DAS 142 at a glance
What it is: DAS 142 is the Request for Dispatch of an Apprentice form.
Where and when to file: Do not send this form to DAS; this form is to the Applicable Apprenticeship Committee.
You may use this form to request dispatch of an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Committee in the craft or trade in the area of the public work.
List one occupation/craft per form.
A filled-in DAS 142 example: a roofing contractor requests two apprentices

How to fill out DAS 142, box by box
The date and the Apprenticeship Committee
Contractor Requesting Dispatch
Project Information
More rules for DAS 142
Proof of submission may be required.
Take note of California Code of Regulations, Title 8, § 230.1 (a) for all applicable requirements regarding apprenticeship requests.
Except for projects with less than 40 hours of journeyworkers work, you must request and employ apprentices in no less than 8 hour increments.
Go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/pwaddrstart.asp for information about programs in your area and trade.
You may also consult your local Division Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) office whose telephone number may be found in your local directory under California, State of, Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
Common questions about DAS 142
Where do I file it?
The request is to the Applicable Apprenticeship Committee. Requests for dispatch must be in writing and submitted at least 72 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) via first class mail, fax or email.
Sources
[1] DAS 142 (6/24), Request for Dispatch of an Apprentice, California Department of Industrial Relations (the Official source link on this page).




