An apprenticeship program, to be eligible for registration/approval
by a registration/approval agency, shall conform to the following
standards:
(a) The program is an organized, written plan embodying the terms
and conditions of employment, training, and supervision of one or more
apprentices in the apprenticeable occupation, as defined in this part,
and subscribed to by a sponsor who has undertaken to carry out the
apprentice training program.
(b) The program standards contain the equal opportunity pledge
prescribed in 29 CFR 30.3(b) and, when applicable, an affirmative action
plan in accordance with 29 CFR 30.4, a selection method authorized in 29
CFR 30.5, or similar requirements expressed in a State Plan for Equal
Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship adopted pursuant to 29 CFR part
30 and approved by the Department, and provisions concerning the
following:
(1) The employment and training of the apprentice in a skilled
trade;
(2) A term of apprenticeship, not less than 2,000 hours of work
experience, consistent with training requirements as established by
industry practice;
(3) An outline of the work processes in which the apprentice will
receive supervised work experience and training on the job, and the
allocation of the approximate time to be spent in each major process;
(4) Provision for organized, related and supplemental instruction in
technical subjects related to the trade. A minimum of 144 hours for each
year of apprenticeship is recommended. Such instruction may be given in
a classroom through trade or industrial courses, or by correspondence
courses of equivalent value, or other forms of self-study approved by
the registration/approval agency.
(5) A progressively increasing schedule of wages to be paid the
apprentice consistent with the skill acquired. The entry wage shall be
not less than the minimum wage prescribed by the Fair Labor Standards
Act, where applicable, unless a higher wage is required by other
applicable Federal law, State law, respective regulations, or by
collective bargaining agreement;
(6) Periodic review and evaluation of the apprentice's progress in
job performance and related instruction; and the maintenance of
appropriate progress records;
(7) The numeric ratio of apprentices to journeymen consistent with
proper supervision, training, safety, and continuity of employment, and
applicable provisions in collective bargaining agreements, except where
such ratios are expressly prohibited by the collective bargaining
agreements. The ratio language shall be specific and clear as to
application in terms of jobsite, work force, department or plant;
(8) A probationary period reasonable in relation to the full
apprenticeship term, with full credit given for such period toward
completion of apprenticeship;
(9) Adequate and safe equipment and facilities for training and
supervision, and safety training for apprentices on the job and in
related instruction;
(10) The minimum qualifications required by a sponsor for persons
entering the apprenticeship program, with an eligible starting age not
less than 16 years;
(11) The placement of an apprentice under a written apprenticeship
agreement as required by the State apprenticeship law and regulation, or
the Bureau where no such State law or regulation exists. The agreement
shall directly, or by reference, incorporate the standards of the
program as part of the agreement;
(12) The granting of advanced standing or credit for previously
acquired experience, training, or skills for all applicants equally,
with commensurate wages for any progression step so granted;
(13) Transfer of employer's training obligation when the employer is
unable to fulfill his obligation under the apprenticeship agreement to
another employer under the same program with consent of the apprentice
and apprenticeship committee or program sponsor;
(14) Assurance of qualified training personnel and adequate
supervision on the job;
(15) Recognition for successful completion of apprenticeship
evidenced by an appropriate certificate;
(16) Identification of the registration agency;
(17) Provision for the registration, cancellation and deregistration
of the program; and requirement for the prompt submission of any
modification or amendment thereto;
(18) Provision for registration of apprenticeship agreements,
modifications, and amendments; notice to the registration office of
persons who have successfully completed apprenticeship programs; and
notice of cancellations, suspensions and terminations of apprenticeship
agreements and causes therefor;
(19) Authority for the termination of an apprenticeship agreement
during the probationary period by either party without stated cause;
(20) A statement that the program will be conducted, operated and
administered in conformity with applicable provisions of 29 CFR part 30,
as amended, or a State EEO in apprenticeship plan adopted pursuant to 29
CFR part 30 and approved by the Department;
(21) Name and address of the appropriate authority under the program
to receive, process and make disposition of complaints;
(22) Recording and maintenance of all records concerning
apprenticeship as
may be required by the Bureau or recognized State Apprenticeship Agency
and other applicable law.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1205-0223)
[42 FR 10139, Feb. 18, 1977; 42 FR 30836, June 17, 1977, as amended at
49 FR 18295, Apr. 30, 1984]
