WAC 296-05-300   Apprenticeship and training programs -- Approval.  The WSATC is the body responsible for matters concerning apprenticeship and training in the state of Washington. The principal function of the WSATC is to approve, register, and regulate apprenticeship and training agreements. Persons or organizations desiring to institute an apprenticeship or training program must follow these steps:

     (1) Organize an apprenticeship and training committee, if applicable, according to WAC 296-05-303 and file affidavits with the WSATC requesting that the committee be recognized.

     (2) In conjunction with the proposed committee, persons or organizations desiring to institute an apprenticeship or training program must propose standards conforming to these rules and to chapter 49.04 RCW. In addition, the standards must include the composition of the committee and general rules that it will follow in administering the program. (The apprenticeship supervisor and department apprenticeship consultants are available to give assistance drafting standards.)

     (3) The proposed committee and/or standards must be presented to the supervisor at least forty-five calendar days before the regular quarterly meeting at which the WSATC is requested to consider such proposed standards.

     (4) At the regular quarterly meeting, the proposed committee and/or standards will be considered by the WSATC. The WSATC will:

     (a) Approve;

     (b) Approve provided the sponsor accepts the changes recommended by the WSATC; or

     (c) Disapprove.

     At the regular quarterly meeting, the WSATC will allow changes to correct clerical errors. The addition of standard language will be allowed if authorized representatives of the sponsor are present and authorized to accept changes. At the regular quarterly meeting, the WSATC will not accept changes to the format, language, or provisions of the submitted program standards which are not reasonably consistent with previously approved program standards.

     If the WSATC disapproves the standards, it shall direct the department to inform the sponsor in writing the reason for disapproval.

     (5) Once the WSATC approves the program standards, they are provisionally registered for a period of one year and the sponsor is authorized to function and perform its duties as described in WAC 296-05-316.

     (6) Objections shall be handled pursuant to WAC 296-05-008.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.04 RCW and RCW 19.285.040. 11-11-002, § 296-05-300, filed 5/4/11, effective 7/25/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010 and 2001 c 204 (SHB 1234). 02-10-083, § 296-05-300, filed 4/29/02, effective 6/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010, 2001 c 204, and chapter 49.04 RCW. 01-22-055, § 296-05-300, filed 10/31/01, effective 1/17/02.]