The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is a programme equipping technically qualified youth with practical knowledge and skills required in their field of work. 1. It is a 6 months programme. 2. The Apprentices are imparted training by the organizations at their place of work. 3. During the period of Apprenticeship, the Apprentices are not paid any stipend. Which of the following statements are correct about the Scheme?

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme

• Nationwide programme for offering skill training to recent graduates, holders of engineering and technology diplomas, and graduates of technical high schools.
• The Board of Apprenticeship Training/Practical Training, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, established the National Apprenticeship Training System (NATS).
• The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is a one-year training programme that provides young people who have technical or vocational training with the practical knowledge and skills needed in their line of work.
• Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
• For graduate/diploma students, training is available in 126 academic areas.
• The organisations provide the apprentices with training in their place of employment.
• Hence statement 2 is correct.
• The apprentices get a stipend during their apprenticeship, of which 50% is reimbursed to the employer by the Government of India.
• Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
• The Government of India issues a Certificate of Competency to the Apprentices at the conclusion of the training period, which can be registered at all employment exchanges across India as legitimate employment experience.