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Power Sports and Marine Technician

Offered at Nanaimo campus

Applicants with Grade 12 graduation do not write the assessment. Applicants 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 questions - multiple choice.

50 minutes

Mechanical Reasoning

44/70

70 multiple choice questions that assess the ability to recognize common mechanical situations.

40 minutes

Math

28/40

40 questions on:

  • numerals -> words
  • decimals
  • fractions
  • percent
  • rounding
  • exponents - basic
  • word problems
  • algebra - solve simple equations with 1 unknown quantity
  • geometry: area, perimeter/circumference
  • simple square roots
  • metric - units and conversion

60 minutes

Approximate Time: 2 1/2Hours

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, you may write the assessment in your home town by completing the Off-Campus Assessment Form.

To help you prepare for the assessment the following Learning Centres are available:

Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 106. Call 250 740-6425 to confirm.

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.

Resources to help you prepare for your assessment:English and Math Review or a GED text available at public libraries and bookstores. Google 'Mechanical Reasoning' for examples.

If you need further information, please contact the program area.

View the program outline.