Book II — Human Resources Development
Article 58Definition of Terms.
ELI5— what this means for you
Apprenticeship means on-the-job training plus related classroom instruction. An apprentice is a worker with a written agreement to be trained. The apprenticeship period must exceed 3 months to qualify as an apprenticeable occupation.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Definition of Terms.
As used in this Title:
"Apprenticeship" means practical training on the job supplemented by related theoretical instruction.
An "apprentice" is a worker who is covered by a written apprenticeship agreement with an individual employer or any of the entities recognized under this Chapter.
An "apprenticeable occupation" means any trade, form of employment or occupation which requires more than three (3) months of practical training on the job supplemented by related theoretical instruction.
"Apprenticeship agreement" is an employment contract wherein the employer binds himself to train the apprentice and the apprentice in turn accepts the terms of training.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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