Apprenticeship Statutes & Legal Framework

Apprenticeship Training Section – TEVTA Punjab

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Apprenticeship Overview

Apprenticeship is a multi-disciplinary paid training program run in industrial establishments across Punjab. Apprentices receive On-The-Job Training (OJT) at business establishments and Institutional / Off-The-Job Training at five dedicated Apprentices Training Centres (ATCs), where both theory and practical skills are taught.

The Apprenticeship Ordinance 1962 is being replaced by The Punjab Apprenticeship Act 2021, which expands coverage from industrial establishments to all sectors of the economy, including SMEs. Once fully enacted, the TEVTA Vocational Stream may shift entirely to the Apprenticeship Model.

Under the new framework:

• Apprentices are registered with business establishments having 20 or more employees for OJT.
• Institutional training at TEVTA Institutes provides practical and theoretical knowledge for certification.
• The Punjab Apprenticeship Act 2021 aims to provide 50,000+ jobs rapidly, with numbers expected to grow steadily.

Key Statutes

Compliance & Governance

All apprenticeship programs are implemented in accordance with TEVTA policies, Punjab Apprenticeship Act 2021 & Rules 2024, and PITB/GoP cybersecurity and data protection standards.

For statutory queries, contact:
The Director (Apprenticeship Training)
TEVTA Secretariat, 96-H, Gulberg-II, Lahore
📧 director.at@tevta.gop.pk
📞 +92 (42) 99263082