Craft Trainee Program
Why the Craft Training Program?
Program Benefits for Craft Training:
- Compliance with California state laws and you will be able to legally do electrical work in California.
- This is best for electricians who have not passed the state Electrical Certification test.
- Affordable! For Members on Average $900 per semester/ Non-Members on Average is $1,800 per semester.
- ECTP Program is a 4-year program or you can start at whichever level you decide.
- Help your jobsites to be safer, trained, skilled and motivated workforce team!
GET STARTED NOW WITH ABC SOCAL!
Take advantage of these great training opportunities and register your employees today!
Anaheim Location
- Electrical Craft Training Program
- Plumbing Craft Training Program
- Low Voltage (EST) Craft Training Program
- Sheet Metal Craft Training Program
LA / Ventura Location
- Electrical Craft Training Program
Riverside Location
- Electrical Craft Training Program
- Plumbing Craft Training Program
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
STEP ONE:
Download the application below for your Trade.
WINTER SEMESTER (OPEN!)
ELECTRICAL “ECTP” ENROLLMENT PACKET:
(ONLY FOR ELECTRICAL “ECTP” APPLICANTS)
STEP TWO:
Get with your ABC Member employer to complete and submit the combined ABC SoCal Electrician Trainee (ET) Program Enrollment and Initial Class Sign-up form, with the required fees.
- We will send you/your employer an enrollment confirmation letter. Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you are enrolled in a state-approved ET program.
- Textbooks will be handed out on the 1st night of class.
- You must continue with your course of study to be considered a Trainee.
STEP THREE:
The Craft Training Administration will process and mail out the application for new registration of electrician trainee (ET Card) to the state.
- When your application (ET Card) is processed by state, the state will send you a letter confirming your state-registered Electrician Trainee status along with your tracking and/or “T-number” along with the trainee card. (This can take up to 4-6 weeks from the date the $25 payment is cashed by the State.)
STEP ONE:
Download the application below for your Trade.
WINTER SEMESTER (OPEN!)
ELECTRICAL “ECTP” ENROLLMENT PACKET:
(ONLY FOR ELECTRICAL “ECTP” APPLICANTS)
STEP TWO:
Get with your employer to complete and submit the combined ABC SoCal Electrician Trainee (ET) Program Enrollment and Initial Class Sign-up form, with the required fees.
- We will send you/your employer an enrollment confirmation letter. Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you are enrolled in a state-approved ET program.
- Textbooks will be sold on the 1st night of class.
- You must continue with your course of study to be considered a Trainee
STEP THREE:
Registering with the State
Complete the state registration form. Our “school number” is 102. Staple a copy of the ABC SoCal enrollment confirmation letter to your completed state registration form and mail both to the address below. Be sure to include the state’s $25 registration fee (check or money order).
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Attn: Electrician Certification Unit
PO Box 511286
Los Angeles, CA 90051-7841
When your packet is processed, the state will send you a letter confirming your state-registered Electrician Trainee status. This letter will also include your tracking or “T-number” and trainee card.
MEMBERS
STEP ONE:
Download the application below for your Trade.
WINTER SEMESTER (OPEN!)
ELECTRICAL “ECTP” ENROLLMENT PACKET:
(ONLY FOR ELECTRICAL “ECTP” APPLICANTS)
STEP TWO:
Get with your ABC Member employer to complete and submit the combined ABC SoCal Electrician Trainee (ET) Program Enrollment and Initial Class Sign-up form, with the required fees.
- We will send you/your employer an enrollment confirmation letter. Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you are enrolled in a state-approved ET program.
- Textbooks will be handed out on the 1st night of class.
- You must continue with your course of study to be considered a Trainee.
STEP THREE:
The Craft Training Administration will process and mail out the application for new registration of electrician trainee (ET Card) to the state.
- When your application (ET Card) is processed by state, the state will send you a letter confirming your state-registered Electrician Trainee status along with your tracking and/or “T-number” along with the trainee card. (This can take up to 4-6 weeks from the date the $25 payment is cashed by the State.)
NON-MEMBERS
STEP ONE:
Download the application below for your Trade.
WINTER SEMESTER (OPEN!)
ELECTRICAL “ECTP” ENROLLMENT PACKET:
(ONLY FOR ELECTRICAL “ECTP” APPLICANTS)
STEP TWO:
Get with your ABC Member employer to complete and submit the combined ABC SoCal Electrician Trainee (ET) Program Enrollment and Initial Class Sign-up form, with the required fees.
- We will send you/your employer an enrollment confirmation letter. Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you are enrolled in a state-approved ET program.
- Textbooks will be handed out on the 1st night of class.
- You must continue with your course of study to be considered a Trainee.
STEP THREE:
The Craft Training Administration will process and mail out the application for new registration of electrician trainee (ET Card) to the state.
- When your application (ET Card) is processed by state, the state will send you a letter confirming your state-registered Electrician Trainee status along with your tracking and/or “T-number” along with the trainee card. (This can take up to 4-6 weeks from the date the $25 payment is cashed by the State.)
Please Contact our Craft Training Administrator (Gissell Jimenez) with any questions at: [email protected] or 714-779-3199.
Craft Trainee Programs
Open to Members & Non-Members!
Program Benefits for Craft Training:
- Compliance with California state laws and you will be able to legally do electrical work in California.
- This is best for electricians who have not passed the state Electrical Certification test.
- Affordable! For Members on Average $900 per semester/ Non-Members on Average is $1,800 per semester.
- ECTP Program is a 4-year program or you can start at whichever level you decide
- Help your jobsites to be more safe, trained, skilled and motivated workforce team!
Getting Started
MEMBERS ONLY
Step One: Download the application below for your Trade
FALL 2023:
-ECTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Electrical)
-PCTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Plumbing)
-ESTCTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Low Voltage)
-SMTCTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Sheet Metal)
(Only for ECTP Applicants)
Get with your ABC Member employer to complete and submit the combined ABC SoCal Electrician Trainee (ET) Program Enrollment and Initial Class Sign-up form, with the required fees.
- We will send you/your employer an enrollment confirmation letter. Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you are enrolled in a state-approved ET program.
- Textbooks will be sold on the 1st night of class.
- You must continue with your course of study to be considered a Trainee
Step Two: Register with the State
The Craft Training Administration will process and mail out the application for new registration of electrician trainee (ET Card) to the state.
*When your application (ET Card) is processed by state, the state will send you a letter confirming your state-registered Electrician Trainee status. This letter will also include your tracking or “T-number” and trainee card.
NON-MEMBERS ONLY
Step One: Enroll with ABC SoCal (Click Here)
FALL 2023:
-ECTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Electrical)
-PCTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Plumbing)
-ESTCTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Low Voltage)
-SMTCTP Enrollment packet: Download Now (Sheet Metal)
(Only for ECTP Applicants)
Electrician Trainee (ET) Program Enrollment and Initial Class Sign-up form, with the required fees.
- We will send you an enrollment confirmation letter. Keep a copy of this letter as proof that you are enrolled in a state-approved ET program.
- Textbooks will be sold on the 1st night of class.
- You must continue with your course of study to be considered a Trainee
Step Two: Register with the state
Complete the state registration form. Our “school number” is 102. Staple a copy of the ABC SoCal enrollment confirmation letter to your completed state registration form and mail both to the address below. Be sure to include the state’s $25 registration fee (check or money order).
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Attn: Electrician Certification Unit
PO Box 511286
Los Angeles, CA 90051-7841
When your packet is processed, the state will send you a letter confirming your state-registered Electrician Trainee status. This letter will also include your tracking or “T-number” and trainee card.
To take advantage of these great training opportunities and register your employees!
Contact our Craft Training Adminstrator with any questions- [email protected] 714-779-3199
