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REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP |
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Apprenticeship Occupations
According to State and Federal guidelines, an apprenticeable occupation is a skilled occupation that:
(1) Is typically learned practically through a structured program of supervised,
hands-on, on-the-job training
(2) Is clearly identified and commonly recognized through an industry
(3) Involves specialized skills and knowledge that require a minimum 2,000 hours of experience as stated by both state and federal requirements for apprenticeship registration
(4) Requires related instruction directly related to the occupation to supplement on-the-job training
There is a broad spectrum of careers that are apprenticeable and the alphabet below will guide you through the apprenticeable occupations that currently have Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the State of Montana. Active Apprentice Report
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MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
OCCUPATIONS RECOGNIZED AS APPRENTICEABLE
BY THE APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING SECTION
| TITLE | PROGRAM TRAINING PERIOD/YRS |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning & Heating Technician (HVAC) | 4 |
| Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4 |
| Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic | 4 |
| Automobile Body Repairman | 4 |
| Automobile Mechanic | 4 |
| Automobile Tester | 4 |
| Automotive Maintenance Equipment Servicer | 4 |
| Automotive Radiator Mechanic | 2 |
| Avionics Technician | 2 ½ |
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| Baker | 3 |
| Beekeeper | 4 |
| Boilermaker | 4 |
| Bookbinder | 3 |
| Brake & Front End Alignment Mechanic | 2 |
| Brake Repairer |
2 |
| Bricklayer | 3 |
| Butcher | 3 |
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| Cabinetmaker | 4 |
| Cable Splicer (Telephone) | 4 |
| Canvas Worker | 4 |
| Carpenter | 4 |
| Carpet Layer | 3 |
| Cash Register Servicer | 3 |
| Cement Mason | 2 |
| Central Office Installer (Telephone) | 4 |
| Central Office Technician (Telephone) | 4 |
| Chef | 3 |
| Child Care Development Specialist | 2 |
| COE Installation Technician (Telephone) | 4 |
| Coin Machine Service – Repairer |
3 |
| Combination Serviceman General | 3 |
| Combination Stationary Tech | 4 |
| Computer Operator | 3 |
| Computer Programmer Engineer | 2 |
| Construction Craft Laborer | 2 |
| Construction Equipment Mechanic | 4 |
| Cook | 3 |
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| Dental Assistant | 1 |
| Dental Instrument Maker | 4 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 4 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 4 |
| Drafter (Architectural) | 4 |
| Drafter (Detail) | 4 |
| Drafter (Mechanical) | 4 |
| Drafter (Structural) | 4 |
| Dry Wall Finisher | 2 |
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| Electric Motor Repairer | 4 |
| Electric Motor Rewinder | 4 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3 |
| Electrical Repairer | 4 |
| Electrical Serviceman Refrigeration General | 3 |
| Electrical Technician | 4 |
| Electrician (Automotive) | 2 |
| Electrician (Industrial) | 4 |
| Electrician (Inside Wireman) | 4 |
| Electrician (Maintenance) | 4 |
| Electrician (Radio) | 4 |
| Electrician (Residential) | 2 |
| Electrician (Ship) |
4 |
| Electrician (Sign) | 4 |
| Electrician Lineman | 4 |
| Electrician Powerhouse |
4 |
| Electromedical Equipment Repairer | 3 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 4 |
| Electronic Sales & Service Technician | 4 |
| Electronic Sound Technician | 3 |
| Electronic Technician | 4 |
| Electroplater (Plater) | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor | 4 |
| Equipment Mechanic | 4 |
| Estimator & Drafter | 4 |
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| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 4 |
| Farm Machine Set-Up Mechanic |
2 |
| Fiber Glass Repairer & Builder | 2 ½ |
| Field Engineer (Electronics) | 2 ½ |
| Fire Fighter | 3 |
| Floor Layer | 3 |
| Front End Mechanic | 3 |
| Fuel Injector Servicer | 3 ½ |
| Furniture Finisher | 2 |
| Furniture Upholsterer | 3 |
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| Gas Appliance Servicer | 3 |
| Gas Main Fitter | 3 |
| Gemologist | 3 |
| Geophysical Prospector | 2 |
| Glazier | 3 |
| Granite Carver & Polisher | 3 |
| Grinder Operator – Tool | 4 |
| Gun Smith | 4 |
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| Head Sawyer | 3 |
| Heat and Frost Insulators | 4 |
| Heat Treater | 4 |
| Heavy Duty Repair & Welder (Construction Equipment Mechanic) | 3 |
| Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic | 3 |
| Hydro Substation Operator | 3 |
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| Instrument Technician | 3 |
| Ironworker | 3 |
| Jeweler | 4 |
| Leather Worker | 3 |
| Legal Secretary | 1 |
| Line Erector Utility | 3 |
| Line Installer – Repairer | 4 |
| Line Maintainer (Utility) | 3 |
| Lineman (Utility) | 3 |
| Load Dispatcher | 3 |
| Locksmith | 3 |
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| Machinist | 4 |
| Machinist (Automotive) | 4 |
| Machinist (Mold) | 4 |
| Maintenance Engineer | 2 |
| Maintenance Machinist (Photo Equipment) | 4 |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 4 |
| Maintenance Mechanic (Telephone) | 4 |
| Maintenance Repairer Ind | 4 |
| Maintenance Repairman (Building) | 2 |
| Meat Cutter | 3 |
| Medical Technologist | 2 |
| Meterman (Utility) |
3 |
| Millwright | 4 |
| Molder - Pattern | 3 |
| Motor Boat Mechanic | 3 |
| Motor Cycle Repairer | 3 |
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| Office Machine Servicer | 3 |
| Operating Engineer | 3 |
| Ophthalmic Finisher & Assembler | 3 |
| Optical Mechanic | 3 |
| Optician (Dispensing) | 3 |
| Orthotist | 4 |
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| Painter | 3 |
| Painter (Auto) | 3 |
| Painter (Sign) | 3 |
| Pharmacist Assistant |
2 |
| Photo - Engraver |
4 |
| Photographer (Still) | 3 |
| Piano Technician | 4 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic | 3 |
| Pipefitter | 4 |
| Pipefitter (Construction) | 5 |
| Plasterer | 2 |
| Plastics Bench Mechanic | 3 |
| Plumber | 4 |
| Pony Edger | 2 |
| Power Plant Mechanic | 4 |
| Power Saw Mechanic | 3 |
| Precision-Lens Grinder |
4 |
| Press Operator (Cylinder) | 4 |
| Press Operator (Engraving) | 4 |
| Press Operator (Offset) | 4 |
| Press Operator (Web) | 4 |
| Printer (Job Printer) | 4 |
| Private Branch Exchange Installer (Telephone) | 4 |
| Process/Shipping Technician | 4 |
| Propeller Technician (Repairer) | 3 |
| Prosthetist | 4 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4 |
| Pump Serviceman (Diesel) |
3 |
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| Radio Mechanic | 3 |
| Real Estate Appraiser |
4 |
| Refrigeration Mechanic | 4 |
| Refrigeration Unit Repairer | 4 |
| Relay Technician | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 |
| Roofer | 3 |
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| Saddle Maker (Leather) | 3 |
| Sales Person Parts | 2 |
| Saw Filer | 3 |
| Screw Machine Operator | 4 |
| Serviceman General Gas | 3 |
| Sewing Machine Repairer | 3 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 4 |
| Sheet Metal Worker (Architectural) | 3 |
| Sheet Metal Worker (Service Worker) | 3 |
| Shoe Repairer | 3 |
| Sign Erector | 4 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 2 |
| Sprinkler Fitter | 4 |
| Station Installer & Repairer | 4 |
| Stationary Engineer | 3 |
| Stone Mason | 3 |
| Surveyor (Land) | 4 |
| Systems Technician (Telephone) | 4 |
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| Taxidermist | 3 |
| Television & Radio Repairer | 4 |
| Television Cable Installer | 1 |
| Thermal Generation Instrument Control Technician | 3 |
| Thermal Generation Mechanic | 3 |
| Thermal Generation Operator | 3 |
| Tile Setter (Construction) | 3 |
| Transmission Mechanic | 2 |
| Trouble Locator Test Desk (Telephone) | 4 |
| Truck Body Builder | 3 |
| Truck Mechanic – Heavy Duty | 4 |
| Tune Up Mechanic | 2 |
| Upholsterer | 4 |
| Utility Electrician | 3 |
| Utility Relayman | 3 |
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| Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator | 3 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | 3 |
| Water Well Driller | 2 |
| Welder (Combination) | 2 |
| Woodworking – Machinist | 4 |
NOTE: The occupations on this list have been approved as apprentice-able in Montana. However, the majority of occupations currently utilizing apprenticeship are construction trades related. |
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Below is a link to a complete list of the over 1,000 apprenticeable occupations currently recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Print version list from U.S. DOL (PDF)
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