The following are some of the characteristics of the basic standards under Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29.5:
full and fair opportunity to apply for apprenticeship;
a schedule of work processes in which an apprentice is to receive training and experience on the job;
the program includes organized instruction designed to provide apprentices with knowledge in technical subjects related to their
trade (e.g., a minimum of 144 hours per year is normally considered necessary);
a progressively increasing schedule of wages;
proper supervision of on-the-job training with adequate facilities to train apprentices;
apprentice's progress, both in job performances and related instruction is evaluated periodically and appropriate records are maintained;
no discrimination in any phase of selection, employment, or training.
Program Standards
