SPEC:  SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICE (CASUAL EMPLOYMENT)
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  PA01
                                                       Class Code:      6197
                                                       Established:     4/14/77
                                                       Revised:         --
                                                       Title Changed:   --

                                SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICE
                                   (CASUAL EMPLOYMENT)


                                        DEFINITION

           Under close supervision as an indentured apprentice, to learn
           progressively skilled work of an apprentable craft or trade on short-
           term work projects; and to do other work as required.
           Distinguishing Characteristics

           This classification is distinguished by the fact that employment is
           for less than six months' duration with no permanent employment.  Its
           duration may vary from an hour to several months or longer, dependent
           upon the size and complexity of the project and number of persons
           available to complete the job.  Although the employment may be
           recurrent, it is definitely of a broken nature and assignment is from
           job to job.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Registration in an applicable apprenticeship program for the trade
           involved.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Basic arithmetic, spelling and grammar.

           Ability to:  Read and write English at a level required for
           successful job performance; learn rapidly; follow directions; acquire
           acceptable work habits such as punctuality, skill, neatness and
           dependability; work safely; apply mechanical principles when
           applicable; recognize and relate objects to one another from
           different spatial perspectives; work at moderate heights when
           applicable; make satisfactory progress in the prescribed academic and
           practical work in an approved apprenticeship program.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

           Normal color vision when applicable; willingness to work under close
           supervision and willingness to improve knowledge and efficiency.


                           ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

           Completion of courses relevant to the specific trade or craft.

                                   HOURLY COMPENSATION

           Trade Rate