; (D) for apprenticeships or youth apprenticeships, the graduated wage scale to be paid to the apprentices, benefits offered to the apprentices, and how the wages and benefits compare to State, local, or regional wages in the related occupation; and (E) demonstration of commitment to and compliance with subsection (b)(7). (d) Apprenticeable occupation For an occupation to be an apprenticeable occupation under this Act, a person seeking approval for such occupation to be an apprenticeable occupation shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor (acting through the Administrator of the Office of Apprenticeship) that demonstrates that such apprenticeable occupation will prepare individuals for the full range of skills and competencies needed for such occupation by describing how such apprenticeable occupation shall— (1) meet the industry recognized occupational standards required by the Administrator; or (2) involve the progressive attainment of skills competencies and knowledge that are— (A) clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout an industry or occupation; (B) customarily learned or enhanced in a practical way through a structured, systematic program of on-the-job supervised learning and related instruction to supplement such learning; and (C) offered through a time-based, competency-based, or a hybrid model measured using— (i) a time-based model, which requires the completion of the industry standard for on-the-job learning hours ,which in no case shall be less than 2,000 hours, unless an alternative requirement is put forth by the employer and sponsor that reflects industry standards and is accepted by the Secretary; (ii) a competency-based model, which requires the attainment of competency in the occupation