29.5 Standards of apprenticeship

Question 1

29.5 (a) A program must have an organized written plan that outlines the terms, conditions, of employment and training for how many apprentices

Answer 1

one or more

Question 2

29.5 (b) the term of an apprenticeship can be one of three approaches

Answer 2

1. Time based
2. Competency based
3. Hybrid

Question 3

29.5 (b) Time based programs must require a minimum

Answer 3

2000 OJL hrs

Question 4

29.5 (b) Competency based require

Answer 4

OJL as well as successful demonstration of skills and knowledge based competencies

Question 5

29.5 (b) The hybrid approach

Answer 5

A minimum number of OJL hours and demonstration of competencies

Question 6

29.5 An outline of work processes should include

Answer 6

Supervised OJL and experience, and number of hours in each major process

Question 7

29.5 Minimum recommended hours of related instruction is

Answer 7

144

Question 8

29.5 Three examples of approved related instruction media are

Answer 8

classroom, industry courses, electronic media

Question 9

29.5 Every apprenticeship instructor must

Answer 9

1. meet state requirements for vocational/technical instructor or be considered a subject matter expert
2. Have training in teaching techniques and adult learning

Question 10

29.5 Wages for an apprenticeship must

Answer 10

progressively increase to be consistent with the skills acquired

Question 11

29.5 To ensure apprentice progress, this needs to be done periodically

Answer 11

A review and evaluation of their on the job performance and related instruction

Question 12

29.5 To help ensure proper supervision, safety, and training

Answer 12

A numeric ration apprentices to journeworker must be set

Question 13

29.5 A apprentices probationary period cannot exceed

Answer 13

25% the length of apprenticeship or one year, which ever is shorter

Question 14

29.5 In addition to safe and adquate facilities and equipment for training, apprentices also have to be provided

Answer 14

safety training that occurs on the job and in related instruction

Question 15

29.5 For persons entering the apprenticeship, the sponsor must list out

Answer 15

minumum qualifications required

Question 16

29.5 A written ________________ between the apprentice and sponsor is required

Answer 16

Apprenticeship agreement

Question 17

29.5 _________________ can be credited for past experience, training, or demonstrated competence

Answer 17

advanced standing

Question 18

29.5 If an apprentice wishes to transfer apprenticeships, three items must be met

Answer 18

1. the apprentice is issued a transcript of related instruction and OJT
2. A new apprenticeship agreement must be executed
3. Transfer must be to the same occupation

Question 19

29.5 Upon completion of a program, the apprentice is to be

Answer 19

Recognized with a certificate issued by the RA

Question 20

29.5 For competency or hybrid programs that issue interim credentials, three criteria must be met

Answer 20

1. Clearly identify the interim credential
2. Demonstrate how these credentials link to components of the occupation
3. Establish the process for assessing competence for these credentials