(a)
(1) Apprentices are required to attend related technical instruction classes:
- (A) For a minimum of one hundred forty-four (144) hours per year; or
- (B) As mandated in the standards of apprenticeship for the relevant occupation.
- (2) Safety instruction shall be included as part of the curriculum provided in the classroom or organized courses.
- (3) Time an apprentice spends on attending related technical instruction shall not be considered hours worked for the purposes of completing their apprenticeship.
- (b) An employer may, but is not required to, pay an apprentice for time spent attending related technical instruction.
- (c) Written documentation of the related technical instruction consisting of time or attendance sheets, student sign-in sheets, or other documentation as approved by the Office of Apprenticeship of the Office of Skills Development shall be kept on file by the program sponsor for at least five (5) years.