(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no course of study for the instruction of apprentices or trainees that has not been prescribed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be implemented under ORS 660.002 to 660.210.
(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any course of study for the instruction of apprentices or trainees may be implemented under ORS 660.002 to 660.210 where such course of study:
(a) Involves instruction in any trades or crafts where the industry will provide the facilities for training;
(b) Prepares apprentices and trainees in any trades or crafts;
(c) Requires expert instructors to meet the level of skill and training required by the industry;
(d) Is substantially equivalent to the standard course prescribed under subsection (1) of this section; and
(e) Is supervised by a local joint committee or by a joint industry trust fund committee.
(4) Where a course of study meets the requirements of subsection (3) of this section, such course shall be approved:
(a) By the state joint committee;
(b) By the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for apprenticeship training credit; and
(c) By the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for community college associate degrees.
(5) Operation of a course of study under subsection (3) of this section shall be the responsibility of the recognized local apprenticeship committee or local industry trust fund or recognized local employee organization. Such local committee, trust or organization may prescribe criteria for enrollment into the course of study. [1971 c.271 §7; 1973 c.648 §1; 1979 c.808 §1; 1981 c.764 §16; 2013 c.747 §191; 2017 c.66 §3]