{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-212.211","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 212.211","heading":"Apprentice S\u0026TC inspector.","body":"(a) The apprentice S\u0026TC inspector must be enrolled in a program of training prescribed by the Associate Administrator leading to qualification as a S\u0026TC 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.\n(b) Prior to being enrolled in the program the apprentice inspector shall demonstrate:\n(1) Working knowledge of basic electricity and the ability to use electrical test equipment in direct current and alternating current circuits; and\n(2) A basic knowledge of S\u0026TC inspection and maintenance methods and procedures.","path":["Title 49—Transportation","Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation","CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","PART 212—STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS","Subpart C—State Inspection Personnel"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"fe46e5fded6ef535c2dd7550dee7acd930c2a413f11983f833b9309f65a617d7","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-212.209","next":"us/49-cfr-212.213"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}