Apprenticeship Ordinance

(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.