Who will not approve a promotion if the apprentice fails to measure up in all categories?

The union and the Apprenticeship Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (AJATC) play a critical role in overseeing the training and evaluation of apprentices. They establish the standards that apprentices must meet in order to progress through their training and ultimately achieve a promotion. If an apprentice does not satisfy the established criteria across all categories, it is the responsibility of the union and the AJATC committee to determine that a promotion should not be granted. Their objective is to ensure that all members are adequately prepared and skilled before advancing, which helps maintain high standards in the profession.

Local community officials, supervising electricians, and an apprentice's mentor may have influence or provide input in the evaluation process, but the ultimate authority to approve or deny promotions lies with the union and the AJATC committee. This structure helps ensure a systematic and fair approach to apprenticeship training and advancement.