Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship

Registered apprenticeships are formalized career training programs that offer a combination of structured on-the-job training, obtained from employers, and related technical instruction, obtained from schools. Apprenticeship training standards are industry-driven; an industry or program sponsor determines the skill requirements needed to build and sustain a quality workforce.

Over time, apprentices are provided the diversity and complexity of training that lead to becoming highly skilled in their chosen occupations. Apprentices work and learn under the direction of experienced journey workers. As they gain skills, they are compensated through an increase in wages. When the apprenticeship is complete, the apprentice will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from The United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

To become a federally recognized and certified journey worker, students must complete these steps:

1. Students and their employer must register with the Office of Apprenticeship.
2. Complete all required on-the-job and classroom training.
3. Meet the state and/or ATELS requirements.

Apprenticeship Videos

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For apprenticeship registration information contact:

Office of Apprenticeship

Juan Pelaez
125 South State Street, Ste. 2412
Salt Lake City, Utah 84138
801-524-5450
pelaez-gary.juan@dol.gov

To receive a Certificate of Completion from the Office of Apprenticeship and to be recognized as a certified journey-level person, students must obtain an official Ogden-Weber Tech College transcript as evidence of their training at the tech college and present it to their employer. Their employer must mail their tech college transcript and application for Completion of Apprenticeship to the Office of Apprenticeship.

Electrician and Plumber License

Electricians and plumbers are required to obtain licensure through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. To obtain licensing information and an application, apprenticeship students need to contact:

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
160 E. 300 South
PO Box #146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6741
Phone: 801-530-6628
Website: www.dopl.utah.gov ^[1]