Craft Trainee

Contrasts between a craft trainee and a registered apprentice:

• Will not be registered in the RAPIDS system
• Does not qualify for Davis Bacon certification
• A trainee must be paid the 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 a 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