Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice
A person shall not ‘be qualified for being engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in any designated trade, unless he—
| [(a) | is not less than fourteen years of age, and for designated trades related to hazardous industries, not less than eighteen years of age; and] | |
| (b) | satisfies such standards of education and physical fitness as may be prescribed : |
Provided that different standards may be prescribed in relation to apprenticeship training in different designated trades [and for different categories of apprentices].