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.
Resources to help you prepare for your assessment outlined below include English and Math Review or a GED text which is available at public libraries and bookstores. Google 'Mechanical Reasoning' for examples.
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 the Off-Campus Assessment Form.
Learning Centres are available to help you prepare for the assessment:
Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 106. 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.
View the program outline.
If you need further information, please contact the program area.