7 CCR 1108-1.4 - Duties of the Colorado State Apprenticeship Agency and the State Apprenticeship Council

A. The State Apprenticeship Agency is the state Registration Agency and has the responsibility for registering apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship agreements, and apprentices.

B. The State Apprenticeship Agency or SAA shall perform its duties as set forth in C.R.S. § 8-15.7-102 and this 7 CCR 1108-1 in conformity with the regulations published in 29 CFR Parts 29 and 30, specifically:

1. Secure recognition as a Registration Agency with the OA;

2. Establish the State Apprenticeship Council, which operates under the direction of the SAA, to provide advice and guidance;

3. Register and oversee apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship agreements, and apprentices, including the cancellation and deregistration of apprenticeship programs and agreements;

4. Conduct reviews of registered apprenticeship programs and quality assurance assessments for compliance with federal regulations and state policies, including equal opportunity in apprenticeship;

5. Establish the Colorado State Apprenticeship Agency State Plan for Equal Opportunity in Apprenticeship to ensure equal opportunity for apprentices and applicants;

6. Provide reciprocal approval to apprentices, apprenticeship programs and standards that are registered in other states by OA or another recognized Registration Agency;

7. Provide technical assistance to current and prospective sponsors on the development or revision of standards of apprenticeship, apprenticeship agreements, or other guidance to comply with federal regulations and state policies on registered apprenticeship; and

8. Maintain requirements pursuant to 29 CFR 29.13 for recognition as a Registration Agency.

C. C.R.S. § 8-15.7-103 to 8-15.7-105 establish the membership requirements and duties of the State Apprenticeship Council (SAC) and its subcommittees to advise the SAA on the operation of the state's apprenticeship system.

D. The SAC may convene additional Subcommittees as needed to fulfill its duties.

Notes

7 CCR 1108-1.4

46 CR 11, June 10, 2023, effective 6/30/2023