Electrician
Entry Level Trades Training
Offered at Nanaimo Campus
Applicants meet Grade 12 graduation with English and math prerequisites PLUS write the assessment and personal profile.
Resources to help you prepare for your assessment include English and Math Review or a GED text available at public libraries and bookstores. Google 'Abstract Reasoning' and 'Space Relations' for examples.
Area of Study |
Minimum Score |
Details |
Time |
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Reading Comprehension |
30/40 |
40 questions - multiple choice. |
50 minutes |
Math |
32/40 |
40 questions on:
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60 minutes |
Abstract Reasoning |
36/45 |
45 multiple choice questions. Abstract reasoning tests the ability to see relationships in a series of abstract figures. |
20 minutes |
Space Relations |
39/60 |
60 multiple choice questions. Space Relations tests the ability to visualize a 3D object from its flat pattern. |
25 minutes |
| Personal Profile: see www.viu.ca/forms/TradesPersonalProfile.pdf for outline. 30 min. |
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Approximate Time: 3 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. If you live outside VIU region and want to write the assessment off-campus, 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 Centre, Call 604-485-2878 to confirm hours of operation.
For program information visit Electrician | Trades & Applied Technology Programs