Road Builder Foundation
Offered at Nanaimo campus
next anticipated start date is February 2012
The following areas will be covered in the assessment for the above program.
Area of Study |
Minimum Score |
Details |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension |
28/40 |
40 multiple choice questions. |
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:
|
60 minutes |
| Personal Profile | trades personal profile | 30 minutes | |
Approximate Time: 3 Hours |
|||
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. Assaessment fee $15 payable when you write assessment. If you live outside VIU region you may write the assessment in your home town by completing 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 Center is usually open Tues – Thurs, 11:30am – 2:30pm. 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.
Resources: A study package titled Mechanical Trades is available for purchase from the Bookstore at either Nanaimo or Cowichan Campus. To have the study package sent to you please call Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Bookstore (250 740 6200/ 1 866 965 2665).
If you need further information, please contact the program area.