Aptitude Testing Information

Aptitude tests are scheduled as needed and you will be notified when a test is scheduled by email and text message. You be given a week’s notice before the test date. You will need to RSVP once you have received the invitation to the test.

The Aptitude test was Developed and Validated by the American Institutes for Research.

This is a link for some examples of the Aptitude Test from the Electrical Training Alliance (formerly known at the National JATC) https://www.electricaltrainingalliance.org/samplepage

On the left-hand side there will be a menu for “Preparing for the Test”. You will find helpful information under all of the menu headings.

For a comprehensive review of Algebra, the NJATC offers a Tech Math class through the University of Tennessee. This online math class is self-paced and starts off with whole numbers and works through Boolean Algebra fundamentals. This class offers three main benefits:

Successful completion of the class satisfies the math requirement for the Inside Electrician and Limited Energy Technician apprenticeships
It offers good preparation for the aptitude test
The stronger your math foundation is, the less challenging the apprenticeship curriculum will be.

It is suggested to review the topics covered by a College Algebra class:

For some sample problems see below:

Systems of linear equations in two variables
1. graphing method
2. substitution method
3. addition method
4. applications

Working with algebraic expressions
1. add, subtract, multiply, and divide by a monomial
2. factoring polynomials

Solving quadratic equations
1. square root property (includes – simplify and approximate numeric square roots)
2. factoring property
3. quadratic formula
4. graphing (includes – interpret vertex, axis of symmetry and vertical/horizontal intercepts)
5. applications