(1) Section 37-68-303 , MCA, states that the licensing requirements for doing electrical work do not prohibit a person from working as an apprentice in the trade of an electrician with an electrician licensed under the act and under rules made by the board. Pursuant to this authorization, the board specifies, in the remainder of this rule, the conditions under which persons may employ and work as apprentices.

(2) The responsible electrician for a licensed electrical contractor shall be responsible for assuring that all apprentices under their general direction and supervision comply with the requirements of this rule.

(3) In order to be recognized by the board as an apprentice, an applicant shall either:

(a) present evidence of enrollment in an apprentice training program registered by the Apprenticeship and Training Program, Department of Labor and Industry, state of Montana; or

(b) present evidence directly to the board of the individual's enrollment in an apprentice training program which is equivalent to programs of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.