Effective January 1, 2017 no CW or CE will advance, including to Journeyman status, without having an active CPR,
First Aid and OSHA 10 card.
Pay and Advancement Construction Wireman (CW)
There are 5 levels for those in the CW program.
NOTE: Those with 3,500 hours of documented work experience in electrical construction may challenge exams to determine classification as a CW.
Exams will consist of both written and practical (hands-on) testing.
| Classification |
Wage % of JW |
OJT Hours |
Training Requirements for advancement to the next step |
| CW1 |
41 |
1,000 |
Complete OSHA 10 Training, CPR, and First Aid Training. |
| CW2 |
45 |
3,500 |
Complete home study course for Conduit Bending and DC Theory. Turn in completed workbook and pass examinations. |
| CW3 |
49 |
5,000 |
Complete home study course for AC Theory. Turn in completed workbook and pass examination. |
| CW4 |
53 |
6,500 |
Complete any two Code (NEC) home study courses available and turn in completed workbooks. |
| CW5 |
57 |
8,000 |
Complete home study course in Blueprint Reading and turn in completed workbook, or take a hands on Cable Splicing course. |
NOTE: A CW can be advanced to CE1 with all of the following: 8,000 hours worked in our CW Program with good work reports,
current CPR, First Aid, OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and 70E training, and pass the Level 1 Craft Certification Exam.
Pay and Advancement Construction Electrician (CE)
There are 3 levels for the CE program. To qualify for the CE1 classification one must have a minimum of 8,000 hours of documented
employment in the electrical construction trade.
NOTE: With 8,000 hours or more of documented work experience one may begin immediately to challenge the online craft certification exams.
If or when one completes the required exams they will be referred to the Local Union Examining Board for evaluation to determine if they qualify as a Journey Level Member.
| Classification |
Wage % of JW |
OJT Hours |
Training Requirements for advancement to the next step |
| CE1 |
62 |
10,000 |
Complete any Code Course and the Home Study Course on Motors. Turn in completed workbooks and pass exams.
Also, pass Level One online craft certification exam. |
| CE2 |
70 |
12,000 |
Complete and Code Course and the Home Study Course on Transformers. Turn in completed workbooks and pass exams.
Also, pass online craft certification exams. |
| CE3 |
78 |
14,000 |
Complete any Code Course and the Home Study Course on Motor Controls. Turn in completed workbooks and take exams.
Also, pass online craft certification exams. |
NOTE: If there is enough expressed interest in classroom related training and/or review sessions, we will schedule such
classes for those with an interest in advancing their skills and knowledge.
If one completes the above training requirements and has worked a minimum of 14,000 hours, they will be administered a final exam
and referred to the Local Examining Board for their evaluation and testing.
Contact ETAK to learn the costs of training materials.