---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 212.211"
title: "49"
number: "212.211"
heading: "Apprentice S&TC inspector."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/212.211"
---

# §212.211. Apprentice S&TC inspector.

- (a) The apprentice S&TC inspector must be enrolled in a program of training prescribed by the Associate Administrator leading to qualification as a S&TC inspector. The apprentice inspector may not participate in the investigative and surveillance activities, except as an assistant to a qualified State or FRA inspector while accompanying that qualified inspector.
- (b) Prior to being enrolled in the program the apprentice inspector shall demonstrate:
  - (1) Working knowledge of basic electricity and the ability to use electrical test equipment in direct current and alternating current circuits; and
  - (2) **A basic knowledge of S&TC inspection and maintenance methods and procedures.**

## Notes

### Amendments

[90 FR 28133, July 1, 2025]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20105, 20106, and 20113, and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 47 FR 41051, Sept. 16, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[90 FR 28133, July 1, 2025]