Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. If you’re a Construction Wireman/Electrical Trainee, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below for more info. Your question is still not answered? Feel free to reach out.
YES, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requires all CW’s to have an active Electrical Trainee Card.
You will need a renewal application and a copy of your current transcript showing 150hrs of class time. You can obtain these from the Sacramento JATC or the school where you attended the classes.
You will need a renewal application and a copy of your Completion Certificate to submit to DIR.
ET cards are free to renew IF you renew prior to the expiration date. Otherwise, there is a $25.00 fee.
YES. Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requires 150 hours of in-class education per year in order to maintain an active Electrical Trainee card.
You will need to contact the Assistant Training Coordinator and communicate the conflicting issue at hand.
Unfortunately, any hours worked without an active Electrical Trainee card will not go towards your 8,000 hours which is required to take the State Certification test.
Construction Wireman go to school for 3 years. In that time, you will have completed the following courses: ET1-ET6. Once you have completed all 6 courses you will receive a certificate of completion for the Electrical Trainee program here at the JATC. (1 per semester, 2 per year)