The Language of Apprenticeship

The Language of Apprenticeship

Learn the common phrases and acronyms that define apprenticeship.

There are many terms that are unique to apprenticeship that will be important for both apprentices and employers to become familiar with. Here is a list of frequently used terms and their definitions:

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

This is the learning that takes place while an apprentices is working their normal day to day duties at a school district. OJT hours will be tracked on a monthly basis and reported quarterly.

Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI)

This refers to the required classroom training that takes place at participating colleges or online. This training generally occurs outside of the workday and is uncompensated. RSI hours will be tracked on a monthly bases and reported quarterly.

Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC)

This is the governing body of the apprenticeship program that is made up of both labor and management representative. The JATC meets quarterly and submits meeting minutes to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)

This is the state agency that holds the JATC accountable for adhering to the Standards of Apprenticeship and monitors the program’s compliance. L&I is also where you will find access to ARTS.

Apprenticeship Registration and Tracking (ARTS)

Access to the ARTS system can be found on the L&I website. ARTS is used to register apprentices, track OJT and RSI hours, report changes in status, look up meeting minutes, and to look up the status of an apprentice.

Training Agent

Training Agents are the employer (public school district) who participates in the apprenticeship program. The form to sign up to become a registered training agent can be found on the Forms page under Employer Forms.