29.2 Definitions

Question 1

Apprentice

Answer 1

A worker at least 16 years old who is employed to learn an apprenticeable occupation

Question 2

Apprenticeship Agreement

Answer 2

Written agreement between sponsor/committee that contains terms and conditions of employment and training.

Question 3

Apprenticeship Committee

Answer 3

Persons designated by sponsor to administer the program.

Question 4

Joint Committee

Answer 4

An apprenticeship committee that is compsed of equal number of reps from employer and collective bargaining agent

Question 5

Apprenticeship Program

Answer 5

A plan containing all terms and conditions for employment and training of apprentices

Question 6

Cancellation

Answer 6

Termination of a program at the request of a sponsor or termination of an apprenticeship agreement at the request of the apprentice.

Question 7

certification or certificate

Answer 7

documentation that proves

1. The OA has approved national standards developed by a national committee or alternative
2. A registration agency has approved probationary employment
3. A registration agency has registered an apprenticeship program
4. An apprentice has met requirements for an interim credential
5. A apprentice has successfully completed a Program.

Question 8

Competency

Answer 8

attainment skill and knowledge and demonstrated through written and hands on assessment

Question 9

Completion Rate

Answer 9

Percentage of a cohort who completes an apprenticeship within one year of projected date

Question 10

Electronic Media

Answer 10

media that utilize electronics media sources to access information or interactive distance learning

Question 11

Employer

Answer 11

person or organization who employ’s an apprentice

Question 12

Federal Purpose

Answer 12

any federal contract, grant, agreement, arrangement, or assistance pertaining to apprenticeships

Question 13

Interim Credential

Answer 13

credential issued by registration agency as certification of competency attainment by an apprentice

Question 14

Journeyworker

Answer 14

a worker who has attained a level of skill recognized by the industry as having mastered the occupation

Question 15

Office of Apprenticeship

Answer 15

The office designated to administer the National Apprenticeship System

Question 16

Provisional Registration

Answer 16

1 year provisional approval of a new program

Question 17

Quality Assurance Assessment

Answer 17

A comprehensive review by a registration agency regarding all aspects of an apprenticeship program performance

Question 18

Registration Agency

Answer 18

The Office of Apprenticeship or a recognized state agency

Question 19

Registration of an apprenticehip agreement

Answer 19

the acceptance of an apprenticeship agreement by the RA

Question 20

Registration of apprenticeship program

Answer 20

the acceptance of an apprenticeship program by the RA

Question 21

Related Instruction

Answer 21

instruction designed to provide technical knowledge for the occupation

Question 22

Secretary

Answer 22

means secretary of labor

Question 23

Sponsor

Answer 23

the entity that operates the program and whos name its registered to

Question 24

State Apprenticeship Council

Answer 24

an entity established to assist the state apprenticeship agency

Question 25

State Apprenticeship Agency

Answer 25

State agency responsible for apprenticeships in a state. An alternative RA to the OA

Question 26

State Office

Answer 26

Individual or office that acts as POC for the state agency

Question 27

Technical Assistance

Answer 27

guidance provided by the RA

Question 28

Transfer

Answer 28

A shift a apprenticeship registration from one program to another or one employer to another.