To be entered in the National Center for Construction, Education, and Research (NCCER) National Craft Training Registry and to comply with apprenticeship and student record keeping, you must complete this Grade and Wage Release Form.
I hereby authorize:
to verify information in my craft training records and to forward copies of my transcripts and/or wage progression information to each other or third parties upon request. I release and hold harmless EVIT, CAC, ABA, NCCER, DES, and VA for this verification process and submittal of student records.
Students must be employed when starting this process.
Definitions
Student - Any person who is currently enrolled in ABA/AGC classes that has not signed a D.O.L. indenturement agreement. Attending classes does not mean one is an indentured apprentice.
Apprentice - An individual who has signed an Apprenticeship Agreement. This is not done automatically upon registration. ABA staff will usually present the agreement for signatures two - four weeks after starting the program.
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship - The Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship (Journeyman Card/Wallet Card) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor to those registered apprentices certified and documented as successfully completing all the apprentice training requirements outlined in the Standards of Apprenticeship.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) - Tasks learned on-the-job in which the student must become proficient before a completion certificate is awarded. The learning must be through structured, supervised work experience. 2,000 OJT hours per year (1,000 per six months / semester) are required.
Related Instruction (RI / Classroom) - Instruction designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the theoretical and technical subjects related to the student's occupation. Such instruction may be given in a classroom, through occupational or industrial courses, or by correspondence courses of equivalent value, electronic media, or other forms of self-study approved by the Registration Agency.
By initialing each box below, I agree and understand the following:
Attendance
The U.S. Department of Labor (D.O.L.) requires each apprentice to complete a minimum of 144 hours Related Instruction (RI) per year of apprenticeship. The program is divided into 2 consecutive semesters consisting of 72 hours each.
First absence - apprentices are required to notify their instructor as soon as they know they will miss class.
Second absence - apprentices are required to notify their instructor and the ABA office as soon as they know they will miss class. The apprentice's employer will also be notified.
Third absence - apprentices missing three classes are at risk of not completing the requiered RI. As such, third absences will only be allowed in extreme circumstances and must have required documentation such as a doctor's note, obituary, or accident report.
If too may hours are missed in a semester and it will not be possible to meet the 72 hour minimum, the student will be withdrawn from class and required to restart the semester from the beginning at the next scheduled semester's start date.
Arriving 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early will result in an absence of 1/2 of the class.
Absence due to working overtime is never accepted and will not be excused.
Absences due to health reasons, family issues, or other exceptional circumstances will be considered at the Director's discretion.
I understand and agree to the ABA's attendance policy as stated above.
OJT Hour Submission
On the Job Training (OJT) Hours
The U.S. Department of Labor (D.O.L.) requires each apprentice to complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of OJT per year of apprenticeship, 1,000 hours per semester.
OJT hours must be submitted monthly.
At each semesters conclusion, apprentices who fall behind submitting their required OJT hours will not be advanced to the next level.
At program conclusion, your Certificate of Completion will not be requested until the minimum of 8,000 hours have been submitted and approved.
I understand and agree to the OJT policy.
Refund / Withdrawal Policy
By registering for classes, Apprentice agrees to pay all applicable tuition and registration fees unless other arrangements such as employer pay or a scholarship or grant are made. Students are required to pay all tuition and fees for any registered course unless enrollment is officially cancelled during the 100% refund period.
Should a student for any reason decide not to continue with the program, the student must submit written notification to the ABA office. Students also must understand that at any time, their employer may choose to NOT financially support their education. If this should happen, the student is responsible for all costs and fees to both EVIT and the ABA.
Resignation / Layoff / Termination
If employment is lost for any reason you should continue to attend class. Immediately notify the ABA by email to obtain an Applicant Information Form and Employer Lis to aid in re-employment.
Student Grievance Policy
If you feel that you have been treated unfairly or unjustly with regard to an academic process such as testing, performance evaluations or grading, you have the right to appeal. Written grievances must be submitted to the Director within 60 days from the event.
Program Registration Questions
In your own words, describe the following terms and policies as you understand them:
Program Registration Criteria
You must:
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement for Related Instruction consideration requires any or all of the following documents:
Advanced placement for OJT hours consideration requires any or all of the following documents:
Advanced placement will not be considered beyond 4A or 6,000 hours as the state requires all apprentices to be active in DOL database for a minimum of one year.
Unless advance placement is granted, all apprentices will begin their apprenticeship as a 1A for related instruction with 0 OJT hours.
Advanced Placement Requirements:
Advanced placement of required instruction will be considered separately from advanced placement of OJT. For example, a student who has completed one-year of training at a community college but who has not worked for a contractor may be advanced to 2A classroom but still have 0 OJT hours credited. This student would then have to complete all remaining classroom instruction plus catch up on the missing 2,000 hours of OJT in order to graduate.
Campus Code of Conduct
The following must be followed at all time. No exceptions. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate expulsion.
Appropriate attire including shirts with sleeves, long pants and work appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be utilized when applicable. May keep in vehicle until needed.
I certify that my answers in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
If this application leads to acceptance and indenturement, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in my release.
