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Getting into the trade isn't complicated, but you do need to be ready for it. It goes in three steps.
1. Application
Just sign up, thats it. Not every trade is open to get more apprentices to teach, so you have to apply when they are accepting.
2. Aptitude Test
Most apprenticeships for things like electrical/welder/plumbing need you to know some algebra so they know you can be trusted with measurements or figuring shit out while out on the field. They make people take an aptitude test first before getting an interview most of the time. Depending on what you are going for will either make it harder or easier for the testing, but most testing is divided up into 2 or all 3 of these parts and keep in mind majority of these test are time limited, you won't have all day to answer questions.
Part 1: Math
Most aptitude tests for jobs will require at least algebra 1 and maybe some of 2 that you need to test for. Most people seem to think that the electrician aptitude test tends to be harder so here are some examples of their test. If you can solve questions like this in under 1:30, you'll do fine more than likely. You probably will not be allowed to use a calculator.
Part 2: Reading comprehension
Reading comprehension is self explanatory, if you can read and follow directions, you won't have issue. Keep in mind that the reading material usually is something you would find out of a science textbook or a pamphlet showing off features to a machine or tool, it's not gonna be some poems or some classical literature. Most people do not struggle with this, just practice reading physical books if you struggle reading paper.
Part 3: Mechanical aptitude
This one isn't that complicated and isn't always tested for. Usually they don't require the math, just that you understand how machines move or work. In a nutshell, its basic physics.
I didn't encounter these while testing, but you can test for the same things I did in a different state but have to take a mechanical aptitude segment.
There are programs out there that are usually 50$ do help do test prep found all over, but I highly reccomend taking courses offered by the place you are applying to rather than some random internet website since those may not have all the material that you need to cover. Do not buy books off of amazon that claim "Aptitude test for [your trade of choice] since yea it might seem cheaper than 50 bucks, alot of them will either have mistakes or written by ai to make quick money.
If you don't wanna spend money at all and just want a quick refresher of high school, I recommend this website.
It has practice questions and videos to explain the subject you are trying to learn.
3. Interview
This is is the most important part since the aptitude test weeds out people, this is where they get selective. Know what it is you are applying for. Look up stuff about how the job is done and what the terminology is. This will probably be a panel interview and charisma alone will not be enough. If you got proof that you have done projects (even as a hobby) of work related to what your applying for, itll help immensely. Most of the time with the aptitude test, they see it as a pass/fail. It helps some to get a high score but it isn't enough to prove you can do the job so you have to demonstrate in this interview why they should pick you.
It's getting really competitive out there, don't slack even on the basic stuff. Good luck.
1. Application
Just sign up, thats it. Not every trade is open to get more apprentices to teach, so you have to apply when they are accepting.
2. Aptitude Test
Most apprenticeships for things like electrical/welder/plumbing need you to know some algebra so they know you can be trusted with measurements or figuring shit out while out on the field. They make people take an aptitude test first before getting an interview most of the time. Depending on what you are going for will either make it harder or easier for the testing, but most testing is divided up into 2 or all 3 of these parts and keep in mind majority of these test are time limited, you won't have all day to answer questions.
Part 1: Math
Most aptitude tests for jobs will require at least algebra 1 and maybe some of 2 that you need to test for. Most people seem to think that the electrician aptitude test tends to be harder so here are some examples of their test. If you can solve questions like this in under 1:30, you'll do fine more than likely. You probably will not be allowed to use a calculator.
Part 2: Reading comprehension
Reading comprehension is self explanatory, if you can read and follow directions, you won't have issue. Keep in mind that the reading material usually is something you would find out of a science textbook or a pamphlet showing off features to a machine or tool, it's not gonna be some poems or some classical literature. Most people do not struggle with this, just practice reading physical books if you struggle reading paper.
Part 3: Mechanical aptitude
This one isn't that complicated and isn't always tested for. Usually they don't require the math, just that you understand how machines move or work. In a nutshell, its basic physics.
I didn't encounter these while testing, but you can test for the same things I did in a different state but have to take a mechanical aptitude segment.
There are programs out there that are usually 50$ do help do test prep found all over, but I highly reccomend taking courses offered by the place you are applying to rather than some random internet website since those may not have all the material that you need to cover. Do not buy books off of amazon that claim "Aptitude test for [your trade of choice] since yea it might seem cheaper than 50 bucks, alot of them will either have mistakes or written by ai to make quick money.
If you don't wanna spend money at all and just want a quick refresher of high school, I recommend this website.
It has practice questions and videos to explain the subject you are trying to learn.
3. Interview
This is is the most important part since the aptitude test weeds out people, this is where they get selective. Know what it is you are applying for. Look up stuff about how the job is done and what the terminology is. This will probably be a panel interview and charisma alone will not be enough. If you got proof that you have done projects (even as a hobby) of work related to what your applying for, itll help immensely. Most of the time with the aptitude test, they see it as a pass/fail. It helps some to get a high score but it isn't enough to prove you can do the job so you have to demonstrate in this interview why they should pick you.
It's getting really competitive out there, don't slack even on the basic stuff. Good luck.
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