40.1-120 - Definitions.
§ 40.1-120. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the followingmeanings unless the context indicates otherwise:
"Apprenticeable occupation" means a skilled trade having the followingcharacteristics:
1. It is customarily learned in a practical way through a structuredsystematic program of on-the-job supervised work experience;
2. It is clearly identifiable and recognized throughout an industry;
3. It involves manual, mechanical or technical skills which require a minimumof 2,000 hours of on-the-job work experience of new apprenticeable trades nototherwise established; and
4. It requires related instruction to supplement the on-the-job workexperience.
"Apprentice" means a person at least sixteen years of age who is covered bya written agreement with an employer and approved by the ApprenticeshipCouncil. The agreement shall provide for not less than 2,000 hours ofreasonably continuous employment in new apprenticeable trades not otherwiseestablished for such person, for his participation in an approved schedule ofwork experience through employment, and for the amount of related instructionrequired in the craft or trade.
"Employer" means any person or organization employing a registeredapprentice who is party to an apprenticeship agreement with a sponsor.
"Joint apprenticeship committee" means a group equally representative ofmanagement and labor representatives which works under a bargaining agreementand is established to carry out the administration of an apprenticeshiptraining program.
"Sponsor" means either an individual employer, a group of employers, or anassociation or organization operating an apprenticeship program, and in whosename the program is registered.
(Code 1950, § 40-126; 1960, c. 336; 1970, c. 321; 1978, c. 206; 1990, c. 614.)