Thank you for your interest in a VIU Trades Program. Students are required to complete a self-assessment for VIU Trades programs at this time. Please contact the Registration Centre at Registration@viu.ca or 250.753.3245 to discuss your candidacy for your program of interest.
Offered at the Nanaimo and tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campuses
View the Automotive Service Technician program outline
Subject areas covered in the assessment
Area of Study | Minimum Score | Details | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 21/30 | 30 questions (true/false, short answer) | 45 min. |
Combined Reasoning | 18/30 | 30 multiple choice questions that assess the ability to recognize abstract, spatial and mechanical concepts. | 30 min. |
Math (calculator is allowed, basic formula table is provided) | 21/30 | 30 questions on:
| 60 min. |
Approximate Time: 2 1/2 Hours - A dictionary is not permitted. A calculator is permitted. | |||
Resources to help you prepare for your assessment
- Reading Skills- Assembly
- Reading Skills- Construction
- Reading Skills- Foundry
- Reading Skills- Professional Driver
- Reading Skills- Repair
- VIU Reading Comprehension Study Guide
- Trades Math Practice
- Reasoning Review and Practice