For Journeypersons requesting an Electrician Trainee Card (ET Card), please read the following instructions, and complete the approval form by clicking the link at the bottom of this page

Please note, the $25.00 payment to the DIR – Electrician Certification Fund MUST BE IN CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FORM! The $175.00 payment to the SMETA may be in check, money order, or credit/debit form. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Complete the Online Form (Link at the Bottom of this Page)

a) Include your name, FULL mailing address, and your email (required for your online learning account)
b) Please choose a password of at least 6 characters, containing both letters and numbers (required for your online learning account)

2. Submit the form directly through our website.

3. Await confirmation of approval of the request by a staff member of the SMETA

4. Once approved by the SMETA, you will be notified via email when you can come to the office to complete the ET Card DIR application form.

Normal ET card paperwork hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon – Fri, except the first Monday of each Month. First Monday hours are from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Please do not come to the office unless you have been pre-approved by the SMETA staff.

Please note that the Dept of Industrial Relations ET card will NOT BE PROVIDED to you at the time of paperwork completion. The SMETA will submit the forms and payment on your behalf and the DIR will mail or email your card to you if you are approved. This process generally takes 4 – 6 weeks.

After completing the Dept of Industrial Relations ET card application form at the SMETA, the SMETA will provide you with an interim ET card handout for use while the DIR processes your application

Approval Form: Click Here