Not all Registered Apprenticeships (RA) are created equal and to be treated as such is simply irresponsible. There are RA's that focus on just enough information to pass a state exam, that have the least amount of classroom time required and are training in limited area's of their industry but there are RA's that go above and beyond the standards.  RA's that require 900 classroom hours. RA's that rotate their apprentices to different aspects of their industry and teach them to aspire to more than just a Journeyperson. I believe all RA's should be able to submit a review of their program for an exemption of the Journeyman Examination or no Registered Apprenticeship receive an exemption.