How to Fill Out DAS 142

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

DAS 142 example filled out, example: a roofing contractor requests two apprentices
Maria Sample, a roofing contractor, fills out the DAS 142 form. She asks the committee for two apprentices to report with the 72 hours of notice required. The picture shows the filled form, and none of its entries is real. The report date falls more than 72 hours after the form date. Her company works as a subcontractor, so both contract amounts are filled.

How to fill out DAS 142, box by box

The date and the Apprenticeship Committee

DAS 142 example filled out, the date and the Apprenticeship Committee

Enter the Date.

Under To Applicable Apprenticeship Committee, enter the committee Name, Address, Tel. No. and Fax No.

Contractor Requesting Dispatch

DAS 142 example filled out, contractor Requesting Dispatch

Under Contractor Requesting Dispatch, enter the contractor Name, Address, License No., PWC Registration Number, Tel. No. and Fax No.

Project Information

DAS 142 example filled out, project Information

Under Project Information, enter the PWC Project Number, Contract Number, Total Contract Amount and Sub-Contract Amount.

Enter the Name of the Project and its Address.

Dispatch Request Information

DAS 142 example filled out, dispatch Request Information

Under Dispatch Request Information, enter the Number of Apprentice(s) Needed and the Craft or Trade.

Enter the Date Apprentice(s) to Report, with 72 hrs. notice required, and the Time to Report.

Enter the Name of Person to Report to and the Address to Report to.

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).

DAS 142 Form PDF Details

The Request for Dispatch of an Apprentice, commonly known as the Dispatch Request form, plays a critical role in California's construction industry. The form connects contractors with apprentices through the Apprenticeship Committee for relevant crafts or trades, satisfying workforce standards outlined under 8 CCR 230.1 for public work projects.

Who Must File This Dispatch Request?

Any contractor or subcontractor engaged in public work in California that requires more than 40 hours of journeyman labor in a specific craft must file the DAS 142 form with the applicable Apprenticeship Committee. It must identify the contract number, estimated hours of work, and specific craft or trade needed. Keeping a copy of each completed form is recommended for compliance audits. Contractors who cannot locate an applicable program may submit the DAS 142 form directly to the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS).

Common Mistakes When Filing

California contractors often need related labor compliance documents alongside this request. The DAS 140 form is used for contractor registration with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. For payroll documentation on public works, the certified payroll form is required. Broader workforce compliance may also require the DASNY compliance report form.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameDAS 142 Form
Form Length1 page
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields26
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
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