Overview
Apprenticeship is a unique, voluntary training system through which individuals acquire trade and craft skills with periodic classroom (related) instruction in technical subjects related to work requirements. The training design provides for learning all required practical and theoretical skills and knowledge for the chosen skilled occupation. Practical aspects of work are mastered on the job as apprentices are rotated through all phases of their occupations. Theoretical aspects of work are mastered during related subjects' instruction in the classroom. Related instruction continues throughout the apprenticeship term and provides an opportunity to consider in depth the underlying principles of job activities.
This arrangement of on the job classroom instruction is a standard part of typical apprenticeship indenturing agreements. It ensures the individual’s employment and guarantees competent workers for industry by providing for learning the complete range of skills and knowledge during training.
A required written agreement or contract between apprentice and program sponsor concerning the term of employment and training experiences of the apprentice during the learning period. The agreement sets forth expectations, duties and obligations of each party for the term of the apprenticeship. Among items typically incorporated into the agreement are the provision for related instruction, overtime regulations, minimum wage schedule for each period in the apprenticeship term, and approximate time schedule for training in difference aspects of the occupation.
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