I scored a 100% on the apprenticeship exam. Thank in large part to your program. My weakest aspects were number series and reading analytics of long paragraphs. I bought it, studying five hours each day for more than two weeks. Studied hard. The Local said it would take up to four weeks to get results but they emailed me one day later than I passed. In fact, when I inquired, I scored a 100% on both sections. Thanks to your program I am advancing to the interview in October! Applied September 1. Tested September 21, received result September 22. Thank you.
@@chucksmith2834 I finished the math exam with 30 seconds to go and the reading section with 7 minutes to go, which shocked me because my math is far better than my reading. Anyhow, yes to answer your question; sources such as Khan Academy is adequate but most of my time was spent on the JobTest company website, studying their material. Algebra equations; algebra functions; polynomials; graphing; number series; absolute value equations & limits; numerical reasoning; long division; multiplication, addition, and subtraction by hand; understanding decimal points in multiplication; powers of 10 notation; square roots; exponents; plugging in; equations; dimensional analysis; estimation for fast paper calculating; and all of the permutations of reading comprehension. Please visit the JobTestPrep website on a computer and take the pre-test. The computer will then display your weaknesses, strengths, and recommend a study syllabus. Pay for the one-month program, get paper, a pencil, and actively, brutally, passionately study with your mind, paper, and pencil. No calculator. I spent most time studying the solutions to wrong answers after each quiz, even the ones I got right. A first this really sucked. It was tedious, arduous, and impossibly slow, to study answers, but studying mistakes accelerated my learning process, minimized my mistakes, and quickened the pace at which I went through all of those other sections. I started very slow on number series, long paragraphs, painfully slow, studying each answer after, but by the time two weeks was done, I was going through several number-series quizzes and two paragraph analytical sections in a day. By the time I took the test I sliced through nearly every section like some award winning surgeon, only "stumbling" on three questions. But I had accumulated so much extra time that I used it to go back and systematically answer those three problems with satisfaction, and check over some other ones. I finished with 30 seconds to go! Some people around me I could see left blank or guessed some answers, on their computer screens. I finished the reading section with 7 minutes remaining and used that time to go back and discover three of my own mistakes, the way I had incorrectly read the problem, questions, or answers, and fixed them. I was happy to have the spare time remaining to systematically go through the ones where the answers were not immediately obvious.
@@chucksmith2834 Of course; I live to serve. It is my pleasure.When you pass the test because of studying hard, and ace the interview because of excellent preparation, then you will have changed *MY* life! Study hard and know that some will show up to test day with no preparation. The more you study, the more distance you inject between yourself and the other applicants. At my local I also came one hour early. Instructor saw this. He announced it would take a minimum of two weeks for results to become public. They sent my results just one day after the test. I think it is because they appreciated that I came one hour early and looked like I studied really hard; like my life depended on it. Good luck and be well.
@@chucksmith2834 Hi, Chuck. Simulation tests? Have you already gone through all of the problem sets? I did the problem sets first, spending laborous time on each of the problems I got wrong. I think I was consistently getting 8/10 or 9/10 but I still reworked every problem and took each problem set over. I only took the simulation tests right before the actual aptitude test.
I recently gave the Ibew 120 aptitude test, but the test has entirely changed from electrical to the mechanical aptitude test and the questions are way too different than discussed here .
I took the test a few years ago and did not do good at all. I realized that I need to get good at my least favorite subject, math. At 38 it’s hard to learn from the bottom since I literally forget any serious math knowledge I had. I’m going to focus on practicing as much math as possible and even taking a basic math corse at my local adult school. I tried the IBEW online math course but I’m a hands on type of student when it comes to math, I need someone there to teach me.
Good luck! I definitely understand the need for a teacher/tutor, sometimes it's necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at ask_shlomik@jobtestprep.com
I feel that brother. I've been getting ready using online resources. I am going to take the test soon for the first time. While I'm pretty confident I'll do decent on the test, I'm more worried about the interview. I'm 26 with only a high school diploma and retail work experience. The more I read about the IBEW the more it seems that they tend to pick people with either construction or trade related work experience or people who know or are related to people in the union (which actually kind of pisses me off how so many jobs function on nepotism).
As far as we know, no work experience is required to apply to an IBEW apprenticeship, but a high school diploma or a GED are required. However, these requirements might vary depending on the local, so it is recommended to contact your local directly. You can take a look at some official information on the matter here: local7jatc.com/the-application-requirements/
Its been awhile since ive done math, expecally algebra 1. I went onto the union webside and found a university of austin algebra 1 study/test guide where im pretty much reteaching myself the entire subject. When doing this, i find myselfs on subjects i find complicated and doubt would even be on the test but im worried ill skip something and it be on the test. I have no idea what specific algebra subjects i should be focasing on. Is there specific ones i should focas on? Or does it vary between different unions?
To the best of our knowledge, the test is uniform among all unions. In terms of subjects you should focus on in the math section, I'd recommend putting the most emphasis on: - Functions - Equations - Polynomials You should also hone your manual calculation skills and rehearse long division, fractions, and decimals, etc. If you have some additional time you can also cover topics that are much less prevalent on the test, but also sometimes appear, such as inequalities, averages and percentages, and unit conversions.
if you have ANY questions (and you will if you havent taken it before) about wether or not a specific part of algebra is covered in the test you should just restudy ALL of algebra. thats what im doing. bought high school algebra 1 and 2 books off ebay and im straight up studying, testing, grading myself and then restudying, retesting, and regrading on all sections I dont ace until I do. trust me i am an extremely intelligent 37 year old grown ass man and i STILL get anywhere between 70% to 100% right answers AFTER i study and take detailed notes on each section. and i get 100% the first time about 5% of the time. i almost always get something wrong because of some inaccurate assumption or minor detail ive forgotten or never learned. and even the smallest mistake early on will WRECK every single future attempt at figuring anything out cause algebra uses everything you'll learn all the time and it only gets more and more complicated. also, you CANNOT afford ANY mistakes on the simple sh!t now when youre safe behind a screen when they'll K!LL you when handling electricity. and you will not be able to depend on your phone figuring sh!t out for you very often, especially out in the field or when your hands are full of god knows what. so forget about wether or not youll pass this test. if you arent perfect with your math youre gonna f@%king die extremely painfully one day down the line or blow up sombody's $500,000 dohickey or thingamabob and you're not gonna be allowed to just not pay that lmfao. their insurance WILL sue you and you WILL lose. and besides, if you dont thoroughly know even the most basic algebra before you start taking those college classes the union is paying you to take (that IS what your apprenticeship is supposed to do after all...), how you think THAT'S gonna go? practice the simple sh!t now until you can score a perfect test so the ACTUAL math later on doesnt stress you out as much. cause it will. so do what im doing and just master ALL of algebra now and make at least some of your college classes REALLY easy so you can focus on studying the even harder sh!t for longer. cause that union is NOT gonna waste more tuition on your @ss if you fail or drop out. and youre not gonna be a well paid electrician without being in the IBEW or getting REALLY lucky with a decent employer but fat chance of that lol. and youre not gonna be able to spend all that sweet union money if you're f@%king dead or owe a fortune in damages.
Unfortunately, we do not know how long it might take, and that number might change depending on the number of applicants for a particular local. We recommend contacting the local you have applied to figure this out.
@@tylerboyd133 how’d you do and how similar is it compared to this prep kit? I am using this kit and iprep kit. Both seem similar. My test date is March 3rd.
job test prep just scammed me for 55$ usd and im pissed these scam artists are allowed to still post videos they are gonna be reported dont send them a dime
Hello my name is Miguel I have lots of questions if anyone can help I wanted to get into Wireman Apprenticeship Program I have everything ready like driver license, dmv record , high school diploma , proof of algebra 1 In high school with c plus and I would haft to submit my transcripts 2 days before application & now I am very curious what can I use to study for the writer test??
We are unfortunately not familiar with the legal status required to apply to an IBEW apprenticeship in Canada. I recommend that you contact your nearest IBEW local (here you can see a list of locals in Canada with contact emails regarding apprenticeships: ibewcco.org/apprenticeship/), and bring up the question. Good luck!
Do not send these guys ANY money. They will take it, and run away with it. You will purchase whatever test you want, then when you press the button to use the prep-packs, it will just refresh the page, and the page is made absolutely awful. Don't trust these guys. Just buy the material provided by your union/school.
Hey Jack! You're right:) However, we do stay alert to any changes in IBEW or other tests we prep for, so we wouldn't have automatically updated the title if the content wasn't still relevant. Good luck on your tests!
I scored a 100% on the apprenticeship exam. Thank in large part to your program. My weakest aspects were number series and reading analytics of long paragraphs. I bought it, studying five hours each day for more than two weeks. Studied hard. The Local said it would take up to four weeks to get results but they emailed me one day later than I passed. In fact, when I inquired, I scored a 100% on both sections. Thanks to your program I am advancing to the interview in October! Applied September 1. Tested September 21, received result September 22. Thank you.
Wow, great job on working hard and passing the test! And thank you so much for your kind words!
@@JobtestprepUk You're welcome. I was elated at the result.
@@chucksmith2834 I finished the math exam with 30 seconds to go and the reading section with 7 minutes to go, which shocked me because my math is far better than my reading. Anyhow, yes to answer your question; sources such as Khan Academy is adequate but most of my time was spent on the JobTest company website, studying their material. Algebra equations; algebra functions; polynomials; graphing; number series; absolute value equations & limits; numerical reasoning; long division; multiplication, addition, and subtraction by hand; understanding decimal points in multiplication; powers of 10 notation; square roots; exponents; plugging in; equations; dimensional analysis; estimation for fast paper calculating; and all of the permutations of reading comprehension. Please visit the JobTestPrep website on a computer and take the pre-test. The computer will then display your weaknesses, strengths, and recommend a study syllabus. Pay for the one-month program, get paper, a pencil, and actively, brutally, passionately study with your mind, paper, and pencil. No calculator. I spent most time studying the solutions to wrong answers after each quiz, even the ones I got right. A first this really sucked. It was tedious, arduous, and impossibly slow, to study answers, but studying mistakes accelerated my learning process, minimized my mistakes, and quickened the pace at which I went through all of those other sections. I started very slow on number series, long paragraphs, painfully slow, studying each answer after, but by the time two weeks was done, I was going through several number-series quizzes and two paragraph analytical sections in a day. By the time I took the test I sliced through nearly every section like some award winning surgeon, only "stumbling" on three questions. But I had accumulated so much extra time that I used it to go back and systematically answer those three problems with satisfaction, and check over some other ones. I finished with 30 seconds to go! Some people around me I could see left blank or guessed some answers, on their computer screens. I finished the reading section with 7 minutes remaining and used that time to go back and discover three of my own mistakes, the way I had incorrectly read the problem, questions, or answers, and fixed them. I was happy to have the spare time remaining to systematically go through the ones where the answers were not immediately obvious.
@@chucksmith2834 Of course; I live to serve. It is my pleasure.When you pass the test because of studying hard, and ace the interview because of excellent preparation, then you will have changed *MY* life! Study hard and know that some will show up to test day with no preparation. The more you study, the more distance you inject between yourself and the other applicants. At my local I also came one hour early. Instructor saw this. He announced it would take a minimum of two weeks for results to become public. They sent my results just one day after the test. I think it is because they appreciated that I came one hour early and looked like I studied really hard; like my life depended on it. Good luck and be well.
@@chucksmith2834 Hi, Chuck. Simulation tests? Have you already gone through all of the problem sets? I did the problem sets first, spending laborous time on each of the problems I got wrong. I think I was consistently getting 8/10 or 9/10 but I still reworked every problem and took each problem set over. I only took the simulation tests right before the actual aptitude test.
If you need time to study then wait make sure you study Algebra Functions More specifically Graphing and Number Sequencing
Thanks for this!
I recently gave the Ibew 120 aptitude test, but the test has entirely changed from electrical to the mechanical aptitude test and the questions are way too different than discussed here .
I took the test a few years ago and did not do good at all. I realized that I need to get good at my least favorite subject, math. At 38 it’s hard to learn from the bottom since I literally forget any serious math knowledge I had. I’m going to focus on practicing as much math as possible and even taking a basic math corse at my local adult school. I tried the IBEW online math course but I’m a hands on type of student when it comes to math, I need someone there to teach me.
Good luck! I definitely understand the need for a teacher/tutor, sometimes it's necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at ask_shlomik@jobtestprep.com
I feel that brother. I've been getting ready using online resources. I am going to take the test soon for the first time. While I'm pretty confident I'll do decent on the test, I'm more worried about the interview. I'm 26 with only a high school diploma and retail work experience. The more I read about the IBEW the more it seems that they tend to pick people with either construction or trade related work experience or people who know or are related to people in the union (which actually kind of pisses me off how so many jobs function on nepotism).
@@Jason-ns4qy How did it all go?
Did you retake the test?
I am 47 in a similar position
I just got the test prep, but where Can i find the guides to study?
For the electrician apprenticeship which one do i choose in the course it has police, construction , engineering? Which one is for electrician?
It should be construction
What is a passing score on the IBEW aptitude test on a scale of 0-100%?
They're graded from 0-9, not by percentages. You need a 4 to pass
What does that mean? How is it evaluated?
Do you have a link for the practice test
I’m 20 can I apply for the apprenticeship even with no prior work experience but have experience in trade school.
Tuh
Yuh
As far as we know, no work experience is required to apply to an IBEW apprenticeship, but a high school diploma or a GED are required. However, these requirements might vary depending on the local, so it is recommended to contact your local directly.
You can take a look at some official information on the matter here: local7jatc.com/the-application-requirements/
Did you apply for the apprenticeship? What has happened since?
@@Artecus they told me to apply in two years :/
Jesus loves you
Amen
yes He does. i needed this. i was so anxious for my test coming up, thank God for you!
Yes thats why he has me on this road to something new. God bless
God bless me I have to study I take my test on the 28th!
Thank you
Its been awhile since ive done math, expecally algebra 1. I went onto the union webside and found a university of austin algebra 1 study/test guide where im pretty much reteaching myself the entire subject. When doing this, i find myselfs on subjects i find complicated and doubt would even be on the test but im worried ill skip something and it be on the test. I have no idea what specific algebra subjects i should be focasing on. Is there specific ones i should focas on? Or does it vary between different unions?
To the best of our knowledge, the test is uniform among all unions. In terms of subjects you should focus on in the math section, I'd recommend putting the most emphasis on:
- Functions
- Equations
- Polynomials
You should also hone your manual calculation skills and rehearse long division, fractions, and decimals, etc. If you have some additional time you can also cover topics that are much less prevalent on the test, but also sometimes appear, such as inequalities, averages and percentages, and unit conversions.
if you have ANY questions (and you will if you havent taken it before) about wether or not a specific part of algebra is covered in the test you should just restudy ALL of algebra. thats what im doing. bought high school algebra 1 and 2 books off ebay and im straight up studying, testing, grading myself and then restudying, retesting, and regrading on all sections I dont ace until I do.
trust me i am an extremely intelligent 37 year old grown ass man and i STILL get anywhere between 70% to 100% right answers AFTER i study and take detailed notes on each section. and i get 100% the first time about 5% of the time. i almost always get something wrong because of some inaccurate assumption or minor detail ive forgotten or never learned. and even the smallest mistake early on will WRECK every single future attempt at figuring anything out cause algebra uses everything you'll learn all the time and it only gets more and more complicated.
also, you CANNOT afford ANY mistakes on the simple sh!t now when youre safe behind a screen when they'll K!LL you when handling electricity. and you will not be able to depend on your phone figuring sh!t out for you very often, especially out in the field or when your hands are full of god knows what.
so forget about wether or not youll pass this test. if you arent perfect with your math youre gonna f@%king die extremely painfully one day down the line or blow up sombody's $500,000 dohickey or thingamabob and you're not gonna be allowed to just not pay that lmfao. their insurance WILL sue you and you WILL lose.
and besides, if you dont thoroughly know even the most basic algebra before you start taking those college classes the union is paying you to take (that IS what your apprenticeship is supposed to do after all...), how you think THAT'S gonna go?
practice the simple sh!t now until you can score a perfect test so the ACTUAL math later on doesnt stress you out as much. cause it will.
so do what im doing and just master ALL of algebra now and make at least some of your college classes REALLY easy so you can focus on studying the even harder sh!t for longer.
cause that union is NOT gonna waste more tuition on your @ss if you fail or drop out. and youre not gonna be a well paid electrician without being in the IBEW or getting REALLY lucky with a decent employer but fat chance of that lol. and youre not gonna be able to spend all that sweet union money if you're f@%king dead or owe a fortune in damages.
do you know how long it takes after you submit the application to receive your test date
Unfortunately, we do not know how long it might take, and that number might change depending on the number of applicants for a particular local. We recommend contacting the local you have applied to figure this out.
I applied on December 5, 2020 got scheduled for a test on Feb 26, 2021.
@@tylerboyd133 which local?
@@brandon3605 I’m scheduled for March 2nd I believe. Local 180
@@tylerboyd133 how’d you do and how similar is it compared to this prep kit? I am using this kit and iprep kit. Both seem similar. My test date is March 3rd.
Scam!!!!!! I purchased before and nothing popped up
job test prep just scammed me for 55$ usd and im pissed these scam artists are allowed to still post videos they are gonna be reported dont send them a dime
I was just about to buy that class really???
Oh dam, I was about to purchase it, I am glad I checked the comments.
thank you for this.
You're welcome :)
I want to order this but I'm in Ontario will this help me in Ontario?
Scored a 44% kind of feel like giving up shit is confusing as fuck
Don't give up! I sincerely recommend hiring a tutor, it makes everything 1 million times easier.
Try Khan Academy online. It's a free school that has every single math class available
Hello my name is Miguel I have lots of questions if anyone can help I wanted to get into Wireman Apprenticeship Program I have everything ready like driver license, dmv record , high school diploma , proof of algebra 1 In high school with c plus and I would haft to submit my transcripts 2 days before application & now I am very curious what can I use to study for the writer test??
Will this help with ibew local 98?
Did it help?
@@jonathansouza9572 Never took it, im going into Nursing to be a RN
Hi
I have NOT completed my high school from Canada, I am an Indian (student visa in canada).
Can I apply too?
We are unfortunately not familiar with the legal status required to apply to an IBEW apprenticeship in Canada. I recommend that you contact your nearest IBEW local (here you can see a list of locals in Canada with contact emails regarding apprenticeships: ibewcco.org/apprenticeship/), and bring up the question.
Good luck!
Do not send these guys ANY money. They will take it, and run away with it. You will purchase whatever test you want, then when you press the button to use the prep-packs, it will just refresh the page, and the page is made absolutely awful. Don't trust these guys. Just buy the material provided by your union/school.
Where can I find the practice test?
You can find a free IBEW practice test right here - www.jobtestprep.com/ibew-apprenticeship-test
@@JobtestprepUk thank you sir!
Posted 2 years ago...so 2021...but for 2023...thats not right. Who you foolin'???
Hey Jack! You're right:)
However, we do stay alert to any changes in IBEW or other tests we prep for, so we wouldn't have automatically updated the title if the content wasn't still relevant.
Good luck on your tests!
Can you use calculator for the exam?
Hi, the use of a calculator is not allowed on the IBEW exam.
No otherwise id be easy lol
This guy is Italian lol
Okay....?
@@dsnalien7469 Look @ the hands
Has anyone used examsempire practice exams for the IBEW-Apt test? Wondering how accurate they are!