Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor
Program Standards
The following are some of the characteristics of the basic standards under Title 29, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 29.5:
full and fair opportunity to apply for apprenticeship;
a schedule of work processes in which an apprentice is to receive training and
experience on the job;
the program includes organized instruction designed to provide apprentices with
knowledge in technical subjects related to their trade (e.g., a minimum of 144
hours per year is normally considered necessary);
a progressively increasing schedule of wages;
proper supervision of on-the-job training with adequate facilities to train
apprentices;
apprentice's progress, both in job performances and related instruction is
evaluated periodically and appropriate records are maintained;
no discrimination in any phase of selection, employment, or training.
