These national apprenticeship and training standards for the Communications Workers of America (CWA) begin with the policy of the CWA and definitions. A discussion of program supervision defines the responsibilities of the National Advisory Committee and local program sponsors. National Apprenticeship Standards are listed that relate to qualifications for application; selection of apprentices; affirmative action plan; equal opportunity pledge; credit for demonstrated competence; probationary period; records; term of apprenticeship; hours of work; apprentice wages; ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices; work processes; related instruction; safety and health training; certification of completion of apprenticeship; registration, modification, and deregistration; apprenticeship agreement; local standards registration; complaints; transfer of training obligation; work experience; and examinations. Appendixes include work processes and a curriculum for a training program in communications. (YLB)