Craft Trainee

Craft Trainee

Contracts between a craft trainee and a registered apprentice:

  • Will not be registered in the RAPIDS system.
  • Does not qualify for Davis Bacon certification.
  • Trainee must be paid prevailing wage on all federal projects.
  • Not eligible to obtain Iowa license by reciprocity.

Similarities between registered apprenticeship and craft training:

  • Taught by licensed journeymen in the trade.
  • Use standardized curriculum from the NCCER.
  • Attend the equivalent of 144 hours in the classroom.
  • Participate in recording OJL (on the job learning).
  • Accountable to the Trustees and Training Center Registrar.