship Council.
2. To utilize fully the facilities available in industry for
imparting practical training with a view to meeting the
requirements of skilled workers.
3. To make it obligatory on the part of employers, both in
public-and private-sector industries, to engage
apprentices according to the ratio of apprentices to
workers ( other than unskilled) in designated trades,
Prescribed under the rules.

5. • The aim is to develop all-round craftsmen
• Generally a stipend is paid during the training
• Thus it is a scheme
of
• A certificate of proficiency is given to the
apprentice after his/her successful completion
of the training

6. MERITS
 Combines theory and practice
 Trainee acquires skills valuable in job market.
 Hands-on job training
 Chance to use skills
 Increased confidence
 Apprenticeship program provides skilled
workforce to industry.

7. DEMERITS
 It is time consuming and expensive.
 Many people leave training program midway
as training period ranges from one year to
five years.
 Possibility of mistakes
 Not suitable for smaller firms

8. SUITABILITY
It is particularly suitable for trades wherever job
proficiency is the result of a relatively long training
period