National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is a government-sponsored training programme to help graduate and diploma students in the field of engineering / non-engineering to enhance their vocational and technical skills. It is a one-year training programme, in which the apprentices are paid a nominal NATS stipend by the government. After the successful completion of their respective training programmes, the apprentices will be rewarded with an Apprenticeship Certificate (COP) issued by the Government of India through Ministry of Education.
About NATS
It is a 1 year programme equipping technically qualified youth with practical knowledge and skills required in their field of work.
The Apprentices are imparted training by the organizations at their place of work. Trained managers with well-developed training modules ensure that Apprentices learn the job quickly and completely.
During the period of Apprenticeship, the apprentices are paid a stipend amount, 50% of which is reimbursable to the employer from the Government of India.
At the end of the training period, the Apprentices are issued a Certificate of Proficiency by the Government of India which can be registered at all employment exchanges across India as valid employment experience.
The apprentices are placed for training at Central, State and Private organizations which have excellent training facilities.
Certification
A Certificate of Proficiency, issued by the Government of India, is awarded to apprentices upon completing their training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). This certificate recognizes their practical skills and knowledge in a specific field and is considered equivalent to one year of job experience.