Section 2: Definitions.In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,
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This section defines the following terms used in The National Training Ordinance, 1980: • establishment — any office, firm, industrial unit, undertaking, shop or premises in which workmen are employed for the purpose of carrying on any industry ; • industry — any business, trade, manufacture, calling, service, employment or occupation ; • institution — a school, college or institute, by whatever name called, imparting vocational training ; • National Board — the National Training Board constituted under section 3 ; 1[ • National Trade Testing Board — National Trade Testing Board constituted by the National Training Board under subsection (2) of section 4;] • Prescribed — prescribed by regulations made under this Ordinance ; • Provincial Board — a Provincial Training Board constituted under subsection (2) of section 5 ; *2 2[(fa)] “Provincial Trade Testing Board” means Provincial Trade Testing Board constituted by the Provincial Training Board; • Skill Development Council — the Skill Development Council, constituted by the National Training Board under subsection (2) of section 4; • Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority — the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority constituted by the Provincial Government ; and] • Vocational Training — training in any physical 2[and professional] skill, trade, calling, or occupation This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.
2. Definitions.In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, — (a) “establishment” means any office, firm, industrial unit, undertaking, shop or premises in which workmen are employed for the purpose of carrying on any industry ; (b) “industry” means any business, trade, manufacture, calling, service, employment or occupation ; (c) “institution” means a school, college or institute, by whatever name called, imparting vocational training ; (d) “National Board” means the National Training Board constituted under section 3 ; 1[(da) “National Trade Testing Board” means National Trade Testing Board constituted by the National Training Board under subsection (2) of section 4;] (e) “Prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made under this Ordinance ; (f) “Provincial Board” means a Provincial Training Board constituted under subsection (2) of section 5 ; *2 2[(fa)] “Provincial Trade Testing Board” means Provincial Trade Testing Board constituted by the Provincial Training Board; (fb) “Skill Development Council” means the Skill Development Council, constituted by the National Training Board under subsection (2) of section 4; (fc) “Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority" means the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority constituted by the Provincial Government ; and] (g) “Vocational Training” means training in any physical 2[and professional] skill, trade, calling, or occupation.
Effective date: 1980-01-01
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