The Youth Craftsman program comprises four Platforms encompassing both craftsmanship and service to the hobby. The program is open to youth members up to and including the age of 18.

Upon successful completion of each Platform, a Youth Certificate of Craftsmanship certificate will be awarded. Upon successful completion of the requirements for all four Platforms, a YCRC or "Youth Canadian Railway Craftsman" certificate will be awarded to the youth member in recognition of successful achievement of the basic skills in the hobby of model railroading. A recognized CRC Director will coordinate this program.

Contact the CRC Manager Dave Burroughs for the documentation for each "Track" or go into the "Members" area to view "Tracks" where the documents can be downloaded as a pdf.

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Track Levels

Track 1: Model Railway Volunteer	Track 2: Model Railway Operator
A youth member who has either displayed models or put on a clinic or otherwise contributed volunteer service during at least one National Convention or participated in other volunteer efforts for the Association.	A youth member who has created an operating scheme and participated in operating a model railway as specified in the requirements.
Track 3: Model Railway Equipment Builder	Track 4: Model Railway Layout Builder
A youth member who has met the standards in constructing models in the areas of Motive Power, Structures and Rolling Stock.	A youth member who has constructed a model railroad layout that has met the required standards.