N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8, § 160.3 – Approval of related and supplemental instructional programs for apprentices.

(a) Related and supplemental instruction shall be appropriate for apprentices in the trade involved.
(b) The instructional program shall have clearly stated instructional goals.
(c) The instructional content shall be reasonably designed to achieve such instructional goals.
(d) The curriculum shall be up-to-date and shall include current practices in the trade, provided that the curriculum may also include technological advances not currently in widespread use in the trade.

All related and supplemental instructional programs for apprentices shall be approved by the commissioner. Related and supplemental instructional programs for apprentices which have not received approval prior to the effective date of this Part shall submit an application for such approval at least 60 days prior to the commencement of instruction. In order to obtain such approval, such programs shall meet the following requirements.