§ 521.4 - Criteria for a skilled trade.

A skilled trade is an apprenticeable occupation which possesses all of the following characteristics:

(a) Is customarily learned in a practical way through training and work experience on the job.

(b) Is clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout an industry.

(c) Requires one year or more (2,000 or more hours) of work experience to learn.

(d) Requires related instruction to supplement the work experience (which instruction may be provided in accordance with § 521.3(i)).

(e) Is not merely a part of an apprenticeable occupation.

(f) Involves the development of skill sufficiently broad to be applicable in like occupations throughout an industry, rather than of restricted application to the products of any one company.

(g) Does not fall into any of the following categories:

(1) Selling, retailing, or similar occupations in the distributive field.

(2) Managerial occupations.

(3) Clerical occupations.

(4) Professional and semi-professional occupations (this category covers occupations for which entrance requirements customarily include education of college level).

(Sec. 11, 52 Stat. 1068; sec. 11, 75 Stat. 74; secs. 501, 602, 80 Stat. 843, 844 (29 U.S.C. 211))