You need to explain this is on the job training, not a school and right now the job is mounting boxes. When all the boxes are mounted in an acceptable manner we can do something else. I do lean toward the side of "merit" based programs vs some rigid schedule because all apprentices are not created equal and some guys will be ready for the big time sooner than others. I would not be in favor of dribbling out the knowledge because it wasn't it wasn't their turn. You still need to respect the needs of the business tho. Sometimes it is the grunt work that you need right then.
