To apply for the Construction Wireman / Construction Electrician program fill out an application and return it to us at the training center between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, or email it to staff@etawok.org. If you have experience in the electrical industry, please call us to schedule a hands-on Skills Evaluation at (405) 672-7600.
Applications can be obtained at the training center or click "HERE" to download and print. Email completed applications to: staff@etawok.org (Please note: applications for the registered Apprenticeship program are available online under the APPLICANT tab in the menu at the top of the page.)
The CW/CE program incorporates Electrical Training Alliance (Formerly the National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee) curriculum, trade essential subject matter, and hands-on instruction. The curriculum has been designed to provide you with the essential knowledge to become a highly qualified and capable Journeyman Wireman. The curriculum will cover subjects such as; trade essential mathematics, DC and AC theory, transformers, motors, motor controls, relays, conduit bending, conduit threading, welding, wiring devices, etc. Also informational subjects involving safety, job site behavior, and what it means to be an IBEW electrician and NECA/Signatory Contractor employee. This includes understanding our Collective Bargaining Agreement, and your benefits and responsibilities as a member. Also CE-3 curriculum will be all Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Licensing examination preparation that will be open to any member who needs it.
The pace of the program has been structured to keep everyone right on track with your goal of becoming an Electrical Journeyman Wireman.
Hours of On-the-Job Training required for Advancement Exam:
CW-1A 0-1000 hours
CW-1B* 1,000 hours
CW-2 1,500 hours
CW-3 3,000 hours
CW-4 4,500 hours
CE-1 6,000 hours
CE-2 8,000 hours
CE-3 10,000 hours
Grand Total 10,000 hours**
*Probation 1,000 Hours
**2,000 hours OJT is roughly 1 calendar year