WAC 296-05-001   Purpose, scope, and authority.  (1) The Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Act (chapter 49.04 RCW) establishes the Washington state apprenticeship and training council (WSATC) as regulatory and designates as its administrative arm the apprenticeship section of the department of labor and industries. The WSATC, acting in compliance with chapter 49.04 RCW and in harmony with 29 CFR Part 29 and 29 CFR Part 30, has adopted these rules to:

     (a) Establish operating procedures for the WSATC;

     (b) Establish standards for apprenticeship programs;

     (c) Implement the intent and purpose of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Act;

     (d) Perform other duties directed by the statute;

     (e) Promote labor standards and the registration of approved programs to protect the welfare of the apprentice; and

     (f) Encourage the establishment of apprenticeship programs and committees.

     (2) These rules are necessary to:

     (a) Strengthen apprenticeship and training in the state of Washington;

     (b) Facilitate approval and registration of apprenticeship and training programs;

     (c) Explain factors related to apprenticeship and training in Washington state and federal laws;

     (d) Establish procedures for presenting matters to the WSATC;

     (e) Govern the WSATC's operation and ability to carry out its statutory obligations;

     (f) Establish a specific procedure to resolve an impasse if a tie vote occurs on the WSATC; and

     (g) Regulate registered apprenticeship and training programs.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.04 RCW and RCW 19.285.040. 11-11-002, § 296-05-001, filed 5/4/11, effective 7/25/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010, 2001 c 204, and chapter 49.04 RCW. 01-22-055, § 296-05-001, filed 10/31/01, effective 1/17/02.]