Registration for Pre-apprentices and Pre-apprentice Programs

(1) All registered pre-apprentice programs must comply with the following standards: (a) The pre-apprentice program must have an organized, written plan embodying the terms and conditions of training and supervision of one or more pre-apprentices in an apprenticeable occupation, and a written agreement with a registered apprentice sponsor. The agreement with the registered apprentice training sponsor must provide that graduating pre-apprentices will be provided with a predetermined form of articulated credit if they are accepted into the registered apprentice program through the program intake procedures. (b) The pre-apprentice program standards must contain provisions that address: 1. The related classroom training of the pre-apprentice in a skilled occupation. The program sponsor’s determination of the appropriate curriculum for the apprenticeable occupation for which the program sponsor is registered, subject to approval by the Division. 3. Organized instruction in technical subjects related to the occupation. The Division recommends 150 hours for each year of pre-apprenticeship. The instruction in technical subjects may be accomplished through classroom, occupational or industry courses, electronic media, or other instruction approved by the Director. Periodic review and evaluation of the pre-apprentice's performance in related instruction; and the maintenance of appropriate progress records. 5. Adequate and safe equipment and facilities for training and supervision, and safety training for pre-apprentices and in related instruction. 6. The placement of a pre-apprentice under a written Pre-apprenticeship Agreement as prescribed by the Division. 7. Assurance of qualified training personnel and adequate supervision. Recognition for successful completion of pre-apprenticeship evidenced by an appropriate certificate issued by the pre-apprentice program sponsor. 9. Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, if available for the individual with authority under the program to receive, process and make disposition of complaints. 10. The conditions under which the apprentice program may discontinue its relationship with the pre-apprentice program. (2) The pre-apprentice sponsor shall provide a listing of the pre-apprentice program graduates for each class to the Division which shall include, for each of the graduates, the Name, Address, Date of Birth, Beginning and End Dates of Training, and, on a voluntary basis, Social Security Number. The Division will assign a unique ID number and enter each pre-apprentice into the Division's Apprentice Tracking Database in order to track future migration into a registered apprentice program. (4) At any time during the period of the pre-apprentice program registration, the Deputy Director may cancel the pre-apprentice program where he or she deems appropriate.