WAC 296-05-011   Compliance reviews.  (1) The purpose of a compliance review is to systematically and periodically review apprenticeship programs to ensure that the sponsor is complying with the approved program standards and these rules. Compliance reviews consist of a comprehensive analysis and evaluations of each aspect of the apprenticeship program. They must include on-site investigations and audits.

     (2) A compliance review may be required:

     (a) For all existing programs on a regular and comprehensive basis.

     (b) When the WSATC receives a complaint, which has not been referred to a private review body. (See WAC 296-05-009.)

     (c) When a sponsor seeks to reregister a program.

     (d) When a sponsor seeks to register a new program.

     (3) If a compliance review indicates that the sponsor is not operating as required by these rules, the supervisor must notify the sponsor in writing of the results of the review. The supervisor must:

     (a) Make a reasonable effort to secure voluntary compliance on the part of the program sponsor within a reasonable time before penalizing as authorized in WAC 296-05-013.

     (b) Provide recommendations to the sponsor to assist in achieving compliance.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010, 2001 c 204, and chapter 49.04 RCW. 01-22-055, § 296-05-011, filed 10/31/01, effective 1/17/02.]