Hong Kong Ordinances

APPRENTICESHIP ORDINANCE - SECT 4

Functions of the Director

PART II

FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR (Amended 13 of 1982 s. 11)

(1) In relation to the employment and training of apprentices in
designated trades and apprentices who are parties to contracts of
apprenticeship registered under section 17, the Director shall-

   (a)  co-operate with technical institutions for the purpose of ensuring
        that such apprentices obtain the necessary instruction appropriate to
        the trade to which they are apprenticed;

   (b)  ensure that adequate facilities are provided by employers for the
        training of such apprentices;

   (c)  ensure that the training of such apprentices is properly carried out;

   (d)  inquire into the progress and welfare of such apprentices;

   (e)  investigate complaints from employers or such apprentices, alleged
        breaches of contracts of apprenticeship or contraventions of this
        Ordinance;

   (f)  generally advise and assist employers in the employment and training
        of such apprentices.

(2) The Director shall recommend to organizations representing the interests
of employers the taking of such steps as are desirable to ensure that there
are a sufficient number of employees skilled in designated  trades to satisfy
the requirement for such employees. (Amended 13 of 1982 s. 11)