What must an apprentice do to change sponsors?

What must an apprentice do to change sponsors?

• A. Furnish the Department with a sworn request and a statement from the new sponsor.
• B. Submit a photocopy of the new sponsor's license.
• C. Pay a transfer fee to the Department.
• D. Notify the old sponsor only.

Answer: (A)

Changing sponsors requires formal action with the licensing Department. The apprentice must submit a sworn request to the Department and obtain a written statement from the new sponsor confirming their willingness and ability to supervise. This combination creates an official record of the transfer, ensures the new sponsor accepts responsibility for supervision, and allows the Department to update the apprentice’s file and maintain proper oversight. Providing only a photocopy of the new sponsor’s license does not establish the transfer or supervision arrangement, and paying a transfer fee (if applicable) does not by itself authorize the change. Notifying the old sponsor alone fails to involve the Department or secure the new sponsor’s oversight.

Changing sponsors requires formal action with the licensing Department. The apprentice must submit a sworn request to the Department and obtain a written statement from the new sponsor confirming their willingness and ability to supervise. This combination creates an official record of the transfer, ensures the new sponsor accepts responsibility for supervision, and allows the Department to update the apprentice’s file and maintain proper oversight.

Providing only a photocopy of the new sponsor’s license does not establish the transfer or supervision arrangement, and paying a transfer fee (if applicable) does not by itself authorize the change. Notifying the old sponsor alone fails to involve the Department or secure the new sponsor’s oversight.