New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules App - State Apprenticeship Council

New Hampshire Administrative Rules — State Apprenticeship Council (App)

These rules govern apprenticeship programs in New Hampshire under the State Apprenticeship Council.

Defines the purpose and scope of the rules.

Rules apply only to entities that voluntarily register an apprenticeship program with the Council.

Explains the Council’s authority and responsibilities.

Provides procedures for filing complaints about apprenticeship programs.

Describes how administrative hearings are conducted to resolve disputes.

Eligibility and Registration: Specifies who may apply to register an apprenticeship program.

Apprenticeable Occupations: Defines what occupations qualify for apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Standards: Sets minimum training requirements, work processes, and ratios of apprentices to journeyworkers.

Apprenticeship Agreements: Details required written agreements between sponsor and apprentice.

Program Deregistration: Explains how programs may be deregistered for non-compliance.

Reinstatement: Provides procedures for reinstating deregistered programs.

Exemptions and Reciprocity: Notes exceptions and recognition of programs from other jurisdictions.

Requires apprenticeship programs to follow nondiscrimination and equal opportunity rules in recruitment, selection, employment, and training.

Outlines formal procedures for registering apprenticeship programs.

Details required documentation and administrative steps.

Apprenticeship Program: A written plan describing terms, conditions, and training schedules for apprentices, registered with the Council.

Apprenticeship Standards: Written standards for training, work processes, and apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios.

Registration of an Apprenticeship Agreement: Official recognition of an apprentice’s participation in a registered program.

Voluntary Participation: Programs must choose to register; rules only apply after registration.

Standards and Agreements: Programs must meet minimum training and labor requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Programs must ensure nondiscrimination.

Complaints and Accountability: Procedures exist to address disputes or complaints.

Council Oversight: The State Apprenticeship Council monitors compliance and registration.