CRAFT - California Registered  Apprenticeship Forest Training

Description of CRAFT

"California Registered Apprenticeship Forest Training (CRAFT) is the only one of its kind in California. The program is designed and managed by industry, supported by education, & registered with California's Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Department of Industrial Relations. This structured training and education program combines on-the-job (OJT) training and classroom-based related supplemental instruction (RSI) that benefits both employer and apprentice. The future is apprenticeship! 

CRAFT creates a pipeline that provides apprentices with the industry-selected education and hands-on training needed to be successful in the logging and forest industry. Partnering with employers, apprentices in this non-traditional industry across California share in the benefits of this earn-and-learn program. Take control of your career pathway with no college debt, on-the-job training, a livable wage, an industry and state recognized certificate, and a career that is challenging, rewarding, and prosperous." 

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Description of Program

• Pre-Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Logging Operations (HELO) 

  • "This is a series of selected CTE courses providing the pre-apprentice knowledge of logging equipment operations, production logging equipment operations, equipment operations and maintenance, career planning and leadership for heavy equipment operators, beginning forestry, and commercial driver's license learner's permit preparation. Upon completion, the student is issued a certificate by Shasta College. The HELO pre-apprenticeship is one of the many pathways into the apprenticeship program. While not required, the HELO curriculum does meet the training standards for acceptance into CRAFT. For more information, visit Shasta College Logging Program 

www.shastacollege.edu/helo

• California Registered Apprenticeship Forest Training (CRAFT) 

  • This is a program designed by industry and hosted by Shasta Community College that combines 272 related supplemental instruction (RSI) and 3,000 on-the-job training (OTJ) hours under close supervision of the employer. The apprentice is a full-time, paid employee of the sponsoring business for the duration of the 24-month program and will receive mentorship, as well as wage progression, as they advance through the program. Selected RSI courses cover fire patrol, logging and forest operation of power saws, wilderness first aid, scaling techniques and processor operations, radio and map reading. After completion, the apprentice will be issued a state and industry recognized certificate of completion from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. 

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