Common use of Training for Apprentices Clause in Contracts

Training for Apprentices. A. The Apprentice Training Program will consist of varying combinations of academic instruction, laboratory training, and on-the-job training. At each point where apprentices are employed, the local chairman of each craft and the designated management representatives shall cooperate to establish a schedule of mechanic's work in order that, upon completion of the program, the apprentice will be able to perform satisfactorily all of the work that is required at that point. It is also understood that the amount of work available and its complexity will require variation in the work schedules from point to point. B. Each Regular Apprentice must complete a minimum of ten (10) eight-hour days of classroom instruction for each of the six (6) training periods, a Helper Apprentice must complete a minimum of ten (10) eight-hour days of classroom instruction being conducted at a point designated by the Corporation. It is understood that the Corporation may arrange the classroom training in other concentrations than those described above, so long as the minimum amount described above is provided. C. If possible, when arranging to utilize the training facilities, classes will not be scheduled on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. D. During the time employees are temporarily away from their regularly assigned positions on authorized classroom training sessions, the classroom site will be their recognized headquarters and they shall be considered as working with and under the direction of the designated instructors. E. All participants in the program will be furnished the appropriate training material at the beginning of each period of training to enable them to prepare for examination for each period of training. All the required training materials and documents will be furnished by the Carrier at no expense to the employe. Throughout the term of apprenticeship, the apprentice will receive instruction in the practices of safety. The local chairman and the designated Corporation officers shall review the work schedule at least once each calendar year to assure that it is revised periodically to keep abreast of changing conditions.