Apprenticeship Program Structure & Requirements Flashcards
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A Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) typically includes representatives from which two groups?
Answer: Employers and labor unions
A JATC is a joint body with equal representation from employers (management) and the relevant labor union, sharing governance of the apprenticeship program.
Which of the following best describes a 'hybrid' apprenticeship program structure?
Answer: A program that combines time-based and competency-based advancement criteria
A hybrid program blends time-based requirements with competency demonstrations, allowing advancement when both a minimum time period is met and skills are verified.
Supplemental training hours that exceed program minimums are best described as:
Answer: Extra OJT that the sponsor may provide but cannot substitute for RTI
Sponsors may provide additional OJT hours beyond the minimum, but these extra on-the-job hours cannot be substituted for required related technical instruction hours.
An apprenticeship program standard must specify a minimum starting wage that is at least:
Answer: The federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher
The starting wage for apprentices must be at least the applicable federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher, and typically progresses as a percentage of journeyworker pay.
Which federal law prohibits age discrimination in apprenticeship programs for individuals 40 and older?
Answer: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination against individuals aged 40 and older in apprenticeship selection and participation.
What role does a mentor or journeyworker play in on-the-job training for an apprentice?
Answer: Providing direct supervision, skill instruction, and performance feedback on the job site
Journeyworkers assigned as mentors provide hands-on supervision, teach trade skills in real work situations, and give feedback to help the apprentice develop competence.
If a registered apprenticeship program is found to be out of compliance with its standards, the Registration Agency may:
Answer: Cancel the program's registration after notice and opportunity to correct deficiencies
The Registration Agency can cancel a program's registration after providing notice and a reasonable opportunity for the sponsor to correct the identified deficiencies.