PREPARE FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP TEST

THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR PLUMBER, STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER & WELDING TRADES IS HELD ANNUALLY.  CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR DATES.

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Tutoring & Pre-Apprenticeship Classes

CONTACT BELOW INDEPENDENTS FOR LOCATION CHANGES & AVAILABILITY   

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Benicia Adult Education 
350 East K Street Benicia, CA
Corner of E. K Street & E. 3rd Street
(707) 747-8367
https://beniciaunified.org/departments/adult- education/

Pittsburg Adult Education
1151 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg, CA
(925) 473-2400
https://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us/paec

Construction Trades Workforce Initiative Test Prep Class
Laney College
900 Fallon St, Room G-211
Oakland, CA
(510) 560-6329
https://forms.gle/gT3HR1nFh56tLoT6A

Vallejo Adult Education 
436 Del Sur Street Vallejo, CA
(707) 556-8850
https://vallejoadult.vcusd.org

West Contra Costa Adult Education 
Richmond High School
1250 23rd Street
Richmond, CA
(510) 231-1453
https://wccae.asapconnected.com/#courseID=301016

San Mateo Adult Education
789 E. Poplar Avenue San Mateo, CA
(650) 558-2100
https://sanmateoadulted.org/

Study Material (Books)

Math
Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day
By Learning Express Editors - Price $16 (approximately)

Mechanical Aptitude
Barron’s How to Prepare for the Mechanical Aptitude & Spatial Relations Tests
By Joel Wiesen – Price $18 (approximately)
NOTE: Study the Mechanical Aptitude part of the book only.

The above books and tutoring contacts are only suggestions and are not endorsed by UA Local 342, JATC.  Please feel free to use any book that you wish.  The test consists of two parts: Math and Mechanical Aptitude.  The math portion of the test is eighth grade level pre-algebra (decimals, fractions, percentages) accompanying basic mechanical aptitude.  Go to a book store or library and ask for assistance to locate the right study material for you.

NOTES TO CONSIDER: The following items are NOT permitted at the test area: Calculators, Cell Phones, Backpacks, Laptops, Purses, Food or Drinks.