APPRENTICE

Subpart 1. Qualifications. A. An individual is designated as an apprentice if the individual: (1) successfully completes the requirements in parts 7083.1030 and 7083.1040 for the specialty areas listed in part 7083.1020 , subpart 1; (2) is gaining experience through a method approved in part 7083.1050 , subpart 2; and (3) submits a complete application as required in part 7083.2010 , subpart 1, that is approved by the commissioner. B. An apprentice is allowed to perform the duties of a certified individual according to parts 7083.0730 to 7083.0780 under a restricted license or as a restricted qualified employee if the experience requirements of part 7083.1050 are met. Subp. 2. Maintaining apprentice designation. To maintain an apprentice designation, an individual must: A. fulfill the continuing education requirements in part 7083.1060 ; B. complete the renewal requirements in part 7083.2010 , subpart 4; and C. fulfill the responsibilities in parts 7083.0710 to 7083.0800 that are applicable to specialty area certifications. A certification for each specialty area successfully completed must be added to an individual's certification or apprentice designation.