ORS 660.126
Apprenticeship standards

  • rules

(1)

Apprenticeship standards shall contain statements of:

(a)

The apprenticeable occupation to be taught and a designation of the geographical area or areas in which the standards will apply;

(b)

The qualifications required of apprentice applicants and the minimum eligible starting age, which is at least 16 years unless a higher age is required by law;

(c)

The outline of work processes in which the apprentice will receive supervised work experience and training on the job, and the allocation of the approximate time to be spent in each major process;

(d)

The term required for completion of apprenticeship, which shall be consistent with requirements established by industry practice for the development of requisite skills, but in no event shall be less than 2,000 hours of reasonably continuous work experience;

(e)

The approximate number of hours to be spent by the apprentice at work and the approximate number of hours to be spent in related and supplemental instruction;

(f)

The minimum numeric ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices consistent with proper supervision, training, safety and continuity of employment, which shall be specifically and clearly stated as to application in terms of job site, workforce, department or plant;

(g)

A probationary period of up to one year or 25 percent of the length of the program, whichever is shorter, with full credit given for the probationary period toward completion of apprenticeship and with provision that during the probationary period, the apprenticeship agreement may be terminated without cause;

(h)

A progressively increasing schedule, showing the percentages of the journeyworker hourly wage to be paid the apprentice at each level of apprenticeship achieved;

(i)

Any additional provisions that the State Apprenticeship and Training Council and the Apprenticeship and Training Division of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may, by rule, deem necessary or advisable to effectuate the policies and duties prescribed and imposed by ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents); and

(j)

The content of related training with training objectives.

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the council and the division may approve the inclusion of standards of additional provisions, or of provisions that depart from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, when such standards or provisions have been submitted by joint employer and employee groups, or may be part of legitimate bargaining agreements between an employer and employees. In making the decision, the council and the division shall consider the following factors:

(a)

The possibility that the provision might result in curtailment of opportunities for apprentices to receive training or continuity of employment;

(b)

The possibility that the provision might result in the diversion of needed qualified applicants for apprenticeship, and particularly of qualified applicants of protected classes, into unskilled or semiskilled jobs for which an adequate supply of labor already exists;

(c)

The possibility that the provision might result in disputes among the participants in the programs that might curtail the cooperation necessary to build an adequate, skilled labor force in the State of Oregon;

(d)

The need to safeguard the health, safety, continuity of employment and welfare of the apprentices and to ensure the public welfare;

(e)

The need to raise the level of skill in each apprenticeable occupation to provide to the public quality goods and services at a fair price and an adequate and skilled workforce for the defense of the nation; and

(f)

The need to provide training in the licensed occupations for the protection of the apprentices and of the general public.

(3)

The council and the division shall adopt rules to allow a local committee to determine the circumstances under which an electrical apprentice, who is working under ORS 479.510 (Short title) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license) and has completed 6,500 hours of apprenticeship training for licenses requiring 8,000 hours of apprenticeship training or who has completed 5,000 hours of apprenticeship training for licenses requiring 6,000 hours of apprenticeship training, may work without direct supervision during the remainder of the apprenticeship. [1981 c.764 §8 (enacted in lieu of 660.125); 1989 c.698 §1; 2003 c.14 §407; 2005 c.22 §472; 2007 c.620 §6; 2010 c.15 §1; 2011 c.9 §85; 2011 c.140 §6]

Source: Section 660.126 — Apprenticeship standards; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html.

See also annotations under ORS 660.125 in permanent edition.

Notes of Decisions

Under former similar statute (ORS 660.125)

State Apprenticeship Training Council is not authorized to include a maximum age qualification in apprenticeship or training agreements. Judson v. Apprenticeship and Training Council, 9 Or App 367, 495 P2d 291 (1972), Sup Ct review denied

In general

Apprenticeship agreement that is terminable without cause does not create right or privilege qualifying for contested case hearing. Berry v. Metro Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, 155 Or App 26, 963 P2d 712 (1998)

Attorney General Opinions

Under former similar statute (ORS 660.125)

Methods of establishing prevailing wage for apprenticeships, (1974) Vol 37, p 263; validity of residency requirements for apprenticeship program, (1974) Vol 37, p 274

660.002
Declaration of policy
660.006
Application
660.010
Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210
660.014
Committees not state agencies
660.020
Necessity for written agreement
660.060
Contents of agreement
660.110
State Apprenticeship and Training Council
660.120
Duties and powers of council and division
660.126
Apprenticeship standards
660.135
Local joint committees
660.137
Duties of local apprenticeship and training programs
660.139
Applicant indentured to family business or current employer
660.142
Pay rates for apprentices and journeyworkers
660.145
Trade apprenticeship and training committees
660.147
Registered apprentice required
660.149
Evaluation of registered apprenticeship programs
660.155
State joint committees
660.157
Standard courses of study for apprentices and trainees
660.158
Interstate agreements regarding courses of study
660.160
Coordination of schooling for apprentices and trainees
660.162
Adoption of policies, standards and programs by Higher Education Coordinating Commission
660.167
Adoption of policies by council
660.170
State Director of Apprenticeship and Training
660.190
Community college training program advisory committee
660.205
Certification of program completion for certain apprentices
660.210
Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents
660.220
Outreach to veterans by Bureau of Labor and Industries
660.300
Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.364
660.302
Findings and policy
660.310
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and alternative education programs
660.312
Education and Workforce Policy Advisor
660.318
Duties of Higher Education Coordinating Commission
660.321
State Workforce and Talent Development Board
660.324
Duties of state board
660.327
Duties of local workforce development boards
660.330
One-stop delivery system
660.333
Use of funds
660.334
Agreements to create entities to perform workforce development activities
660.336
Reports on performance of local training providers and programs
660.339
Participant records
660.340
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program
660.341
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Fund
660.343
Oregon National Career Readiness Certification Program
660.346
Integrated workforce delivery system
660.347
Committee for Continuous Improvement
660.348
Comprehensive assessment of public workforce system
660.349
Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering
660.352
Youth Employment Enhancement Fund
660.353
Oregon Youth Employment Program
660.354
Oregon Youth Employment Fund
660.355
Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364
660.358
Green jobs growth initiative plan
660.361
Green jobs and green economy terminology
660.364
Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation
660.367
Legislative findings
660.370
Payment of costs
660.500
OregonServes Commission
660.505
Commission membership
660.508
Commission officers
660.511
Advisory and technical committees
660.515
Commission duties
660.518
Additional duties
660.520
Rules establishing standards and guidelines
660.523
Solicitations of moneys by commission
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