Presentation
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
About Geega Corpsol
We assist companies in facilitating their Apprenticeship Programs
Services Provided by Geega Corpsol:
• Mobilise relevant candidates counsel them to
undergo apprenticeship trainings
• Arrange the basic training under the
Apprenticeship Act through Basic Training
Providers
• assist the establishments get approval for Basic
Training Centers (BTCs)
• assist the establishment in designing courses
• Portal Management
• furnish all the returns
• submit reimbursement claims on behalf of
establishment towards stipend paid
• ensure compliance of all formalities by the
apprentices for appearing in assessment and
examinations
Apprenticeship Background
Importance: Apprenticeship training is one of the most efficient way to
develop skilled manpower for industry by using training facilities
available in the establishments without putting any extra burden on
exchequer to set up training infrastructure.
Apprentice: An apprentice is a person who has entered into a contract
of apprenticeship with the employer for apprenticeship training under
the Apprentices Act.
Apprentices Act, 1961: Well developed apprenticeship system
supported by legislative & administrative arrangements.
Categories of Apprentices
There are four categories:
1. Trade Apprentices (8th, 10th,12th & ITI pass outs)
2. Graduate Apprentices (Graduate Engineers)
3. Technician Apprentices (Diploma from Polytechnic)
4. Technician (Vocational) Apprentices (10+2 Voc.)
What is Apprenticeship?
Candidates: Wide Base Available to the Industry
Routes of Apprenticeship Training Duration of Apprenticeship Training Basic Training
including Basic Training (as per Exempted
duration specified in the curriculum)
ITI Pass Outs 6 -36 months Yes
Graduates 6 - 36 months Yes
Diploma Holders 6 - 36 months Yes
All Pass Outs from the NSQF aligned 6 -36 months Yes
courses including PMKVY/DDUGKY etc.
Pursuing Graduation/ /Diplomas 6 -36 months Yes
Fresh Apprentices 6 – 36months No
Apprenticeship training is the most efficient way to develop skilled manpower for industry by using training
facilities in establishments without any extra burden on exchequer to set up training infrastructure.
NAPS: Extends Financial Support to Organizations
Sharing of cost of Sharing of 25% of the
basic training with prescribed stipend,
Basic Training subject to a maximum
Providers (BTP); up of INR 1,500 per
to INR 7,500 for 3 month per
months/ 500 hours apprentice
Employer can become the BTP Or Outsource Basic Training
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) launched in August 2016;
financial benefits extended by the Govt. of India for apprenticeship
Benefits to Candidate under NAPS
• On Job Training
• Exposure to Industry as per choice
• Stipend During Apprenticeship
• Govt. & Industry Recognized Certification
• Better employment opportunity after
completion of apprenticeship
Benefits to employer under NAPS
• More than 25% saving on wages by the establishments.
• Reduction in recruitment cost due to availability of vast pool of trained
apprentices
• No contribution for EPF, ESI etc. under Apprentices (Amendment) Act.
• Apprentices cannot participate in Union activities.
• Fills the skills gap that exist within their current workforce as apprentices
begin to learn sector specific skills from day one.
• Employers can have a training program relevant to their requirements
• Apprentices while learning, also contributes towards production.
• Expenditure on engaging apprentices more than 2.5% can be booked under
CSR liability/funds.
Industry Friendly Reforms – Encouraging Apprenticeship
Can engage apprentices within a band of 2.5% to 15% of its workforce
Flexibility
Additional 10% allowed for Maharashtra Region.
Over 500 trades available. In addition, industry has flexibility to Design own
Futuristic
Courses in line with their Technologies / Future requirements
Service sector can engage apprentices. Graduates/candidates from STTs like
Inclusive
PMKVY can apply to be taken as an apprentice directly on shop floor
•Automated Process through the Portal - https://apprenticeshipindia.org/
Convenient
•Can conduct Basic Training in-house, file for reimbursements online
Perhaps, the only Demand/Employer driven Programme in the Skilling Ecosystem
Some Legalities on Apprenticeship
Legal Status of Apprentice CSR and Apprenticeship
• Companies which are covered
under the Apprentices Act
Each Apprentice shall undertake ‘skill training’
undergoing apprenticeship The provision of any under the Apprentices Act of
training in law with respect to 1961
designated/optional trade labor shall not apply
in an establishment shall to or in relation to
be trainee and not a such apprentices
worker • These companies can also
undertake ‘skill training’ from
their CSR funds over and
above the requirement
Definition of worker under the Apprenticeship Act
under the Apprentices Act.
(Para 18 of Apprentices Act 1961)
Apprentices are trainees and not workers
Recent reforms approved in 36th CAC meeting… (1 of 2)
•Upper limit for engaging apprentices increased from 10% to 15%, subject to 5% being
reserved for Fresher apprentices and skill certificate apprentices
•Size limit of an establishment with mandatory obligation to engage apprenticeship lowered
from 40 to 30
•Size limit of an establishment eligible to engage apprenticeship lowered from 6 to 4
•Duration of Apprenticeship Training can be from 6 months to 36 months depending upon
the course
•Payment of stipend for 1st year shall now be fixed rather than linking it to minimum wages
•Skill certificate holder to get stipend as per his/her educational qualification
•10% & 15% hike in 2nd and 3rd year respectively for apprenticeship training
•50% of stipend to be paid to fresher apprentices during Basic training for a period of up to 3
months
The Apprenticeship Portal - http://apprenticeshipindia.org
User-friendly Portal, equipped to handle the entire Lifecycle of an Apprenticeship Programme
Life Cycle of an Optional Trade
Establishment Course Adoption Search Candidates Sign and Upload Conduct BT and Assessment and
/ Design and make Offer Contract OJT Certification
Registration
Establishment Engages Apprentice Consultant handles all
with Apprentice Consultant process above for the company
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MYTHS & FACTS
MYTHS FACTS
Registering with NAPS and apprentice engagement is a long, hectic Only ITI pass-outs can be engaged as apprentices.
process involving physical visits, F2F interviews, etc. Any candidate with minimum Class 5th pass can be engaged as an
No physical screening is required!! Dedicated online portal automates apprentice.
and eases the complete registration and apprentice engagement process.
Establishments cannot choose their apprentices. There is no limitation to the number of apprentices that an
Establishments use their discretion to select their desired apprentices. establishment can engage.
An establishment needs to engage only 2.5% to 15% of their total
workforce as apprentices.
Apprentices can only be taken for manufacturing jobs Establishments are bound to offer permanent jobs to apprentices.
Apprentices can be taken for all functions within the manufacturing It is not obligatory to induct apprentices after their training.
sector and across sectors such as trade, services, and others.
Apprentices will be an added cost for an establishment. It is mandatory to pay ESIC and EPF to the apprentices.
Apprentices generate revenue and productivity after acquiring sufficient It is not mandatory and up to the establishment’s discretion.
training. In the long run they save cost to company.
A government officer would visit and indicate how many apprentices to be engaged and in how many trades within the establishment.
An establishment needs to register on the online portal only, and it will showcase the minimum/maximum number of apprentices that can be
engaged by the organization.
Thank You
Phone No.9820793948/ 9082694152
Email : support@geegacorpsol.com
Website: www.geegacorpsol.com
