Apprenticeship Program Structure & Requirements Flashcards
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Which of the following scenarios would most likely require a formal modification to a registered apprenticeship program's standards?
Answer: Changing the total required OJT hours from 6,000 to 8,000 hours
Changing core program requirements such as total OJT hours constitutes a material change that must be formally amended and re-registered with the Registration Agency.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), apprentices are generally:
Answer: Entitled to the same overtime protections as other employees
Apprentices are employees covered by FLSA and are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week, just like other workers.
A sponsor seeking to establish a new registered apprenticeship program must submit which document to the Registration Agency?
Answer: Program Standards including OJT outline, RTI plan, and wage schedule
To register a new program, sponsors must submit Program Standards that detail the trade processes covered, OJT structure, RTI requirements, and the progressive wage schedule.
What distinguishes a pre-apprenticeship program from a registered apprenticeship?
Answer: Pre-apprenticeship prepares candidates with foundational skills before they enter a registered apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship programs provide foundational training and skills to help candidates qualify for and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program.
Which term describes the list of work processes and tasks that an apprentice must learn during OJT, as outlined in the program standards?
Answer: Work Process Schedule
The Work Process Schedule is a structured list within the program standards that enumerates the specific on-the-job tasks and skill areas the apprentice must master.
An employer in a state with a recognized State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) wants to register a new program. They should register with:
Answer: The SAA, since it has authority to register programs in that state
In states with a recognized SAA, employers register their apprenticeship programs with the SAA, which has been granted authority to administer registrations at the state level.
Which of the following best reflects the purpose of Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) in registered apprenticeship programs?
Answer: To set goals and outline outreach efforts to increase participation by underrepresented groups
AAPs establish numerical goals and describe targeted outreach and recruitment efforts to expand access and reduce underrepresentation, without replacing merit-based selection criteria.