Minnesota Administrative Rules

3800.4005 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For purposes of parts 3800.4000 to 3800.4055, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given.

Subp. 2.

Advanced standing.

"Advanced standing" means credit toward program completion for prior education recognized by a postsecondary program through a developed procedure, including transfer of credits for courses that are at least 80 percent similar to those in an approved program, and credit by examination for up to 25 percent of program courses.

Subp. 3.

Approval period.

"Approval period" means a time frame beginning with the approval beginning date and extending until the program is discontinued or commissioner approval is removed or not continued through the reapplication process.

Subp. 4.

Board.

"Board" means the Board of Electricity.

Subp. 5.

Course.

"Course" means a part of a program that consists of an individual knowledge or skill area, or part of a larger knowledge or skill area.

Subp. 6.

Electrical work.

"Electrical work" means the installing, altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, or other purposes. The installing, altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring apparatus or equipment for light, heat, power, or other purposes includes but is not limited to the performance of any work governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.35.

Subp. 7.

Independent study.

"Independent study" means student learning effort within the specific program content that is outside of lecture, shop, or lab hours and does not require student and instructor contact.

Subp. 8.

Survey.

"Survey" means collecting and analyzing information to assess compliance with parts 3800.4000 to 3800.4055. Information must be analyzed by multiple methods, including review of requested information and materials, on-site evaluation, or interviews and conferences with program administrators, instructors, or students.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326B.32

History:

50 SR 971

Published Electronically:

April 16, 2026