Testing Information

 

For any member interested in upgrading their member classification, please email all requests to association@pf597.org

 

Include in your email:

Full Name:

Card Number:

If Employed (Current Contractor)

Best Contact Information: (Phone/Email/Address)

(The test you wish to take along with the test date)

 

Testing will take place at the Training Center located in Mokena, IL. All requests must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the testing date. Once you have submitted your request a staff member will reach out with your reservation and time slot.

*All dues must be paid current prior to sign up*

After completion of testing, there will be a 7 to 10 day waiting period to coordinate all paperwork. Anyone that passes with a (70% or above) will be notified of the process to complete your membership upgrade. Please note that for any individual that passes and is eligible to upgrade, an initiation fee difference as well as the dues increase will be applied. For those individuals that do not pass, a review class will be mandatory prior to taking the next test. All information will be sent directly to you, so please remember to have all information current on your Union Fusion Dashboard (phone, email, and mailing address). 

 

Building Trades Test Dates	Metal Trade (B-Card) Test Dates
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Must be registered by October 1, 2026	Friday, September 11, 2026 Must be registered by September 3, 2026
Saturday, December 12, 2026 Must be registered by December 3, 2026	Friday, November 13, 2026 Must be registered by November 5, 2026

 

Click Here for the A Card Study Guide

Click Here for the B Card Study Guide