Apprenticeship Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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Which US federal agency oversees registered apprenticeship programs?
Answer: Department of Labor (DOL)
The US Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship registers and oversees apprenticeship programs nationwide.
What federal law created the national apprenticeship system in the United States?
Answer: The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937
The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 (Fitzgerald Act) established the legal framework for the US apprenticeship system.
Which organization typically co-sponsors joint apprenticeship programs in the building trades?
Answer: Employers and trade unions
Joint apprenticeship programs in the building trades are co-sponsored by employer associations and trade unions through Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATCs).
What does the term 'journeyworker wage rate' mean in apprenticeship?
Answer: The full pay rate that an apprentice earns upon completing their program
The journeyworker wage rate is the full pay scale a worker earns after completing their apprenticeship.
What is the minimum Related Technical Instruction (RTI) requirement for a registered apprenticeship program?
Answer: 144 hours per year
DOL regulations require at least 144 hours of related technical instruction annually for registered apprenticeships.
Apprentices in the US must be at least what minimum age to participate in most registered apprenticeship programs?
Answer: 16 years old
Most US apprenticeship programs require participants to be at least 16 years old, though some hazardous occupations require 18.