Apprentice - an individual at least 16 years of age who is
covered by a written employer agreement that is approved by the Virginia
Apprenticeship Council.
Supervisor of Apprentices - the person designated by the sponsor
to maintain records of the apprentices and to work with apprentices.
The apprentices must be given assurance of qualified training personnel
and adequate supervision on the job. The supervisor arranges for related
instruction.
On-the-job Training - organized training provided on the job
site and supervised by at least one journeyman. A minimum of 2,000
on-the-job hours is required for each apprentice.
Related Instruction - organized related and supplemental instruction
in technical subjects related to the trade. Such instruction may be
given through trade industrial classes, correspondence courses of
equivalent value, or other forms of self-study. A minimum of 144 hours
of related instruction is recommended for each year of apprenticeship.
Registration - an organized written
process sponsored by an employer that contains all terms and conditions
to carry out the program. The Minimum Standards
for Apprenticeship must be signed by all sponsors.
Work Processes - A list of job duties that the apprentice
will receive and the approximate time allocated for each job duty.
Sample work processes may be found at the National
Skills Standards Board (NSSB).
