Automotive Service Technician
Offered at Nanaimo & Powell River Campuses
Applicants with Grade 12 graduation are not required to write the assessment. Those without Grade 12 graduation, will write the assessment which covers the following areas:
Area of Study |
Minimum Score |
Details |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension |
28/40 |
40 multiple choice questions |
50 min. |
Mechanical Reasoning |
44/70 |
70 multiple choice questions that assess the ability to recognize common mechanical situations. |
40 min. |
Math |
28/40 |
40 questions on:
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60 min. |
Approximate Time: 2 1/2 Hours |
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A dictionary is not permitted. A calculator is permitted.
To book a seat for the assessment, please call Nanaimo Campus at 250 740 6416, Cowichan Campus at 250 746 3509 or Powell River Campus at 604 485 2878. Assessment fee $15 payable when you write assessment. If you live outside VIU region, please complete this form http://www.viu.ca/assessments/off-campusrequest_other.pdf
To help you prepare for the assessment, the following Learning Centres are available:
Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 106. The centre is usually open Tues – Thurs 11:30 – 2:30. Call 250 740 6425 to confirm hours of operation.
Cowichan Campus Learning Centre, Building 601. Call 250 746 3509 to schedule an appointment.
Powell River Campus Learning Center, Call 604 485 2878 to confirm hours of operation.
Resources: A study package titled Mechanical Trades is available for purchase from the Bookstore at either Nanaimo or Powell River Campus. To have the study package sent to you please call Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Bookstore (250 740 6200 /1 866 965 2665).
View the program outline.
If you need further information, please contact the program area.