OUTSIDE

APPRENTICESHIP

AND

TRAINING STANDARDS

FOR THE
RAIS Code: 0283
O*Net SOC Code : 49-9051.00
(Line Maintainer)

____________________________________
Areawide Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Representing the

__________________________________________
Chapter
National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc.
And
IBEW Local Unions in Vice Presidential District(s)_______
of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND REGISTERED AS REFLECTED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT
2007

-Table of ContentsSECTION
PAGE
REGISTERING APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS

FOREWORD.

DEFINITIONS

SECTION I

POLICY . .

SECTION II

COMPOSITION OF JOINT COMMITTEE.

SECTION III

DUTIES OF THE AJATC..

SECTION IV

QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION V

TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP.

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SECTION VI

WAGES

11

SECTION VII

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLEDGE

11

SECTION VIII

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPRENTICESHIP

12

SECTION IX

APPLICATION PROCESS, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

20

SECTION X

CREDIT FOR ON-THE-JOB SKILL ACQUISITION AND PREVIOUS RELATED TRAINING

20

SECTION XI

THE APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT

21

SECTION XII

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

22

SECTION XIII

RELATED INSTRUCTION

22

& DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS

SECTION XIV SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING

SECTION XV

24

HOURS OF WORK 25

SECTION XVI WORK EXPERIENCE

25

SECTION XVII NUMBER OF APPRENTICES: THE RATIO

29

SECTION XVIII TEMPORARY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

30

SECTION XIX ADVANCEMENT OF APPRENTICES

30

SECTION XX

30

LOCAL AJATC RULES AND POLICIES

SECTION XXI ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENCES: APPLICANTS, APPRENTICES AND CANCELLATION

OR RESIGNATION OF APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT

30

SECTION XXII CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION

32

SECTION XIII

PROGRAM REGISTRATION 33

SECTION XIV MODIFICATION OF THESE STANDARDS

33

SECTION XXV PROGRAM DEREGISTRATION 33

SECTION XXVI MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS .

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ADDENDUM

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ADOPTION AND REGISTRATION SIGNATURE PAGE .

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APPENDICES A - I . 35

Procedure for Registering New Standards

Or Amending Existing Standards
1. the local AJATC will obtain a copy of the National Guideline Standards. Using these National
Guideline Standards, the local AJATC will indicate all appropriate local determinations where a
specific entry by the AJATC is required. These areas are identified throughout the document
by the following graphic symbol:
indicates need for local entry or action. Directions are provided as appropriate.
These sections will be removed before printing of the local standards by the
nJATC as indicated in item 4 below.

2. With local determinations made, the AJATC will officially adopt the Standards. the date of
adoption will be indicated on the seven (7) copies of the signature page provided by the NJATC
(or reproduced locally). The AJATC Chairman and Secretary will sign and date all seven (7)
signature pages. One completed copy of the National Guideline Standards and the seven (7)
signature pages will then be sent directly to the NJATC. Seven copies of Appendix D,
reproduced on AJATC letterhead, should also be included. [The AJATC should make a duplicate
copy of the submitted package for their records].
3. If the local AJATC amends the language contained within the National Guideline Standards in
any manner whatsoever, an addendum shall be attached to the National Guideline Standards
when they are submitted to the NJATC. The addendum shall contain every page of the
Standards where a proposed modification appears. All modifications shall be clearly indicated
by highlighting the text where a change has been proposed.
4. The NJATC will review the submitted National Guideline Standards including all proposed
additions and/or modifications reflected in the accompanying addendums. When approved by
the NJATC, the Areawide apprenticeship Standards will be reprinted to reflect local
determinations and any approved modifications, deleting all language that does not apply to
local Standards. Seven (7) copies of the approved Areawide apprenticeship Standards will
then be sent directly to the AJATC. A signed and dated signature page will be made a part of
each copy of the approved Standards along with a copy of appendix d on AJATC letterhead.
[The NJATC will print any number of extra copies for the cost of printing plus shipping and
handling].
5. The local AJATC will then forward all seven (7) copies of the local Standards to the Registration
Agency along with copies of the AJATCs Selection Procedures and Affirmative Action Plan.
[The AJATC should make a duplicate copy of the submitted package for their records.]
6. The Registration Agency will review the submitted Areawide Standards. When approved, the
local Standards will be signed by the Registration Agency Representative. The Registration
Agency will retain at least one copy and return the remainder to the local AJATC. The AJATC
will forward one (1) copy to the NJATC, one (1) copy to the NECA Chapter, one (1) copy to the
IBEW Vice President(s) (a copy will also be provided to every signatory Local Union) and retain
the remaining copiesfiling them in a secure manner.
7. Areawide Standards and modifications to the Standards shall not be implemented prior to the
approval and registration of the Standardsfirst by the NJATC and then by the Registration
Agency. This is in compliance with IBEW Basic Laws and Policies, Category-One Contract
Language, Industry Policy and the Certified National Guideline Apprenticeship Standards.

FOREWORD

The terms Journeyman, Journeyman Lineman, and Craftsman, as used in these Standards, are
meant to define a recognized level of competency and include both male and female.
The science of electricity is constantly changing and expanding at an ever increasing rate. From its
inception, the electrical industry has kept pace with new technologies and is now one of the largest
industries in the United States. The amount of electrical energy consumed by our homes, businesses,
and industries continues to increase. The challenge of transmitting this increased amount of energy
from generating stations and distributing it to customers is bringing about many changes in the
construction and maintenance techniques employed. This rapid expansion means that the Lineman
apprentice must be given sound basic training in the knowledge of the trade, supplemented by
sufficient instruction in the theories of electrical science.
The electrical trade is unique in that it is mechanical, technical and professional. In order to meet
industry demands in an ever evolving technological environment, the electrical industry must select
individuals who have the aptitude to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to
proficiently perform the individual job tasks associated with the work processes of the trade. The
industry must select and train individuals who will diligently work and study to stay abreast of current
and future emerging technologies.
The Electrical Industry, by its very nature, places a high degree of personal responsibility on each
individual. While supervision is most often provided on the job, the electrical worker is constantly
called upon to make decisions concerning proper performance methodology.
Todays electrical installations are very complex and highly sophisticated. To meet increased
demand, transmission and distribution voltages have been steadily increasing. Faulty installations often
prove to be extremely expensive and hazardous. The public must be assured of safety and
uninterrupted service. This requires adequate skill and knowledge on the part of each person
performing the work. The well-trained Journeyman takes pride in the appearance of his or her work,
and in its technical correctness and structural soundness.
The Areawide Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (AJATC), representing the parties to
the area training agreement The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and The
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has dedicated its time to develop an
efficient training program so the apprentice can, through a systematic program of related instruction
and on-the-job training, become a well-qualified Journeyman. The degree of success the AJATC has in
its operation will depend entirely upon the willingness of all local parties of the electrical industry to
cooperate in this joint activity. Quality training remains a high priority with the IBEW and NECA.
All functions of the AJATC shall be on the basis of a nonprofit endeavor. The AJATC will adopt
and promote nationally developed Apprenticeship Standards and Curricula to insure quality
apprenticeship and training for the industry in the best interest of the apprentice, Journeyman,
management, labor, the customer and the public.

DEFINITIONS
THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO TERMS AND ACRONYMS COMMONLY USED TRHOUGHOUT THIS DOCUMENT.

ACE - American Council on Education

AJATC - Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
APRENTICE - A person who is covered by a written apprenticeship agreement with the AJATC. The apprenticeship
agreement shall be properly registered with the appropriate Registration Agency.
APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE - Those persons appointed by the NECA Chapter and the IBEW Local Union to
administrate and operate the apprenticeship program.
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT - A written agreement between an apprentice and his or her apprenticeship
committee, which contains the terms and conditions of the employment and training of the apprentice.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM - A plan (Standards of Apprenticeship) containing all terms and conditions for the
qualification, recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices, including such matters as the
requirement for a written apprenticeship agreement.
AREAWIDE TRAINING AGREEMENT A written agreement for Apprenticeship and Training between a NECA
Chapter and IBEW Local Unions.
CANCELLATION - the termination of the apprenticeship agreement
CBA - Collective Bargaining Agreement
CEU - Continuing Education Units
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP The Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship issued by
the Registration Agency to those registered apprentices certified and documented as successfully completing the
apprentice training requirements outlined in these Standards of Apprenticeship.
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
DOL - U.S. Department of Labor
EEO - Equal Employment Opportunity
EMPLOYER - Any person or organization employing an apprentice whether or not such person or organization is a
party to an apprenticeship agreement with the apprentice.
GED - General Education Development Certificate
IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
INDENTURE - The signing and registration of the apprenticeship agreement.
JOURNEYMAN - The terms Journeyman, Journey Level Worker, Journeyman Lineman, and Craftsman, as used in
these Standards, are meant to define a recognized level of competency and include both male and female.
NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association
NJATC - National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry
OA - Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor
O*NET-SOC CODE The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) codes and titles are based on the new
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system mandated by the federal Office of Management and Budget for
use in collecting statistical information on occupations. The O*NET classification, which replaces the DOT, uses
an 8-digit O*NET-SOC code. Use of the SOC classification as a basis for the O*NET codes ensures that O*NET
information can be readily linked to labor market information such as occupational employment and wage data at the
national, State and local levels.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) Tasks learned on the job which the apprentice must be proficient before a
completion certificate is granted. The learning must be through structured, supervised work experience.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Defined period of time during which the apprenticeship agreement may be terminated by
either party to the agreement upon written notice to the Registration Agency.
REGISTRATION AGENCY - The Office of Apprenticeship or recognized State Apprenticeship Agency.
RELATED INSTRUCTION - An organized and systematic form of instruction designed to provide the apprentice with
knowledge of the theoretical and technical subjects related to their trade.
SPONSOR - The AJATC in whose name the Areawide Standards of Apprenticeship are registered and that will be
responsible for administering and operating the registered apprenticeship program.

SECTION I - Policy
A. The areawide apprenticeship and training program shall be administered by the Areawide Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee (AJATC). All parties and all apprentices shall conform
to these Standards.
B. All AJATC Standards will be registered with, and approved by, the National Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) prior to being submitted to the appropriate
Registration Agency and locally implemented.
C. These Standards, after proper registration with the Registration Agency, shall supersede all
previous AJATC Standards. However, Apprenticeship Agreements in force under preceding
Standards shall remain in force unless changed by written consent of the apprentice, the AJATC
and the Registration Agency.
D. All entities and/or individuals cooperating in these Standards shall refer all matters involving
any apprentice or pertaining to apprenticeship and training to the AJATC. The AJATC shall
take action and dispose of all apprenticeship matters before action is reported to, or acted upon
by, the sponsoring organizations (see Section XXI).
In the event the AJATC cannot resolve an issue not covered by these Standards, the matter in
dispute (excluding EEO complaints) shall be referred to the sponsoring parties for settlement.
EEO complaints and non-CBA issues may be taken to the Registration Agency by either the
AJATC or the apprentice.
The provisions of these Standards shall not be construed as permitting violation of any
applicable Local, State or Federal law or regulation having the effect of law.
These Standards shall not be interpreted as being inconsistent with existing or subsequent
Areawide Training Agreement language establishing higher standards, or meant to interfere
with or abridge managements rights as vested to them under the CBAthe higher standard
shall always prevail.
E. The jurisdictional area which these Standards cover shall be the wage area as set forth in the
Areawide Training Agreement.
SECTION II - Composition of Joint Committee
Appropriate numbers must be entered in paragraphs A. & B. by the AJATC to
comply with the Areawide Training Agreement. If the AJATC has eight (8)
members, the term shall be for four (4) years. If there are ten (10) members,
the term shall be for five (5) years.
A. The AJATC shall be composed of _________ members: _________ who are qualified and duly
appointed in writing (See Appendix A) to represent the NECA Chapter, and ________ who are
qualified and duly appointed in writing to represent the IBEW Local Unions. (Each party shall
have equal representation). Members of the AJATC shall be appointed in writing by the party
they represent.

B. The term of office shall be for _______ years. The term of one (1) employer representative and
one (1) union representative shall expire each year on December 31. A committee member may
be reappointed. Any reappointment shall also be in writing for the same specified term.
C. The Committee shall select from its membership, but not both from the same party, a Chairman
and a Secretary who shall retain voting privileges (as set forth in the Areawide Training
Agreement).
D. Any vacancy created as a result of members leaving the AJATC prior to the expiration of their
appointment, shall be filled by the appropriate party to complete the unexpired term (the
appointment shall be in writing).
Any AJATC officer or member may be removed by the sponsoring organization upon
recommendation of a majority vote of the AJATC for dereliction of duty, breach of
confidentiality or misconduct as a member/trustee. Such a recommendation shall be forwarded
in writing to the proper sponsoring organization for action.
E. An AJATC member shall also serve as an AJATC trustee. Likewise, an AJATC trustee must
also be member of the AJATC.
F. AJATC minutes shall reflect all appointments, reappointments, resignations and terminations of
AJATC members/trustees.
G. Due to the confidential nature of apprenticeship agreements and apprentice records and issues,
all AJATC meetings are to be considered as closed meetings, except where state law provides
otherwise.
H. Consultants and guests may be invited to attend meetings of the AJATC (via invitational
acceptance or approved request), but shall have no official voice and no vote. There are to be
no alternate or ex officio members of the AJATC.
I. The AJATC may establish or authorize a joint subcommittee (or subcommittees) to be similarly
constituted and appointed for training purposes to meet a specific need, such as assisting in the
operation of the apprenticeship program. Such subcommittees shall be established at the
discretion of the AJATC and shall remain in place until terminated by a majority vote of the
AJATC. Subcommittee members shall be appointed by the sponsoring parties in the same
manner that the AJATC members are appointed. Members of a subcommittee may or may not
be AJATC members. Subcommittee members shall not serve as AJATC trustees unless they
also serve as AJATC members.
SECTION III - Duties of the AJATC
A. The AJATC shall, in conformity with the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training
Committees Standards and Policies and the Areawide Training Agreement, adopt and establish
approved Standards governing the qualifications, selection, employment, education and training
of all apprentices, and register such Standards with the Registration Agency. The AJATC shall
also be responsible for the training of Journeymen and others.

Note:
Documents modified to comply with State regulations must be
attached.
All local documents and any modifications to the National
Guideline Standards must first be properly approved by the NJATC, after which
they must be approved and registered by the local Registration Agency
before they are implemented.
B.All funds for the operation of the apprenticeship and training program shall be held in a Trust
Fund established by the signatory IBEW Local Unions and the NECA Chapter. The AJATC
members/trustees shall initiate and certify all expenditures of the Trust Fund.
C.Each sponsoring party must have at least one (1) AJATC member present to establish a quorum
at AJATC meetings.
Each sponsoring party shall have a total number of votes at AJATC meetings equal to its
allowable number of AJATC members as stipulated in Section II, paragraph A., regardless of the
number of members present. In the event that the parties are divided on an issue, each party
may cast its full vote as if all were present. However, a vote to abstain is an official vote, it
represents one of the votes the sponsoring party is entitled to and is not counted as either a yea
or a nay.
An individual member must be physically present to personally vote on AJATC matters.
Written (absentee) votes are not acceptable for AJATC matters.
D. The AJATC shall meet on a ____________ basis (state the frequency of meetings) and on call
of the Chairman or Secretary when a specific need arises. The AJATC may agree to cancel a
regularly scheduled meeting due to specific or unusual circumstances.
E. The AJATC shall employ a Training Director. The Training Director shall assume such
responsibility and authority for the day-to-day operation of the apprenticeship and training
programs as is delegated by the AJATC. However, all governing responsibility for the
apprenticeship program rests with the AJATCincluding interviewing, selecting and
supervising apprentices and assuring full compliance with these Standards, the Affirmative
Action Plan and the Selection Procedures. The AJATC should make use of the NAJTCs Job
Description for the position of Training Director when determining duties and responsibilities of
the Training Director.
F. The AJATC shall determine the number of apprentices needed to keep the area supplied with an
adequate number of Journey-level workers in the areas covered by these Standards. The AJATC
shall consider all factors (employment opportunities, attrition, etc.) having a bearing on the
number of apprentices needed when determining the number to indenture. The AJATC shall
also consider its capability to provide on-the-job training (OJT) and related instructional
training.
G. The AJATC shall select apprentices without discrimination because of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex or ageexcept the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. The
AJATC does not, and will not, discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability
because of the disability of such individualas per the Affirmative Action Plan and Selection
Procedures made a part of these Standards.

H. The AJATC shall see that each apprentice satisfactorily completes the minimum course
materials produced by the NJATC.
I. The AJATC shall strive to see that each apprentice receives supervised on-the-job experience in
the work processes and job tasks as outlined in these Standards (see Section XVI).
J. The AJATC shall determine the adequacy of each participating employer to provide the
apprentice the necessary training needed to gain experience in the various job tasks and work
processes of the trade.
K. In order to provide diversity of training and/or employment opportunities, the AJATC shall have
full power and authority, as per the Areawide Training Agreement, to transfer apprentices from
one job or employer to another.
L. All OJT transfers and assignments shall be issued by the AJATC as set forth in the Areawide
Training Agreement, using a form similar to that shown in Appendix B of these Standards.
M. While the apprentice is on the jobsite, it shall be the exclusive responsibility of the Employer to
provide the apprentice a safe and healthful workplace and conditions of employment and work
assignments that the apprentice can safely perform (See Section XIV).
All such work shall be performed under the supervision of a Journey-level worker, acting on
behalf of the Employer.
It is the exclusive responsibility of the Employer to ensure safety and health of its employees.
Nothing in these Standards is intended to diminish the Employers exclusive responsibility in
this regard, or to make the AJATC and/or its officers, agents or representatives liable for any
employees job-related injury, illness or death.
If an unsafe worksite condition is brought to the AJATCs attention, it shall be investigated
immediately by the AJATC and brought to the attention of the employer and the Local Union.
Failure to respond to any recommendations made by the AJATC shall be just cause for
removing any remaining apprentices from a specific jobsite or from the employer.
N. The AJATC cannot, and does not, employ apprentices. Therefore, it is not obligated to actually
employ the apprentice but shall use every effort to keep the apprentice employed in a
reasonably continuous manner with the participating employers.
The AJATC will fill in the appropriate agency below: Office of Apprenticeship,
U.S. department of labor, or the applicable state apprenticeship agency.
O. Before selected applicants for apprenticeship are given OJT assignments, the AJATC shall see
that each apprentice is properly indentured with the AJATC (through the execution of an
apprenticeship agreement) and registered with the ____________________________________
, hereinafter
referred to as the Registration Agency. The apprenticeship agreement may be canceled at the
request of the apprentice, or may be suspended, canceled or terminated by the sponsor, for good
cause, with due notice to the apprentice and a reasonable opportunity for corrective action, and
with written notice to the apprentice and to the Registration Agency of the final action taken
(see Sections XI, XII and XXI). Vacancies created by the cancellation of the apprenticeship
agreement shall be filled as stipulated in Section XXI, Paragraph F.
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P. The AJATC shall retain all application forms submitted along with all related documents and
materials for a period of five (5) yearsregardless of the application outcome. Such records
shall include all announcements of apprenticeship opportunity. (See Section XXVI)
Q. The AJATC shall maintain complete and accurate records (including employment records) on
all apprentices for a minimum of five (5) years following the last committee actionincluding
graduation (see Section XXVI).
R.The AJATC shall consider and act on all matters, issues or problems concerning apprenticeship
and training to the best of its ability avoiding, if at all possible, referring such to the sponsoring
parties.
S. The AJATC shall establish a written Policy Statement that sets forth the policies, rules and
penalties regarding conduct within the program. The policies, rules and penalties shall be
consistently applied in a nondiscriminatory manner. Every indentured apprentice shall be
provided a copy of the Policy Statement at time of indenture and a copy of all subsequent
modifications. A copy of the AJATCs Policy Statement and subsequent changes to it shall be
submitted to the Registration Agency in a timely manner.
Attach a copy of the local AJATCs written policy statement as Appendix D.
T. The AJATC or its subcommittee(s), will hear and consider all violations of its policies and rules
and of the apprenticeship agreement, and shall make such rulings in a consistent and
nondiscriminatory manner.
U. The AJATC shall establish and implement a written complaint procedure in accordance with
Section XXI. A copy of the complaint procedure shall be provided to every apprentice.
V.The AJATC shall make an annual report to the sponsoring parties carefully reviewing its work
for the preceding year, including a review of the current Affirmative Action Plan, its overall
effectiveness, and changes made to the Plan as a result of the review. Such report shall not
include any information identifying individual apprentices in any manner.
W. The AJATC shall call upon the NJATC and professional consultants for assistance and guidance
when deemed necessary.
X. The AJATC shall work cooperatively with the NJATC in completing Industry surveys and
annual reports, and in maintaining the Industrys National Standards.
Y.It shall be the duty of the AJATC to see that all sections of these Standards, the Affirmative
Action Plan, the Selection Procedures, Policy Statement(s), Rules and Regulations are enforced
without discrimination.
SECTION IV - Qualifications & Duties of Participating Employers
An employer who is eligible to train apprentices shall be signatory to the local CBA, comply with
the qualifying requirements as set forth in the basic labor agreement and be able to provide the
necessary work experience for training as determined by the AJATC. Participating employers must
comply with all provisions of the apprenticeship program including the registered Standards of
Apprenticeship, the Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedures, and the AJATCs policies
and rules. The employer shall only secure apprentices through the AJATC. Signatory employers
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shall contribute to the AJATC trust fund the rate established by the joint sponsors of the AJATC and
as stipulated in the AJATCs Trust Agreement.
While the apprentice is on the jobsite it shall be the responsibility of the Employer to provide to the
apprentice a safe and healthful workplace and conditions of employment and work assignments that
the apprentice can safely perform.
The employer will determine the ability of its Journey-level workers to adequately train and
supervise the OJT of the apprentice based upon the work processes being learned, and assign
apprentices accordingly.
SECTION V - Term of Apprenticeship
AJATC MUST ENTER THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF HOURS IN PARAGRAPH A. (MININMUM
144 HOURS PER YEAR, AJATC MAY INCREASE AS DEEMED NECESSARY). IN PARAGRAPH B.
INDICATE THE WAGE PERCENTAGES FOR EACH PERIOD OF APPRENTICESHIP.
THE

A. The AJATC shall see that each apprentice completes a minimum of 7000 hours of reasonably
continuous supervised employment (OJT). The AJATC shall attempt to provide for participation
in all of the work processes as outlined in Section XVI of these Standards.
The apprentice shall participate in a minimum of _________ hours of related classroom training
per year, outside the normal work hours. The AJATC shall require each apprentice to
satisfactorily complete the NJATC Three-Year Outside Lineman Apprenticeship Course
Material.
The AJATC will indicate the percentage of Journeyman wage rate for
each period of apprenticeship.

B.

The following table identifies minimum requirements to enter each Period of Apprenticeship.
This AJATC has established seven periods of apprenticeship as stipulated below.
Period

Percent of
Journeyman Rate

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Completion

_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
100

Minimum
Accumulative
OJT Hours
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000

Related Training

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

N/A
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory Progress
3rd Year School Completed

At the time of registration of these Standards, the average Journeyman rate for the AJATC area is
$__________. The Registration Agency will be notified of all changes to the Journeyman rate in a
timely manner.

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To be advanced, the apprentice must have satisfactorily completed both requirements: OJT hours
accumulated and satisfactory progress in Related Training, as indicated above (see Section XIX).
[Example: To advance to third period, one must have satisfactory progress in related training and must also have
accumulated 2000 hours of OJT with satisfactory performance.]

SECTION VI - Wages
Apprentices shall be employed on a stipulated hourly wage basis, as provided in the local CBA
where they are employed. Increases shall be subject to satisfactory progress on the job and
satisfactory progress or completion of related instruction. See Section V for the periods of
advancement.
SECTION VII - Equal Employment Opportunity Pledge
The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship,
shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or ageexcept
the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. The AJATC does not, and will not,
discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such
individual. The AJATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship
and will operate this apprenticeship program as required under Title 29, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 30, as amended, and other applicable law and/or lawful regulations.
SECTION VIII- Qualification for Apprenticeship
A. Individuals may enter the pool of qualified applicants by any of the following means stated
below. Every individual selected for apprenticeship shall come from this established pool and
shall serve the same probationary period required of all newly indentured apprentices.
Individuals who can show that they meet the conditions in one or more of the means listed
below will be afforded an oral interview by the AJATC or its Subcommittee. Once interviewed,
an applicant shall remain active in the Apprentice Application Record Book, subject to
selection, for a period of two (2) calendar years from the date of interview unless they decline
an offer, request to be removed from the list, or fail to qualify on applicable post-selection
requirements (such as a drug screen), or they are approved for a re-interview after one year
following the date of their most recent interview.
1) To qualify for interview and ranking, applicants must:
FOR

PARAGRAPH

1),

INDICATE SELECTION OF EITHER

OPTION A

OR

OPTION B.

The AJATC has selected Option A under paragraph 1) and has indicated
below which electives under that Option (if any) they would like to include.
Option A
a. complete an application form, accurately responding to all questions and items including
statements indicating that they are:
i. physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential
functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
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ii. able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that
this apprenticeship program covers.
iii. able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their
apprenticeship.
iv. able to climb and work from ladders, poles and towers of various heights.
v. able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
vi. able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
FILL

IN MINIMUM AGE TO BE REQUIRED

b. meet the minimum age requirement of _____ (16, 17 or 18) at the time of application
(must provide evidence of minimum age respecting any applicable State laws or
regulations).
c. obtain a qualifying score, using the electrical trades aptitude test developed and
validated by the American Institutes for Research.
INDICATE

IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVES ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN OPTION A

d. be at least a high school graduate, or have a GED, or, in lieu of a high school diploma or
GED, have a two-year Associate Degree or higher.

e. show evidence of successful completion of: one full credit of high school algebra with a
passing grade, or one post high school algebra course (e.g. Adult Education, Continuing
Education, Community College, etc.) with a passing grade, or provide evidence of
having successfully completed the NJATC Math Course.

f. provide an official transcript(s) for high school and post high school education and
training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable. (Note: schools shall be
requested to obliterate reference to date of birth, years of attendance, graduation date,
age, race and sex, if required by State law or regulation.)

g. possess a valid drivers license.

h. submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and
wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.

i. possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

j. have applied for and met application requirements for a Commercial Drivers License
(CDL).

THE AJATC

OPTION B UNDER PARAGRAPH 1) AND HAS INDICATED

THAT OPTION (IF ANY) THEY WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE.

HAS SELECTED

WHICH ELECTIVES UNDER

Option B
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BELOW

a. complete an application form, accurately responding to all questions and items including
statements indicating that they are:
i. physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential
functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
ii. able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that
this apprenticeship program covers.
iii. able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their
apprenticeship.
iv. able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
v. able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
vi. able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
FILL

IN MINIMUM AGE TO BE REQUIRED

b. meet the minimum age requirement of ____(16, 17 or 18) at the time of application
(must provide evidence of minimum age as required by the AJATC, in accordance with
State laws and regulations).
c. be at least a high school graduate, or have a GED, or in lieu of a high school diploma or
GED, have a two-year Associate Degree or higher.
d. show evidence of successful completion of: one full credit of high school algebra with a
passing grade, or one post high school algebra course (e.g. Adult Education, Continuing
Education, Community College, etc.) with a passing grade, or provide evidence of
having successfully completed the NJATC Math Course.
e. provide an official transcript(s) for high school and post high school education and
training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable. (Note: schools shall be
requested to obliterate reference to date of birth, years of attendance, graduation date,
age, race and sex, if required by State law or regulation.)
INDICATE

IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVES ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN

OPTION B

f. obtain a qualifying score, using the electrical trades aptitude test developed and
validated by the American Institutes for Research.

g. possess a valid Drivers License.

h. submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and
wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.

i. possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

j. have applied for and met application requirements for a Commercial Drivers License
(CDL).

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2) Individuals who can verify (by providing undisputable documenting evidence) that they
have worked a minimum of three-thousand, five-hundred (3500) hours specifically in the
electrical line construction trade (work experience must include climbing and other trade
related work applicable to that of a Lineman or Line apprentice), will qualify for an oral
interview by the AJATC to be considered along with other qualified applicants. To qualify
under this provision, applicants must:
a. complete an application form , accurately responding to all questions and items
including statements indicating that they are:
i. physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential
functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
ii. able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that
this apprenticeship program covers.
iii. able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their
apprenticeship.
iv. able to climb ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
v. able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
vi. able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
b. provide to the AJATC proper, undisputable documentation that defines their experience
in the electrical line construction industry. This documentation must be comprised of
official documents such as tax/payroll records, notarized letters of experience
confirmation and sworn statements. Such documentation must remain with the
applicants record. The AJATC will examine all documentation submitted to determine
qualification of the applicant. The AJATC will schedule an experience evaluation
interview with the applicant if it is deemed appropriate. An absolute minimum of threethousand, five-hundred hours of ELECTRICAL LINE CONSTRUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE
(including climbing) must be proven to meet this qualification. No other form of
electronic or electrical experience/training or construction experience will be given
credit under this provision. (Note: meeting this qualification allows the applicant to be
interviewed during the normal selection processthis is NOT a form of direct entry. If
selected under this provision, the AJATC will determine, using standard means of
evaluation (see Section X), if OJT and/or related instruction credit will be awarded for
previous training and experience.
3) An electrical line construction employee of a nonsignatory employer not qualifying as a
Journeyman when the employer becomes signatory, shall be evaluated by the AJATC, using
consistent, standard, nondiscriminatory means (see Section X), and indentured at the
appropriate period of apprenticeship based on previous work experience and related
training. Note: this is a method of direct entry into the apprenticeship program, whereby all
minimum qualifications in paragraph 1) above, for interview and selection, are waived with
all other post selection requirements remaining in force. For such applicants to be
considered, they must:
a. complete an application form.
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b. provide official, undisputable documentation to show that they were an employee

performing electrical line construction work prior to and at the time the employer
becomes signatory.
c. supply the AJATC with required reliable documentation and adequate verification to
substantiate previous employment and experience to warrant their indenture.
d. be deserving of advanced standing, based upon evaluation by the AJATC (see Section
X).
4) Transfer of Apprenticeship - Direct Entry. In order to transfer an apprenticeship agreement
between two AJATCs having a registered outside apprenticeship program, the following
requirements must be met.
a. The apprentice must submit a written request for transfer, describing in detail the needs
and reasons upon which the request is based.
b. The apprentices sponsoring AJATC must agree to the transfer, acting on behalf of the
official program sponsors for the IBEW and NECA.
c. The receiving AJATC must agree to accept the transfer, acting on behalf of the official
program sponsors for the IBEW and NECA.
d. The receiving AJATC shall have complete access to all apprenticeship records pertaining
to the transferring apprentice.
e. The transferring apprentice must:
(1) complete an application form.
(2) provide to the AJATC official documentation pertaining to their participation in the
apprenticeship program that they are transferring from. An official copy of all
records established with the sponsoring AJATC (including a copy of the application
form and the apprenticeship agreementproperly registered with the Registration
Agency) and other information submitted shall be provided to the receiving AJATC.
The receiving AJATC will examine all documentation submitted before granting
permission to transfer. All such records shall become part of the receiving AJATCs
permanent files.
(3) upon being accepted by the receiving AJATC, have their existing apprenticeship
agreement terminated.
(4) have indenture proceedings initiated immediately by the receiving AJATC and the
appropriate Registration Agency. The Registration Agency will be provided with all
documentation necessary and/or required to verify that the transfer is justifiable.
Those accepted for transfer will be given full credit for on-the-job training experience and
related instruction successfully completed while indentured in an IBEW/NECA outside
apprenticeship program.
The AJATC will check to indicate if the fifty percent provision is to be
included.
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5) An individual who signs an authorization card during an organizing effortwherein fifty

percent or more of the employees have signed authorization cards, whether or not the
employer becomes signatoryand is an employee of the non-signatory electrical contractor
and does not qualify as a Journeyman, shall be evaluated by the AJATC, using consistent,
standard, nondiscriminatory means (see Section X), and indentured at the appropriate period
of apprenticeship based on previous work experience and related training. Note: this is a
method of direct entry into the apprenticeship program, whereby all minimum qualifications
in paragraph 1) above, for interview and selection, are waived with all other post selection
requirements remaining in force. All employees of the non-signatory electrical line
contractor must have been offered the opportunity to sign authorization cards. For such
applicants to be considered, they must:
a. complete an application form.
b. have previous work experience (with non-participating employer(s)) that warrants some
OJT credit, based on the provision of these Standards (see Section X).
c. provide reliable documentation and adequate verification (which shall be recorded and
securely filed in the applicants file) to substantiate previous employment and
experience, in order to qualify for direct entry under this provision.
d. provide official documentation to show length of employment with present electrical
line employer and all other previous electrical line employers.
6) A military veteran who completed military technical training school in a Military
Occupational Specialty (MOS) applicable to the electrical line construction/maintainer craft
(as determined by the AJATC), and can document a minimum of two (2) years of military
experience in that MOS, will qualify for an oral interview by the AJATC to be considered
along with other qualified applicants. Note: meeting this qualification allows the applicant
to be interviewed during the normal selection processthis is NOT a form of direct entry. If
selected under this provision, the AJATC will determine, using standard means of evaluation
(see Section X), if OJT and/or related instruction credit will be awarded for previous
training and experience. All post selection requirements remain in force. To qualify under
this provision, applicants must:
a. complete an application form, accurately responding to all questions and items including
statements indicating that they are:
i. physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential
functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
ii. able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that
this apprenticeship program covers.
iii. able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their
apprenticeship.
iv. able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
v. able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
vi. able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
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b. have previous military work experience in the identified MOS as stipulated above.
c. provide reliable documentation and adequate verification (which shall be recorded and
securely filed in the applicants file) to substantiate previous military training and
experience, in order to qualify for interview under this provision.
The AJATC will check to indicate if the Jobs Corps provision is to be included.

7) Youth who completed a Jobs Corps training program in the occupation of electrical line
construction/maintainer, who obtain a qualifying score on the electrical trades aptitude test
developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research, will qualify for an oral
interview by the AJATC to be considered along with other qualified applicants. Note:
meeting this qualification allows the applicant to be interviewed during the normal selection
processthis is NOT a form of direct entry. If selected under this provision, the AJATC will
determine, using standard means of evaluation (see Section X), if OJT and/or related
instruction credit will be awarded for previous training and experience. All post selection
requirements remain in force. To qualify under this provision, applicants must:
a. complete and application form, accurately responding to all questions and items
including statements indicating that they are:
i. physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential
functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations/
ii. able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that
this apprenticeship program covers.
iii. able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their
apprenticeship.
iv. able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
v. able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
vi. able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
b. provide reliable documentation and adequate verification (which shall be recorded and
securely filed in the applicants file) to substantiate Job Corps training and graduation, in
order to qualify for an interview under this provision.
c. obtain a qualifying score, using the electrical trades aptitude test developed and
validated by the American Institutes for Research.
B. Applicants selected for apprenticeship shall be employed only with participating (signatory)
employers upon becoming indentured.
C. All selected applicants (including direct entry) must provide the documentation specified to
complete their application. Regardless of how one qualifies for apprenticeship, following
selection, but prior to indenture, ALL individuals being offered an apprenticeship will qualify
on:
The AJATC will check the appropriate boxes to indicate local requirements.
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1. A physical examination conducted by a licensed physician in order to determine if the

selected applicant is capable of performing the essential functions of the trade, with or
without reasonable accommodations being made. Cost of the examination is to be borne
by the AJATC.

2. A physical examination conducted by a licensed physician in order to determine if the

selected applicant is capable of performing the essential functions of the trade, with or
without reasonable accommodations being made. Cost of the examination is to be borne
by the selected applicant.*

3. A physical examination is not required.

*THE

LOCAL AJATC MUST ASCERTAIN IF THERE EXISTS STATE LAW, OR REGULATION HAVING THE EFFECT OF
LAW, THAT REQUIRES THE AJATC TO PAY FOR THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.

if the local AJATC has a Drug Policy, that written Policy must be submitted
with these Standards.

1. A drug-screen test. Cost of the test is to be borne by the AJATC.

2. A drug-screen test. Cost of the test is to be borne by the selected applicant*.

3. A drug-screen test is not required.

*THE

LOCAL AJATC MUST ASCERTAIN IS THERE EXISTS STATE LAW, OR REGULATION HAVING THE EFFECT OF
LAW, THAT REQUIRES THE AJATC TO PAY FOR THE DRUG SCREEN TEST.

The AJATCs Drug Policy is a part of its official Rules and Policies. Applicants shall be notified
that such a policy exists and given an opportunity to review it.
Check the box to indicate that the AJATC requires apprentices to obtain a
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within a specified period of time. Enter
time limit.

As a condition of acceptance, Apprentices must obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

within _______ days of signing their apprenticeship indenture agreement.

SECTION IX - Application Process, Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedure

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be in accordance with the
written Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedure approved by the Registration Agency and
made a part of these Standards.
This apprenticeship programs Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedure are in compliance
with the guidelines established by the NJATC.

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SECTION X - Credit for On-the-Job Skill Acquisition and Previous Related Training
A. Candidates with previous knowledge and skill acquisition in the electrical line ruction trade can
ask for and have such work and job experience evaluated by the AJATC prior to signing an
Apprenticeship Agreement. Where such experience warrants, the AJATC will place the
apprentice in the appropriate period with the commensurate wages as determined by the
AJATC. Such advanced credit and standing shall be subject to review prior to advancement
beyond the probationary period.
The AJATC will use consistent and equal ways and means for measuring and evaluating
individuals to determine how much credit to award, for both OJT and related training.
The AJATC will award as much credit as possible based on equitable, nondiscriminatory
evaluation of both OJT and related instruction. Hours of OJT credit awarded and related
instruction placement level are independent of one another. Those awarded OJT credit and
assigned to the appropriate pay period classification may be given additional time to
successfully complete related instructional requirements.
The granting of advanced standing or credit for previously acquired experience, training, or
skills shall be applied equally to all applicants and measured against the work processes, with
commensurate wages for any progression step so granted.
B. After signing the apprenticeship agreement and being employed the apprentice cannot request
an evaluation of past experience.
C. Advance standing is subject to review throughout the probationary period. During this time,
OJT and classroom performance will be evaluated to determine if any readjustment concerning
OJT or related training status is warranted, including reevaluation and reassignment of
apprenticeship period and level of related instruction, as the AJATC determines.
Check to indicate that paragraph D. should be included. The local AJATC must
attach a copy of its Policy for incorporation into the local Standards.

D.

The AJATC permits individuals with previous education and training to test out of related
courses. It has developed a nondiscriminatory policy adopting uniform written and proficiencytype examinations to be used in determining whether or not to award credit and waive specific
course(s), or areas(s) of training.

SECTION XI - The Apprenticeship Agreement

A. Before being employed as an apprentice or enrolled in apprenticeship related instruction classes,
the selected applicant will sign an Apprenticeship Agreement (indenture) with the AJATC. The
Apprenticeship Agreement will immediately be submitted to the Registration Agency for
approval. These Standards of Apprenticeship, including the Affirmative Action Plan and
Selection Procedures, shall be considered a part of the Apprenticeship Agreement. (See
Appendix C, Apprenticeship Agreement.)
Attach an original clean copy of your Apprenticeship Agreement if it differs
from the sample found in Appendix C.
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B. Prior to signing the apprenticeship agreement, each selected applicant shall be given an
opportunity to read and review these Standards, the AJATCs written Rules and Policies, the
apprenticeship agreement and the sections of the CBA that pertains to apprenticeship. Selected
applicants shall sign an acknowledgement that they have reviewed the documents and are
willing to abide by them (See Appendix D).
the AJATC will enter the appropriate number in Paragraph C. Three copies are
usually sufficient, some states may require additional copies.
C. The AJATC shall have ______ copies of the apprenticeship agreement properly completed.
Each copy shall be signed by the apprentice and the AJATC. All copies will be submitted to the
Registration Agency. Two (2) copies will be returned to the AJATC, one (1) shall be provided
to the apprentice, and one (1) shall be retained and filed by the AJATC. An additional copy of
the Apprenticeship Agreement will be provided to the Veterans State Approving agency for
those veteran apprentices desiring access to any benefits to which they are entitled.
SECTION XII - Probationary Period
Appropriate number of hours (2000 recommended) must be entered in the
following paragraph by the local AJATC.
The first ________ hours of OJT and satisfactory performance in related classroom training during
such time shall constitute the probationary period. During this period the apprenticeship agreement
may be canceled by either party without the formality of a hearing. The Registration Agency shall
be notified of such cancellations. Furthermore, the Registration Agency shall be notified of any
extension of the probationary period (documenting action taken to address the issue(s) involved) in
lieu of terminating the apprenticeship agreement.
During the first six (6) months of the probationary period, the AJATC shall be responsible to see
that the apprentice is adequately instructed in climbing and that the apprentices aptitude and ability
in this important area are demonstrated prior to the apprentice being advanced from probationary
status.
During the probationary period, the AJATC shall make a thorough review of the apprentices ability
and development. Advanced standing for previous training or experience does not reduce the
probationary period.
Applicants awarded advanced standing at the time of indenture shall have their demonstrated skill,
knowledge and overall performance evaluated during the probationary period. Adjustments, to the
assigned period of apprenticeship and/ or level of related classroom training may be made during
the probationary period, following appropriate reviews and evaluation by the AJATC. Such
reviews and determinations shall be properly documented and applied equally to all apprentices
with proper notice to the Registration Agency.
Prior to the end of the probationary period, action must be taken on each probationary apprentice to
end the probation, extend the probation, or cancel the apprenticeship agreement. All parties to the
Apprenticeship Agreement will be notified of such action.
After the probationary period, the Apprenticeship Agreement may be canceled at the request of the
apprentice, or may be suspended or canceled by the AJATC for reasonable cause after documented
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due notice to the apprentice and a reasonable opportunity for corrective action. In such cases, the
AJATC will provide written notice to the apprentice and to the Registration Agency of the final
action taken.
SECTION XIII - Related Instruction
A. Each apprentice shall be required to participate in non-compensable related instructions away
from the job as specified below.
B. Topics to be studied (completed) as part of the required NJATC curriculum shall include, but
not be limited to those listed. The order of presentation and/or year of presentation may change
from time to time:
FIRST YEAR 144 HOURS MIN.

SECOND YEAR 144 HOURS MIN.

CLIMBING TECHNIQUE & SAFEGUARDS

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
ELECTRICAL THEORY
INDUSTRY ORIENTATION
JOB INFORMATION
LINE CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION
MATHEMATICS
OSHA/SAFETY AWARENESS
RIGGING
SAFETY & HEALTH AWARENESS

BLUEPRINT READING
DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS, TESTING & REPAIR
ELECTRICAL THEORY
INDUSTRY ORIENTATION
JOB INFORMATION
LINE CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION
MATHEMATICS
OSHA/SAFETY AWARENESS
STREET LIGHTING
SURVEYING
TRANSFORMERS

THIRD YEAR 144 HOURS MIN.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
ELECTRICAL THEORY
FIBER OPTICS
INDUSTRY ORIENTATION
JOB INFORMATION
LIVE LINE MAINTENANCE
MARKETING
POWER QUALITY
SAFETY & HEALTH AWARENESS
SUBSTATIONS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, REPAIR & CERTIFICATION

C. Each apprentice shall be required to satisfactorily complete all NJATC apprenticeship course
materials as a minimum requirement for related instruction. The AJATC may require additional
related training to meet industry needs.
D. The time spent in related classroom instruction shall be in addition to the required minimum
hours of on-the-job training. The minimum number of classroom hours per year may change
from time to time in order to meet training needs.

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E. The AJATC shall secure competent Instructors whose knowledge, experience and ability to
teach shall be carefully examined and monitored. When possible, the Instructors shall take the
teacher training courses made available from the NJATC.
The local AJATC will check to indicate inclusion of the following paragraph.

Attendance, participation and completion of the Industrys Four-Year National Training Institute
Teacher-Training Program will be required.
F. The AJATC shall secure the instructional aids and equipment it deems necessary to provide
quality instructions.
G. The Instructors shall administer NJATC standardized tests in a timely manner. Such tests shall
be evaluated and scored by the Instructor and reviewed with the class, when possible.
Immediately following class reviews of the tests the Instructor shall return all tests and
materials to the AJATC for proper filing. No tests or test materials will be left in the hands of
any apprentice. The AJATC and the Instructors will be prudent and diligent in all efforts to
protect the integrity of the testing materials.
H. The AJATC shall monitor the apprentices performance in related training and take appropriate
action to encourage improvement where warranted. The AJATC will require performance
reports to be filed on a regular basis by the instructor, evaluating the apprentices related
instructional training performance. Such reports shall be maintained by the AJATC as part of its
official file for each apprenticeproviding an accumulative record of performance in related
training.
I. The AJATC shall inform each graduating apprentice of availability of college credit through the
NJATCs College Credit Program with the American Council on Education (ACE), and any
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or college degree programs that may be available.

SECTION XIV - Safety and Health Training

A. The employer shall instruct the apprentice in safe and healthful work practices and shall ensure
that the apprentice is trained in facilities and other environments that are in compliance with
either the Occupational Safety and Health Act standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor
under Public Law 91-596, dated December 29, 1970 and as amended by Public Law 101-552,
dated November 5, 1990, or State, or Local standards that have been found to be at least as
effective as the Federal standards.
B. While on the jobsite, it shall be the responsibility of the Employer to provide the apprentice a
safe and healthful workplace and conditions of employment, and work assignments that the
apprentice can safely perform.
The AJATC shall check the appropriate boxes to indicate training to be
provided.

C.

The AJATC shall see that all apprentices complete CPR/First Aid training during their
probationary period. The AJATC shall also attempt to see that graduates of its apprenticeship
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program possesses a current CPR/First Aid card. NOTE: This training requires additional
classroom hours.

D.

The AJATC shall see that each apprentice successfully completes the NJATC, OSHA approved,
Ten-Hour Construction Safety course, before beginning the Second-Year of related instructional
training. NOTE: There will be additional classroom time (estimated at 15 hours) needed to
complete this training.

E.

The AJATC shall see that each apprentice successfully completes the additional NJATC/OSHA
training course materials necessary to acquire the OSHA Thirty-Hour Cardwithin one calendar
year from the date of completion of the Ten-Hour course. NOTE: This training will require
additional time estimated to be approximately fifteen to twenty clock hours.

SECTION XV - Hours of Work

A. The apprentice shall work the hours that are specified in the applicable CBA. The apprentices
work shall not interfere with attending related instructional classes.
The AJATC shall maintain a standard procedure to best ensure reasonable continuous
employment for all apprentices. The AJATC, or its subcommittee, shall make all OJT
assignments, reassignments and transfersensuring adequate training and employment
opportunities. Should the current employer be unable to provide the apprentice full
employment on a reasonably continuous basis in the work processes outlined in these
Standards, the apprentice may be transferred or reassigned to another participating employer as
determined by the AJATC.
B. In the event that the AJATC is unable to provide an eligible apprentice an on-the-job training
assignment, apprentices may seek temporary employment outside of the electrical line
construction industry. Regardless of employment status, apprentices must continue to report for
their regularly scheduled related instructional classes. Additionally, apprentices shall remain at
all times subject to immediate call by the AJATC for an on-the-job training assignment given by
the AJATC. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall a participating employer be denied the assignment
of an apprentice due to an apprentice temporarily working outside the Collective Bargaining
Agreement. Failure to immediately comply with instructions to return to the AJATC for an onthe-job training assignment may result in termination of the apprentices apprenticeship
agreement.
SECTION XVI - Work Experience
The AJATC must enter the appropriate number of hours in the work processes
schedule under the heading Approx. Hours OJT. Local AJATCs may add to the
work processes prior to submitting these Standards to the NJATC for Industry
approval.
A. In order to provide for the development of the necessary trade skills in the various work
processes, the AJATC shall attempt to provide the apprentice with OJT in the following
categories, as job training assignments permit.
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WORK PROCESS

SAMPLE HOURS

APPROX.

HOURS OJT

FIRST PERIOD
Perform duties as prescribed by the written policy
statement of the Committee, providing for work
both on the ground and aloft including climbing to
assure stability for the trade before probationary
period expires.

1000

______________

TRANSMISSION - STEEL
Assembly and erection of steel towers, including
cellular towers, placement of footings and materials,
attachment of insulators and the stringing, splicing,
dead-ending, armor rodding, and clipping of
conductors.

1000

______________

TRANSMISSION - WOOD
Framing, erection, and guying of wood-poles and the
installation of hardware insulators and conductors
thereon.

500

______________

TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION - SUBSTATIONS
Assembly and erection of steel and wood components
and the installation and connection of busses,
grounds, switches, circuit breakers, transformers,
regulators, and other substation equipment.

1000

______________

DISTRIBUTION NEW CONSTRUCTION

Material handling, framing, and erection of poles,
installation of anchors and guys, stringing, splicing,
sagging of conductors and fiber on de-energized
construction work. Installation of cable and electrical
components on de-energized underground (URD)
systems.

500

______________

DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE AND RE-BUILD

General maintenance work near energized distribution
conductors including pole replacement, conductor
replacement, changing insultators and cross-arms,
changing and installing transformers, capacitors,
regulators, switches, and other electrical components.

500

______________

STREET LIGHTING
Installation and maintenance of street lighting
systems, traffic systems and the associated control
systems.

500

______________

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WORK PROCESS

SAMPLE HOURS

DISTRIBUTION LIVE LINE MAINTENANCE

Rubber glove work on energized primary and
secondary distribution circuits. Hot stick work on
distribution, sub-transmission and transmission
circuits.

2000

TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS OF OJT

7,000

APPROX. HOURS OJT

______________

7,000

B. The AJATC shall require each apprentice to submit a work report on a monthly basis. Such
reports shall be maintained by the AJATC as part of its official file for each apprentice. Further
the AJATC shall use reports to provide an accumulative OJT record of experience in the various
work processes for each apprentice. OJT reports similar to the sample shown in Appendix E
and referenced in Section XIX of these Standards shall be used for reporting purposes.
C. All work (OJT) shall be performed under the supervision of a Journey-level worker.
Supervision will not be of such nature as to prevent the development of responsibility and
initiative. Work may be laid out by the employers designated supervisor based on the
apprentices skills and ability to perform the job tasks, after which the apprentice shall be
permitted to perform job tasks in order to develop job skills and trade competencies.
D. An apprentice shall not supervise the work of any other apprentice or workers of any other
classification.
Section XVII - Number of Apprentices: The Ratio
The numeric ratio of apprentices to Journeymen, consistent with proper supervision, training, safety
and continuity of employment, shall be as specified in Areawide Training Agreement applicable to
these Standards.
SECTION XVIII - Temporary Training Opportunities
Apprentices may be permitted to receive OJT and related training on a temporary basis with
another IBEW/NECA AJATC, provided the two AJATCs, their representative parent organizations
and the apprentice agree on such assignment. Before apprentices are given a temporary OJT
assignment, they must supply the host AJATC with an official copy of their apprenticeship
agreementclearly indicating that it has been properly registered with the applicable Registration
Agency. The apprentices sponsoring AJATC shall also supply the apprentice with an introductory
Temporary Assignment Form, similar to the sample shown in Appendix I. The Assignment Form
shall summarize the apprentices level of training, including any special safety certifications and/or
qualifications the apprentice has received. The Assignment Form shall be utilized by the host
AJATC to ensure that the apprentice is provided with a job assignment that is suitable for his/her
current level of training and skills. Apprentices shall remain subject to immediate reassignment by
the AJATC with whom they are indentured. Failure to immediately comply with such instruction to
return to the AJATC with whom they are indentured may result in the termination of the
apprentices apprenticeship agreement; in which case, they would no longer be employable under
the any IBEW CBA.
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SECTION XIX - Advancement of Apprentices

A. Every four months during the first year of apprenticeship, and yearly thereafter, the AJATC
shall examine the progress of the apprentice on the job and in related instruction. A
performance evaluation form similar to that provided in Appendix F of these Standards shall be
used. The AJATC will also receive a monthly OJT training report showing the experience and
training in the various work processes acquired by the apprentice and evaluating the apprentice.
See Appendix E for sample form.
B. The AJATC shall evaluate the apprentices overall performance and accomplishments at the end
of each period. Action must be taken on each apprentice to approve advancement, extend
present rating for a specified probationary period, or cancel the apprenticeship agreement, with
due notice to the apprentice and a reasonable opportunity for corrective action. Proper
documentation shall be maintained of all action taken by the AJATC.
Section XX - Local AJATC Rules and Policies
A. The apprentice is subject to the written Rules and Policies of the AJATC as presently in
existence, or as may be adopted or modified from time to time. The AJATC will provide the
Registration Agency with a copy of the written Rules and Policies and any modifications
thereto.
B. The apprentice will be provided with a copy of the written Rules and Policies and will sign an
acknowledgment receipt of same (see Appendix D). This procedure will be followed whenever
revisions or modifications are made to the Rules and Policies.
SECTION XXI - Adjustment of Differences: Cancellation or Resignation of Apprenticeship Agreement

A. The AJATC shall have full authority and responsibility to review and shall seek to resolve all
issues and/or disputes pertaining to all apprenticeship and training matters.
B. Apprenticeship agreements may be canceled at any time during the term of apprenticeship as
follows. The apprenticeship agreement may be canceled at the request of the apprentice or may
be suspended for a specified period of time, canceled or terminated by the AJATC, for good
cause, with due notice to the apprentice and a reasonable opportunity for corrective action.
Written notice shall be provided to the apprentice and to the Registration Agency of any such
action taken (probation extension, suspension or cancellation).
Individuals who have been suspended or terminated from apprenticeship shall not be assigned
as an apprentice by the AJATC, or its subcommittee(s). Such individuals are not eligible to
participate in any related apprentice training activities. Furthermore, they are not eligible for
any job assignment as a Lineman or apprentice (unless selected and reindentured) under an
IBEW Outside Agreement until two (2) years after they should have completed apprenticeship
under their indenture. Such individuals may be reclassified as a Groundman, Line Clearance
Tree Trimmer, Equipment Operator, Traffic Signal Technician, Substation Technician, etc., or
other previously held classification.

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C. Apprentices shall have the right to request an appearance before the AJATC, or its
subcommittee, concerning specific issues or matters dealing with their apprenticeship
agreement. Such requests must be in writing.
D. Complaint Procedure - In lieu of establishing a Complaint Review Body, the AJATC will supply
all apprentices with a copy of the Notice found in Appendix G. The sponsor will provide all
current information called for in the Notice.
Complete the Notice found in appendix g and attach it.
The AJATC has full authority to supervise the enforcement of these Standards. Its decision will
be final and binding on the employer, the local union and the apprentice, unless otherwise noted
below.
If applicants or apprentices believe an issue exists that adversely affects their participation on
the apprenticeship program or violates the provisions of the Apprenticeship Agreement or
Standards, relief may be sought through one or more of the following avenues, based on the
nature of the issue:
1. For issues regarding wages, hours, working conditions, and other issues covered by the
Collective Bargaining Agreement, apprentices may seek resolution through the applicable
Grievance and Arbitration Articles of the Collective Bargaining Agreement after first
bringing documented evidence to the AJATC, or its subcommittee.
2. The local AJATC shall hear and consider all complaints of violations concerning the
Apprenticeship Agreement and the registered Standards. The local AJATC shall make such
rulings as it deems necessary in each individual case. Either party to the Apprenticeship
Agreement may consult with the Registration Agency for an interpretation of any provision
of the Standards over which differences occur.
3. Any apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship who believes they have been discriminated
against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or ageexcept the applicant
must meet the minimum age requirementwith regard to apprenticeship, or that the equal
opportunity standards with respect to their selection have not been followed in the operation
of the apprenticeship program, may contact directly the Federal, State or local Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and/or the U.S. Department of Labor,
Office of Apprenticeship or their local Registration Agency (see Appendix G).
Complaints to the U.S. Department of Labor, which may be filed by the apprentice or
through an authorized representative of the apprentice, must be filed not later than 180 days
from the date of the alleged discrimination or specified failure to follow the equal
opportunity standards. The complaint shall be in writing and shall be signed by the
complainant. It must include the name, address and telephone number of the person
allegedly discriminated against, the Program Sponsor involved, and a brief description of
the circumstances of the failure to apply the equal opportunity standard.
The AJATC shall provide each applicant and apprentice with this complaint procedure and the
names and addresses of the local, State and Federal contacts for receiving complaints (see
Appendix G). This procedure is also a part of the Affirmative Action Plan.
E. The Complaint Procedure shall be equitably applied to all applicants and apprentices.
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F. When an apprentices indenture (apprenticeship agreement) is terminated before satisfactory

completion of their apprenticeship, the resulting vacancy may be filled by selecting and
indenturing the next individual from the current eligibility list; provided all indentured
apprentices who are available for on-the-job training assignments are so assigned. In the event
that related instructional training classes are not available in the immediate future, the
individual(s) indentured shall begin informational/awareness classes just as soon as possible.
These courses may include topics such as: Industry Awareness, Communications, Productivity,
Marketing, CPR, Tech Math, Safety Awareness and General Orientation.
Section XXII - Certification of Completion
The AJATC will indicate if the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) requirement
is to be included.

Include Licensing (CDL) Requirement. Do NOT include Licensing (CDL) Requirement.

A. Upon satisfactory completion of the NJATCs Three-Year course of study, accumulation of a
minimum of 7,000 hours of OJT, and acquisition of the appropriate Commercial Drivers
License (CDL); the AJATC will certify to the sponsoring parties, to the NJATC and to the
Registration Agency that the apprentice has satisfied the requirements of his or her
apprenticeship agreement.
B. The AJATC will present each graduating apprentice with a Certificate of Completion issued by
the NJATC (see Appendix H for sample). The AJATC shall request a Completion Certificate
from the NJATC for every individual completing the apprenticeship program. Each Certificate
shall be approved and signed by the officers of the AJATC. The AJATC shall likewise submit a
signed request for a Completion Certificate to the Registration Agency.
C. The AJATC will notify the IBEW Local Union of the date of each satisfactory completion,
allowing the Local Union to reclassify the individual as per IBEW By-Laws, Rules and Policies.
The AJATC will likewise notify the graduating apprentices current employer and the NECA
Chapter.
SECTION XXIII - Program Registration
These Standards of Apprenticeship will be approved by the NJATC and properly registered with the
appropriate Registration Agency (see Sections I and III).
SECTION XXIV - Modification of these Standards
Rapid changes in the electrical industry may require modification or revision of these Standards
from time to time. Such modification, when adopted by the AJATC, shall be first submitted to the
NJATC for approval and then approved and registered by the Registration Agency before
implementation. Modification or changes in these Standards, including amendments, shall not alter
conditions of apprenticeship already in force without the consent of all parties involved.

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SECTION XXV - Program Deregistration

This program may be deregistered upon the voluntary action of the sponsor by the sponsors
request to the Registration Agency for cancellation of the registration. The program may also be
deregistered for reasonable cause by the Registration Agency, in accordance with its formal
deregistration proceedings.
Upon deregistration or voluntary cancellation of the program, the sponsor will inform each
apprentice, within 15 days, of the deregistration or cancellation and the effect of such action. This
notification will conform to the requirements of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29.7
and any applicable State or local regulations.
SECTION XXVI - Maintenance of Records
The AJATC shall maintain for a period of five (5) years all records relating to: apprentice
applications (regardless of outcome), the employment and training of apprentices and information
relevant to the operation of the program. This includes, but is not limited to records on the
recruitment, application and selection of apprentices, periodic advancements, disciplinary action,
layoffs, terminations, rates of pay, hours of on-the-job training and related instruction, evaluations
and other pertinent data. This DOES NOT include AJATC Trust Fund records, which shall be
maintained indefinitely.
All AJATC records shall be made available upon request of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of
Apprenticeship or the applicable Registration Agency. This provision DOES NOT include AJATC
Trust Fund records.
ADDENDUM
Apprentice Electrical Technician When the AJATC program operation includes a classification of
apprentice electrical technician, traffic signal, or some other specialty classification related to
Outside Line Construction; an addendum will be included in the apprenticeship program and
submitted to the Registration Agency for approval as a prior condition of registration and must
contain the following information:
A. A schedule of work experience for the specific apprenticable occupation in which training is to
be given totaling _________ hours.
B. The type of electrical technician must be identified; i.e., apprentice CATV technician, etc.
C. A copy of the addendum must be supplied to the NJATC office.

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JOINTLY ADOPTED BY AJATC ON THIS _________ DAY OF____________________, ____________.

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SIGNATURE OF AJATC CHAIRMAN

_____________________________
DATE

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SIGNATURE OF AJATC SECRETARY

_____________________________
DATE

REGISTERED WITH

AND

APPROVED BY THE NJATC:

___________________________________
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REGISTERED WITH

AND

_____________________________
DATE

APPROVED BY:

____________________________________
REGISTRATION AGENCY

____________________________
DATE

BY:__________________________________
REGISTRATION AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE

TITLE:________________________

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