I need to see a sample of the kinds of questions that are on an entrance test for pipe fitter's apprenticeship programs. My fiancee' is a nervous "test taker", so having an idea of what to expect should be helpful in easing some his anxiety.
2006-06-11 12:27:16 · 2 answers · asked by Gayle G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Reputable firms looking for apprentices generally use simple general knowledge questions to screen applicants.
A typical question would be: "A water tap is running. Which way should the bowl of the spoon be to give the least splash back; the bowl catching the water or the water deflected by the back of the bowl?
Similar questions generally are based on 'Multi-choice' answers which only require a tick,
What they are looking for is a guide to reasoning ability. They are not too bothered about academic qualifications as successful applicants will automatically be given 'Day Release' to attend a local College of Further Education' to follow a suitable City and Guilds Course.
My advice to 'nervous test takers' is to have faith in your own ability and it is not the end of the world to be rejected first time. Many university graduates apply for numerous posts before they finally land one. The main key is to be persistent.
I won't wish you the best of luck because you achieve that by believing in yourself.
2006-06-11 19:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by CurlyQ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try google: Industrial trades+US+Pipefitters+test, or
Trade Unions+Pipefitters+test
2006-06-11 19:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by ladyren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋