Finished the test, found out two days later that I passed! I'd say this vid has good recommendations BUT after scouring these comments for months I'm worried that with only 36 questions the Algebra portion has some legit variation between subjects covered. As an avid reader, Reading Comp was a cakewalk. I had enough time to go through every question twice with 5 min to spare. Algebra though was a different story.I studied regularly and the questions imo were Advanced difficulty versions of algebra problems. Optimistically I counted 29/36 questions that I felt confident in my answers. The alegraba section FOR ME was basically 4 sections: -->sequences (mostly easy but some tough ones like 38, 41, 46, 53, 67...) -->lots of PEMDAS (plug in variables and solve in correct order) make sure you can multiply/divide fractions/decimals, understand square roots. -->"which of the following statements is true for this formula" (th-cam.com/video/SNia4Hh_AbA/w-d-xo.html at 8:04 is the best example to explain) -->rise/run linear equations and function "f(x)" tables (you get a data table or graphed line and have to select which other data table, equation or graphed line is equivalent) Khan is the best resource for sure: Make sure you can get 90%+ consistently on Course Challenges for Pre-Alg and Alg Basics then move to Alg 1 and focus on: -Linear equations and Graphs -Forms of Linear equations -Quadratics: Multiplying and Factoring There was an exponential function question that I just biffed, no idea so I guessed. Knowing how to solve is helpful but understanding the theory so you can apply to complex questions is key. A simple "solve for f" question will have f on both sides of the equation, one side squared, the other divided. Hope this helps anyone else there, Thanks to Mad Electrician for this vid. I've watched it at least 20 times. I'll update this comment when I find out whether I passed/failed. Good luck to everyone out there!
Thank you for this breakdown. I’m trying to gage how much studying I should do. If I took pre calc in high school and let’s say all the formulas would come back to me in a few nights, do you think I should not take it lightly and put in the extra hours or is it easy enough to cram a few days before?
@@DubG89 You should study as much and as hard as possible for two reasons: 1) to fend of multiple choice distractors and 2) each question is timed to 1 min 24 seconds. I have a university degree in a technical subject, and I solved many hundreds of problems over two weeks for five hours per day. And I worked hard to minimize mistakes and to work as fast through the problems as possible.
I took my test 5 days ago (4/1/2022) and passed. I was TERRIBLE at math as a kid. I spent 6 months studying to prepare. The key for me was practicing math problems that where slightly more difficult then what i would encounter on the test. If I can pass this test, anyone can.
This is awesome to hear, brother. Starting as a pre-apprentice on Monday. Local 124. I also struggled greatly with math as a kid. Just hired a tutor and going to grind my tail off the next 4-5 months so I can pass the test and officially be indentured into the program!!
Took my test the other day and passed! Thanks for the tips and advice in this video. Proud to be the only woman in the room and show everyone I can do this too.
Heck yeah you did, Hannah! That’s truly something to be proud of! Thanks for sharing that and I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your application process. If there is any advice that you want that you can’t find in my videos then please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m really glad to hear that the videos are helping ⚡️
@@MadElectrician Well, I did get my letter in the mail about my score, but it stated that they won’t have interviews set until after the new year. I don’t want to just sit around until then, I feel like I should do something productive to possibly gain a little edge in the competition. Any recommendations for something I could do around my full work schedule?
Right on, that’s actually pretty soon. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should watch my Applying For IBEW Apprenticeship video. I actually go in depth explaining ways to gain an edge on the competition and make you look like the perfect candidate for the apprenticeship. Basically I would recommend using this time to work on doing things that you can add to your portfolio that you’ll bring with you to your interview. I explain all of that in the video. Side note, you might not actually be able to hand out individual portfolios to the interview committee during this time due to the pandemic. I would just be mentally prepared for that and maybe come prepared with a portfolio with very enlarged photos so that you can still show the interview committee what you want them to see without having to hand them the portfolio. Hope that helps! Also of course just be prepared for any potential interview questions. The two big questions to have a rock solid answer for are: 1. Why do you want to be an electrician? 2. Why should we choose you? Also if possible try to schedule a mock interview. I did that and I highly recommend it 👍🏼
I just finished my test up at ibew local 48! I thought I did pretty well although I did not fully take into account the speed of the test. Some of the series questions took a little more time than I had anticipated and I had to rush through the last ten or so questions. Nothing super difficult, nothing really past algebra 1, but I was taking my time "showing my work" so to speak-- even though it was all multiple choice since I didn't want to miss a step but that cost me time in the end. The reading portion was really straightforward as long as y'know, you can read and understand properly. I finished that section with 15 minutes to spare. at local 48 there's laptops now to take the test on now but you can still request to do a paper test at a later time if you wish. With the computer test they say you'll be notified if you fail pretty quickly and if you pass they'll give you an interview time which may take several weeks. I didn't get a fail notification so I'm assuming I passed! Looking forward to my interview now.
I took the test and passed today, I did mediocre on the math and almost aced the reading comprehension. If you are bad at math like me I would recommend practicing number patterns, and review on PEMDAS and FOIL
@@danielsantana9873you can hire tutors that specifically tutor for the IBEW Aptitude test. Was going to do that once my Lineman apprenticeship opens up.
I started watching this video on Monday when I had about half an hour until my aptitude test at the PDX Training Center. I left a few answers on the math portion unanswered which had me nervous this entire week. Today, I got notification that I passed and my interview is scheduled for next month. Really excited and grateful for the forthcoming journey. Cheers all!
I got connected with someone from the IBEW Sisters of Solidarity prior to my interview and they really really helped me with preparing for my interview. They gave great advice for putting together my portfolio and what the questions would be like. I felt like I did really well on my interview, but a couple of days later I received notification that I was ranked in the 700s for the queue list. It was a little discouraging, but I understand that I do have a lack of experience in working in the trade fields specifically. I'm currently trying to get on the book as a material handler or join the LiUNA local 737 as a laborer so that I can re-interview in 6 months and better prove myself that I'm a willing and capable candidate.
@@noah_boad That's a bummer. I am pleased to read that you have a plan: trying to get on as a material handler and preparing for the re-interview in six months. Six months will go by quick.
@@Artecus It was surely disappointing at first but I'm trusting the process.. I'm pleased to say that I have been material handling for 2 months now and am looking forward to crushing the re-interview!! 💪
@@noah_boad That is great news, I am so happy for you. You will murder the interview in a few months. Luckily, I was admitted to both unions (electrical and line) and the line union called first. In fact, they spent more time chatting with me. After speaking with three lineman about their careers, asking many questions, writing everything down, searching and inputing data onto an Excel spreadsheet to compare the pros and cons of both, researching again, I was sworn in to the lineman union several weeks ago. What an unpredictable world: prepared so much to be an electrician only to forego and train to be a lineman!
Just got my test results back and passed (God is good) this video is pretty on point , and also the test questions may vary depending on where you’re applying, but one thing that really threw me off was the graphing questions which they asked me at the end of the test , make sure you do a little extra study on that, and also don’t underestimate the reading comprehension !!!
@@ASSwipe. I never even passed on high school , it’s really about repetition bro , practice algebra formula questions for at least 2-3 hours a day , don’t give up , practice practice practice
@Joe Williams I know this comment section is old as dirt, but have you really never been told this as a kid/young adult while in school? "YOU better remember your times table because you won't have a calculator in your pocket when your grow up." Or my personal favorite "They're not going to let you use a calculator when you get to high school." I don't know where those teachers went but a calculator was given out for almost every single test I took in high school and I wasn't in "special classes". I'm not trying to say it's not useful to be good at doing mental math, but some teachers made some real dumb arguments that didn't add up. No pun intended.
@willbates8464 that annoyed me so much or my other favorite "your collage professors aren't going to be so nice to you in collage" some of the nicest and most understanding people I've ever met were professors 🤣🤣
The best test advice imo was bookmarking the difficult questions. This is great because your other questions may have pieces in them that can help solve your more difficult questions. Worst case, coming back to a question is always better than wasting time stressing about the answer.
Thanks bud! 39 and your channel was the ONLY way I passed the aptitude test. Always been weak in math (strong reader). Took your advice, utilized Khan Academy and it worked. Also at my JATC the test is on a computer now and it was "insta-graded". My passed letter is dated for the same day I took my test. So just wanted to let some know it may not be 2 weeks. I heard after 2 business days. Good luck everyone and put in the work and it will pay off.
took my test this afternoon. reading part was easy. math part was a bit rough. lots of recognizing number patterns, factoring polynomials, and pemdas (order's of operations). i ran out of time so i guessed on maybe 8 of the 33 questions. overall i feel pretty optimistic. definitely look over factoring polynomials. was a godsend for me to have done some practice problems this morning before the test. also if you can't figure out a question in like 45 seconds, I'd say skip it and save it for the end. better to get the guaranteed points first before wasting too much time on something you struggle with. thank you for your video. your guides are amazing.
After taking the test (and passing with an 8!) I quickly realized from conversation that doing a quick brush up on algebra if you've been out of school for a while will give a HUGE advantage. It seemed like most people were stressed and under-prepared for the math portion. There were also a few that were there for a retake after not passing previously. I also learned that covering the basics in each section of the Kahn Academy Algebra 1 course was plenty. The more difficult parts of the course weren't even covered in the test, I came out of the test realizing I was actually OVER-prepared. I gotta say taking your Kahn Academy recommendation was definitely the right choice. Now just waiting for my interview date (2-4 months)
@@niuatoa5284 if you're referring to the list of courses, yes. I'd go straight to the course test for pre-algebra and see how you do there. On Algebra Basics and Algebra 1 as long as you get a general idea of how to do each unit, you're good. I wouldn't spend too much time trying to master each section.
@@davidrazo8698 I had the score in my email before I got home. Current turnaround for interview is 2-4 months in Seattle market (IBEW 46). That time may vary based on number of applicants and COVID related situations (there are two other locations imediately north and south of here that haven't been taking applications, so more applicants than normal have been applying at 46)
Havent taken any tests to be an electrician but i have taken 11 tests for being a mechanic(passed 9 of them), i found if you know your stuff, you fly by the test, if it makes anyone feel any better, i failed one test by 1 question(got 33 and needed 34), took it the second time and only missed 5 questions(got 45 of 50, only needed 34) but i flew through it, hope it helps/inspires others to keep going/try again Im really looking into being an electrician now, thanks so much for all this information that you put out there, super helpful and took away the "new-ness" of being an electrician, makes me feel like ive been doing it just with automotives, thanks so much!
Just wanted to say thank you! You're videos have been extremely helpful in my journey to gain acceptance into the apprenticeship program at my Local 275 in Michigan. This video was clutch in helping me prepare for the aptitude test (especially the tip about Kahn Academy)! I spent about an hour a day studying algebra and reading comprehension for 2 months or so leading up to the aptitude test. It definitely worked! I don't know my exact results, but I was scored 9 out of 9 and I definitely credit your guidance! On Kahn Acadamy, I thoroughly studied the Basic Algebra, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry Units (ended up not really needing the Geometry for the aptitude test, but I'm sure it will come in handy later). The only thing that Kahn didn't really have good material for was sequences, but I was able to find other helpful TH-cam videos on those and had no problem with them on the test. In fact, studying paid-off so much that I didn't even have to guess on any of the test questions since I was able to work-through and solve every one... My pre-interview is coming up on 4/13/2023 and Official Interview on 4/20/2023, so now I'm just going over my answers to probable interview questions and organizing my portfolio. Thanks again Stephen. You've been an invaluable resource.
Thanks so much for the insight man! I got the results for my test and I passed! I took it for California and for some reason it doesn't say what was my score but it does say I can book my interview. Hardest part about the test imo is the short amount of time they give you. It's tough to do math equations on such short amount of time. I read in the comments that someone recommended the iprep course and I bought it a night before the test. That course was a life saver because it helps you study exactly what's on the test instead of you wasting time studying subjects that you won't see. HIGHLY RECOMMEND spending the money on it. Also we used computers for the reading portion and unfortunately I wasn't able to underline important sentences so just be aware of that. Thanks again!!!!
Hey man myns is in about 20 days, who knows if we’ll have the same test, but I wanna ask if the test was how people describe it, with pretty much it having the type of questions on the sample (sequences, replacing variables with #, write problems differently , charts etc.) but harder? & what Iprep are you talking about?
That’s the goal! I always wished that a channel like this existed when I was going through the application process for the apprenticeship. So I am grateful that I get to be a resource now for people who are trying to get in going forward. Thanks for watching and feel free to reach out anytime if you have questions on anything! ⚡️
Thanks a bunch. Just got an offer to get sponsored through WECA by a company specializing in low voltage, so I will be a low voltage electrician, which is fine by me. I've already been brushing up on my math skills. To being prepared, and owning life.
I got really nervous when there was about 20 of us waiting to go into the test room. I studied Algebra 2 prep with Khan academy. I didn't finish all the math problems and didn't have time to select a random answer. If you take it on a computer, go through and answer A,A,A, etc just so you have a 25% chance of getting it right instead of 0%. Speed read through it articles, then read the questions and search for the answers. Since you speedread, you'll kind know where to look. You can't use control F, or else they'll flag it. I was really worried that I did really bad, but I got above average on both.
In Ohio it's different for a union job where i applied. Its math only and its through Aleks. After you're done you get your results instantly and if you fail the first time you just need to complete a certain amount of hours on the Aleks website. I think only 5, best thing to do is take it once if you fail you get access to Aleks for a year for only $50 (cost to take the test). The first time I took the test I got a score of 5 and you need a minium of 20 to pass. Second time after I took it I got a score of 27. Also its not multiple choice.
Hey big thanks man. I have my test tomorrow and Its been like 5 years since I did a math test. The list of algebra concepts really helped me focus my studying.
Took my test yesterday and was super stressed about it. I used khan academy for any where of 1.5 hours to 30mins a night studying. Got my results back not even 24 hours later and passed! I took the test two times and the second time definitely seemed easier after seeing what was on it.
@@wilberbocanegra6151 I was too but everyone passes eventually i am 19 so i kinda got lucky just graduated in may of last year so i guess it was all still pretty fresh. Im sure you’ll do great just study!
I have a year to brush up on my algebra before moving to NH and applying for the NEAT lineman apprenticeship. Glad I'm starting early because it's been a while, lol. Thanks for these videos!
I finished the test and passed too with flying colors 9/9! Stephen thank you so much for providing this info. I think this really made a difference in passing the test. Honestly the resources you recommended- Khan academy were extremely useful. Also thank you so much for your other videos for applying for the apprenticeship- writing a cover letter & resume. I'm really grateful you made these videos to share! Bless you Bro!
Congratulations Renato! That's an amazing score and I'm so happy to hear that! You are very welcome and thank you too for sharing this. Comments like this are what keep me going. Wishing you the best of luck on your interview whenever that is! Feel free to reach out with any questions as you think of them. Cheers brother! ⚡️
Just got notified that I passes my aptitude test for Local 48! Something new that I was absolutely not prepared for was that my test was done on a laptop. I took the same test 2 years ago at the same location and it was on paper. I can say for sure it's the same test. Personally I found it to be slightly annoying to test this way because I like to hold my scratch paper right next to the test. looking back and forth to the screen took critical seconds off my time. Before the test began they DID give us the option to take it on paper but that would have required a rescheduling of your test date. I opted to continue since I don't think my nerves could have handled any more waiting. I applied late November and I'm interviewing next month! MUCH faster process than I expected.
Took my Aptitude Test back on May 5th of this year (2021) and I’m waiting to hear back from them! I never thought I’d be so eager for a piece of paper in the mail before. Everyday I come home and throw open the mail box. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼
@@scottmoore6642 awesome thats great to hear! I have my aptitude test coming up early September, how was the test for you? Was it mostly the topics covered on this video or were there any curveballs that you might suggest?! Im currently studying 📚 but id like to get a further insight on what to study more thoroughly, thanks!
Glad I stumbled on this bud I'm from Salem just applied in Tangent and going for the test in a few days. Honestly have been freaking out cramming math because I really haven't done much in my life. Anyway, I feel like this video was a blessing and thanks for getting this out there.. Good vibes to anyone trying to get into this job and better their lives! I'll take any good vibes being given as well 😂 🥂
@@Artecus Honestly I wasn't feeling 100% so I rescheduled to be safe. I realized also that I just needed more time to study so I was able to get 4 more weeks which I really need!
Good run down on the video and tips of becoming an electrician, I am taking my test in 2 weeks from now and will reply back with progress whether I fail or pass and when my interview will be or next time I will apply again. I would say I will never give up in such a great program. So good luck to meeeee and thank you for such an amazing video!
@@JuanRodriguez-py2yl so far i am not sure, I took my test at the test center, went pretty well, i feel confident but i am waiting on results, i will let you know what happens!
That’s so awesome to hear! I’m glad that you are finding the videos to be beneficial! It sounds like you already took it at this point, but wishing you the best of luck on your test!
@@MadElectrician @bison group I passed! Just barely, i got 4/10 4 is the bare minimum passing grade. I felt i did so much better than that but I just hope that low score doesnt penalize me through this process. Now im gonna start listening to your part 3 video of this series. Thankyou so much for everything yall!
Found your channel via a Reddit hole. Currently in CA about to take a test this upcoming Tuesday. Going to study my ass off. Thank you for the tips friend. Much appreciated 🙏🏿
This is scarily accurate to the Australian Apprenticeship, when i went to my RTO/TAFE i did a Pre-Apprenticeship for electrical. and there is a little test beforehand, like an Aptitude test called the LLN, pretty much the same as you guys in Oregon but English first then Maths. cuz australia is tiny there were max only 90 applying for the role, it 2 months for me to get a response, because it kept on being forwarded to yet another company. and Surprisingly the LLN here in australia you get like forever to finish it; four hours maybe??. its crazy
I took the test a couple years ago. I never got a letter in the mail on how I did. I’m sure I failed, 4 years go by and I’m re applying on the 15th. I’m studying right now. I’ve always been good at math I think it was the reading portion I had trouble on. I wish I applied again sooner. This is the career I’ve wanted since I got out of high school. I’m 23 now and sick of my low paying job with very little transferable job skills. I will make sure I pass this time.
Hey Austin! 23 is still very young to get into this trade! It might feel like you should have gotten in sooner to you but you’re actually much younger than most people who get in. Wishing you the best of luck with your aptitude test when you go to take it again! I think it’s great that you’re taking it so seriously. Do everything you can to be the best possible applicant you can be and you’ll have a great shot at making it into the apprenticeship ⚡️
dude appreciate your content a lot , helped me out with what material to cover for my aptitude test last night , I also live in Oregon and applied to local 48 .. hopefully I passed the aptitude test
Great information man, all very helpful. I'm just starting on my journey towards getting apprenticeship so your channel is extremely helpful. Thanks again.
Hey Adrian! I'm happy to hear that! Feel free to reach out any time with questions that you have. I can't always respond right away but I do my best. Anytime!
@@MadElectrician Just got the call about 1 week ago. I'll be starting my apprenticeship on the 29th of this month. Thanks again for the valuable information.
@@Ace-lo8ei it's going great man. Everyone I've worked with is professional, learning a lot out here. Something I wasn't aware of is that sometimes you'll have to dig some trenches lol!
When I took my test, it was all on the computer. So you're not able to underline anything, and you couldn't see the questions all at once. What I did was click through all the questions and then read the passage. I finished the reading in 26 minutes so I had an additional 25 minutes to go over my answers. The passages were about waters special properties, the doppler affect, tea tree oil as a first aid, and the Venus fly trap. The math had graphs with xy tables, sequences, analyzing functions, and "plug and chug" is what I call equations where you have to plug in numbers to find the variable, or manipulate the formula to find a variable (no numbers given)
@@angelramos4760 I highly recommend purchasing iprep, it's $39.99 and it has questions that are very similar to the aptitude test. It gives you 3 simulation math tests and 3 simulated reading tests. You can go through all the example questions on it and it helped me tremendously. Along with iprep I used khan to gain an understanding of the material. The iprep has a free practice tests that's like 5 questions, you can do that a couple times but it's worth the 40 bucks for sure.
Thank you for your input! I’ve been seriously considering the electrical field as well as plumbing.. this was extremely informative and is making this a much smoother process overall. Subbed and liked 👍🏻
Local 280 Material Handler with Cherry City Electric here - I knew you were a 48 hand as soon as I saw that Stumptown Coffee! Haha thanks for the video brother, testing tomorrow and this was very helpful.
Haha, right on! Well I wish you the best of luck on your test tomorrow! Keep in touch and reach out to me if you have any questions about anything, especially as you get closer to your interview. 👍🏼
Hey! I actually spoke with one of your local 48 members about becoming an electrician! I'm based in Seattle area and I'm currently studying for my aptitude test at the end of this month. Thanks for posting this guide, it's very helpful!
Hey mad electrician! I appreciate your advice and help through the comments and videos, because of you I decided to take the leap into the unindentured apprenticeship program working at solar fields! Which allows you to work with electricians while you go through the application process! And I found out a couple days ago that I passed my aptitude test!! Again if it wasn’t for your videos and help I wouldn’t have had the confidence and knowledge I needed to get to this point! Now I’m waiting for my interview date! And I’m making good money while gaining experience that I’ll need for the trade! Thank you man your a BIG help!!!
@@Artecus I was lucky to get my interview date like 2 or 3 weeks after my test date while other people waited months and we all interviewed the same date apparently. And yes I received my rank the very next day! But unfortunately they don’t tell us our score!
D e i o n ひ good luck dude. There’s gonna be times you want to quit and don’t you do it.. get your journeyman’s license before you make any large decisions
Update : I passed my test now I’m just waiting for interview in March. They said only 10% of applicants are accepted so that’s the only thing I’m worried about but I’m hoping for the best
Yo I’m from that area and how you taking the test so early??I just got done applying because it said that they weren’t accepting any application until January 1st.
Aye cool! I applied for the 3 1/2 year program about a month ago cause I saw the other wasn’t available till the 1st. Planning to switch to the 5 year down the road when I get my foot in the door.
@@Artecus everyone in our group passed. I only scored an 82 on my interview and the waiting list in Kansas is like 140. I have no prior experience with heights or in the electrical field. Cheers to interviewing again in a year or hoping a ton of spots open up!
@@TheOnlyShane Okay, great. Now that you have time, please do this: go to the OSHA Education Center online and pay, get certified for OSHA-10, OSHA electrical, and OSHA CPR AED. We do this in the apprenticeship anyway, and this will get you a leg up against the other applicants, that is if your local offers a petition to re-interview in six months. If you can, either enroll in two community college electrical courses or try to get a part/full-time position at an electrical contractor; your local posts the union contractor list on their website. In my local, applicants can petition to re-interview in six months if they either enroll in two community college trade courses or seek electrical construction entry level work. Other than waiting for positions to open so that your 140 ranking gets to zero, what do you think about the above I wrote?
Heck yeah man! Exciting times 🥳 You’ll do great! Keep in touch and reach out if you have any questions about anything. Hopefully the rest of my videos will give you some solid guidance 👍🏼
Omg you were very helpful, and I'm still a little scared. Lol Im going to brush up on everything and take my time with it before i even put in an application. I have a family member who's willing to help me.
I was asked to take the test for local 373. It’s online for us through skillpan. They even give us free study material. We have about 2 weeks to complete the test, needs to be done in one sitting.
Hey David! It can feel overwhelming. Wishing you the best of luck with your test! Hoping that my video was able to provide you with some good information that you find beneficial!
I leave the Army in 10 days, put in my application today. Should be taking the test next month. and it is for the local 48 in portland. if you can reach out to me, that would be huge
Hey Colin! Was that you that also reached out to me on instagram? I remember getting a similar message. Either way, that's great to hear! Local 48 is a fantastic local and you will be very fortunate to be a part of it if you get accepted! The IBEW really highly values our veterans, so the fact that you served in the army will be a huge advantage to you! Make sure to mention that in your interview. Also, thank you for your service! If you have any questions about anything then don't hesitate to reach out!
Really appreciate this video man. Have injury or back problems been a big problem for you recently? I've talked to a lot of tradesmen and they say they have injuries just from not exercising and being mindful of the loads they've carried and wanted to know if you've had any medical issues because of being an electrician
Hey Fidel! No new updates or recommendations at the moment. Everything is still pretty current. Are you going to be taking an aptitude test sometime in the near future?
Just finished my test and I'm still in shock. I don't know how different it is here in Ontario,Canada, but out of 130 questions there was not a SINGLE math question or reading comprehension question. I studied everything from multiplying fractions and decimals to factoring quadratics and there was not a single algebra question. It was all purely about tools and mechanics. How the tools work and how to use them properly. How different machines work. Positioning of the screws, bolts, washers. It was brutal. I wouldn't even know how to study if I were to take it again. I obviously expected some mechanical questions which is why I put some time into levers, pulleys, and gears. But no math? I don't understand what I just took and it didn't resemble any study guide that I've seen on the internet. Wish me luck, because I'm going to need a whole lot of it to have passed that craziness.
Failed the aptitude test for the 2nd time, I felt like I did good on the math but the reading is where I struggled. I wish they would tell you after word which part of the test you did good on, so I would know where to improve.
Hey Manuel! From my understanding, here in Local 48 your aptitude test is only a qualifier for the interview and has no actual sway in how likely you are to get accepted. Once you make it to your interview, your whole acceptance is solely based on how well you interview. That being said, I’m not positive if other locals do things the same way.
Thank you so much for these videos! Im currently trying to get my foot in the door as an electrician and was curious as to how hard the math section is? I downloaded Khan Academy and clicked on the courses you suggested however, it looks pretty intimidating. Im 29 and havent been in school since High School lol. I really want to get into the apprenticeship but Im a little scared to take the test.
Take the diagnostic test and buy the JobTestPrep PrepPack electrician apprentice online course for one month or three months. I studied that very hard for two weeks and got a perfect score on the examination in both sections, according to my Local.
Hey man did you go for it? I am in my early 30s and I am in the boat you described in your comment. 😭 I saw I missed the application period by no joke 3 DAYS. But now I'm kind of grateful that I have that time to learn and prepare and build myself up but...should I commit a year to a maybe I'll get in? Anyhow let me know how things went.
I absolutely hate math! other than counting my money. But I'm willing to lean because becoming a electrician is something I'm really interested in. Curious? how much math that was required for the test do you actually use in real world experience as an electrician?
About 2 years ago i passed both the exams and even went to the interview but didnt get in at the time i wasnt too sure i wanted to do but i now i know i want to do that plan on applying again in june
Finished the test, found out two days later that I passed! I'd say this vid has good recommendations BUT after scouring these comments for months I'm worried that with only 36 questions the Algebra portion has some legit variation between subjects covered. As an avid reader, Reading Comp was a cakewalk. I had enough time to go through every question twice with 5 min to spare. Algebra though was a different story.I studied regularly and the questions imo were Advanced difficulty versions of algebra problems. Optimistically I counted 29/36 questions that I felt confident in my answers.
The alegraba section FOR ME was basically 4 sections:
-->sequences (mostly easy but some tough ones like 38, 41, 46, 53, 67...)
-->lots of PEMDAS (plug in variables and solve in correct order) make sure you can multiply/divide fractions/decimals, understand square roots.
-->"which of the following statements is true for this formula" (th-cam.com/video/SNia4Hh_AbA/w-d-xo.html at 8:04 is the best example to explain)
-->rise/run linear equations and function "f(x)" tables (you get a data table or graphed line and have to select which other data table, equation or graphed line is equivalent)
Khan is the best resource for sure: Make sure you can get 90%+ consistently on Course Challenges for Pre-Alg and Alg Basics then move to Alg 1 and focus on:
-Linear equations and Graphs
-Forms of Linear equations
-Quadratics: Multiplying and Factoring
There was an exponential function question that I just biffed, no idea so I guessed. Knowing how to solve is helpful but understanding the theory so you can apply to complex questions is key. A simple "solve for f" question will have f on both sides of the equation, one side squared, the other divided.
Hope this helps anyone else there, Thanks to Mad Electrician for this vid. I've watched it at least 20 times. I'll update this comment when I find out whether I passed/failed. Good luck to everyone out there!
Yo thanks for this
Thank you for this breakdown. I’m trying to gage how much studying I should do. If I took pre calc in high school and let’s say all the formulas would come back to me in a few nights, do you think I should not take it lightly and put in the extra hours or is it easy enough to cram a few days before?
@@DubG89 You should study as much and as hard as possible for two reasons: 1) to fend of multiple choice distractors and 2) each question is timed to 1 min 24 seconds. I have a university degree in a technical subject, and I solved many hundreds of problems over two weeks for five hours per day. And I worked hard to minimize mistakes and to work as fast through the problems as possible.
Passed my test, and got interview set. Building my experiences up!
So should I not study for sequences in alg 1 khan academy??
I took my test 5 days ago (4/1/2022) and passed. I was TERRIBLE at math as a kid. I spent 6 months studying to prepare. The key for me was practicing math problems that where slightly more difficult then what i would encounter on the test.
If I can pass this test, anyone can.
What online resources did you use to study for the math portion of the test?
I hired a math tutor.
This is awesome to hear, brother. Starting as a pre-apprentice on Monday. Local 124. I also struggled greatly with math as a kid. Just hired a tutor and going to grind my tail off the next 4-5 months so I can pass the test and officially be indentured into the program!!
Took my test the other day and passed! Thanks for the tips and advice in this video. Proud to be the only woman in the room and show everyone I can do this too.
Heck yeah you did, Hannah!
That’s truly something to be proud of!
Thanks for sharing that and I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your application process. If there is any advice that you want that you can’t find in my videos then please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I’m really glad to hear that the videos are helping ⚡️
@@MadElectrician Well, I did get my letter in the mail about my score, but it stated that they won’t have interviews set until after the new year. I don’t want to just sit around until then, I feel like I should do something productive to possibly gain a little edge in the competition. Any recommendations for something I could do around my full work schedule?
Right on, that’s actually pretty soon.
If you haven’t seen it yet, you should watch my Applying For IBEW Apprenticeship video. I actually go in depth explaining ways to gain an edge on the competition and make you look like the perfect candidate for the apprenticeship. Basically I would recommend using this time to work on doing things that you can add to your portfolio that you’ll bring with you to your interview. I explain all of that in the video.
Side note, you might not actually be able to hand out individual portfolios to the interview committee during this time due to the pandemic. I would just be mentally prepared for that and maybe come prepared with a portfolio with very enlarged photos so that you can still show the interview committee what you want them to see without having to hand them the portfolio.
Hope that helps! Also of course just be prepared for any potential interview questions. The two big questions to have a rock solid answer for are:
1. Why do you want to be an electrician?
2. Why should we choose you?
Also if possible try to schedule a mock interview. I did that and I highly recommend it 👍🏼
@@MadElectrician Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate all the information! I’ll be sure to check out the video.
Awesome, you’re very welcome ⚡️
Took my test today and passed thank you for the help.
Awesome!! You’re very welcome! ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️
I just finished my test up at ibew local 48! I thought I did pretty well although I did not fully take into account the speed of the test. Some of the series questions took a little more time than I had anticipated and I had to rush through the last ten or so questions. Nothing super difficult, nothing really past algebra 1, but I was taking my time "showing my work" so to speak-- even though it was all multiple choice since I didn't want to miss a step but that cost me time in the end. The reading portion was really straightforward as long as y'know, you can read and understand properly. I finished that section with 15 minutes to spare.
at local 48 there's laptops now to take the test on now but you can still request to do a paper test at a later time if you wish. With the computer test they say you'll be notified if you fail pretty quickly and if you pass they'll give you an interview time which may take several weeks. I didn't get a fail notification so I'm assuming I passed! Looking forward to my interview now.
Going for 48 what did ya see on there man? 🙏
I took the test and passed today, I did mediocre on the math and almost aced the reading comprehension. If you are bad at math like me I would recommend practicing number patterns, and review on PEMDAS and FOIL
What grade math level would you say your on?
@@danielsantana9873 basic algebra, I’ve got better over time. Probably a 9th grade level to be honest.
@@jacksonv5717 I’m nowhere near 8th grade math, I really need to hire a tutor then
@@danielsantana9873you can hire tutors that specifically tutor for the IBEW Aptitude test. Was going to do that once my Lineman apprenticeship opens up.
I started watching this video on Monday when I had about half an hour until my aptitude test at the PDX Training Center. I left a few answers on the math portion unanswered which had me nervous this entire week. Today, I got notification that I passed and my interview is scheduled for next month. Really excited and grateful for the forthcoming journey. Cheers all!
I got connected with someone from the IBEW Sisters of Solidarity prior to my interview and they really really helped me with preparing for my interview. They gave great advice for putting together my portfolio and what the questions would be like. I felt like I did really well on my interview, but a couple of days later I received notification that I was ranked in the 700s for the queue list. It was a little discouraging, but I understand that I do have a lack of experience in working in the trade fields specifically. I'm currently trying to get on the book as a material handler or join the LiUNA local 737 as a laborer so that I can re-interview in 6 months and better prove myself that I'm a willing and capable candidate.
@@noah_boad That's a bummer. I am pleased to read that you have a plan: trying to get on as a material handler and preparing for the re-interview in six months. Six months will go by quick.
@@Artecus It was surely disappointing at first but I'm trusting the process.. I'm pleased to say that I have been material handling for 2 months now and am looking forward to crushing the re-interview!! 💪
@@noah_boad That is great news, I am so happy for you. You will murder the interview in a few months. Luckily, I was admitted to both unions (electrical and line) and the line union called first. In fact, they spent more time chatting with me. After speaking with three lineman about their careers, asking many questions, writing everything down, searching and inputing data onto an Excel spreadsheet to compare the pros and cons of both, researching again, I was sworn in to the lineman union several weeks ago. What an unpredictable world: prepared so much to be an electrician only to forego and train to be a lineman!
Just got my test results back and passed (God is good) this video is pretty on point , and also the test questions may vary depending on where you’re applying, but one thing that really threw me off was the graphing questions which they asked me at the end of the test , make sure you do a little extra study on that, and also don’t underestimate the reading comprehension !!!
How bro Algebra is hard for me i study everyday for hours but it doesn’t help apparently.....I guess this trade isn’t for me
@@ASSwipe. I never even passed on high school , it’s really about repetition bro , practice algebra formula questions for at least 2-3 hours a day , don’t give up , practice practice practice
"You can't use a calculator because you won't always have one in your pocket...." Look at us now.
They didn’t see that one coming 😂
What u mean?
@Joe Williams I know this comment section is old as dirt, but have you really never been told this as a kid/young adult while in school? "YOU better remember your times table because you won't have a calculator in your pocket when your grow up." Or my personal favorite "They're not going to let you use a calculator when you get to high school." I don't know where those teachers went but a calculator was given out for almost every single test I took in high school and I wasn't in "special classes". I'm not trying to say it's not useful to be good at doing mental math, but some teachers made some real dumb arguments that didn't add up. No pun intended.
@willbates8464 that annoyed me so much or my other favorite "your collage professors aren't going to be so nice to you in collage" some of the nicest and most understanding people I've ever met were professors 🤣🤣
The best test advice imo was bookmarking the difficult questions. This is great because your other questions may have pieces in them that can help solve your more difficult questions.
Worst case, coming back to a question is always better than wasting time stressing about the answer.
Thanks bud! 39 and your channel was the ONLY way I passed the aptitude test. Always been weak in math (strong reader). Took your advice, utilized Khan Academy and it worked. Also at my JATC the test is on a computer now and it was "insta-graded". My passed letter is dated for the same day I took my test. So just wanted to let some know it may not be 2 weeks. I heard after 2 business days. Good luck everyone and put in the work and it will pay off.
Got my next week . What kind of problems did you see most on your test ?
What other online math resources did you use to help you study?
I'm nervous man. I have a month to study and I suxk at math. I'm scared.
@@tuckerwiley4098how did it go?? I have mine next month
@@tuckerwiley4098 Same here bro i have exactly a month, how did it go ?
took my test this afternoon. reading part was easy. math part was a bit rough. lots of recognizing number patterns, factoring polynomials, and pemdas (order's of operations). i ran out of time so i guessed on maybe 8 of the 33 questions. overall i feel pretty optimistic.
definitely look over factoring polynomials. was a godsend for me to have done some practice problems this morning before the test.
also if you can't figure out a question in like 45 seconds, I'd say skip it and save it for the end. better to get the guaranteed points first before wasting too much time on something you struggle with.
thank you for your video. your guides are amazing.
Did you past
After taking the test (and passing with an 8!) I quickly realized from conversation that doing a quick brush up on algebra if you've been out of school for a while will give a HUGE advantage. It seemed like most people were stressed and under-prepared for the math portion. There were also a few that were there for a retake after not passing previously.
I also learned that covering the basics in each section of the Kahn Academy Algebra 1 course was plenty. The more difficult parts of the course weren't even covered in the test, I came out of the test realizing I was actually OVER-prepared. I gotta say taking your Kahn Academy recommendation was definitely the right choice.
Now just waiting for my interview date (2-4 months)
Did you feel the list he posted was pretty accurate?
@@niuatoa5284 if you're referring to the list of courses, yes. I'd go straight to the course test for pre-algebra and see how you do there. On Algebra Basics and Algebra 1 as long as you get a general idea of how to do each unit, you're good. I wouldn't spend too much time trying to master each section.
Hello ! Quick questions ! How long does it take to know that you passed and ALSO is every interview date a couple months away?
@@davidrazo8698 I had the score in my email before I got home. Current turnaround for interview is 2-4 months in Seattle market (IBEW 46). That time may vary based on number of applicants and COVID related situations (there are two other locations imediately north and south of here that haven't been taking applications, so more applicants than normal have been applying at 46)
@@wsmoran thank you so much I have my test coming up soon !!
Im about to take the test today and this video has helped me feel confident walking into it today. Thank you.
How’d you do
Havent taken any tests to be an electrician but i have taken 11 tests for being a mechanic(passed 9 of them), i found if you know your stuff, you fly by the test, if it makes anyone feel any better, i failed one test by 1 question(got 33 and needed 34), took it the second time and only missed 5 questions(got 45 of 50, only needed 34) but i flew through it, hope it helps/inspires others to keep going/try again
Im really looking into being an electrician now, thanks so much for all this information that you put out there, super helpful and took away the "new-ness" of being an electrician, makes me feel like ive been doing it just with automotives, thanks so much!
Just wanted to say thank you! You're videos have been extremely helpful in my journey to gain acceptance into the apprenticeship program at my Local 275 in Michigan. This video was clutch in helping me prepare for the aptitude test (especially the tip about Kahn Academy)! I spent about an hour a day studying algebra and reading comprehension for 2 months or so leading up to the aptitude test. It definitely worked! I don't know my exact results, but I was scored 9 out of 9 and I definitely credit your guidance! On Kahn Acadamy, I thoroughly studied the Basic Algebra, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry Units (ended up not really needing the Geometry for the aptitude test, but I'm sure it will come in handy later). The only thing that Kahn didn't really have good material for was sequences, but I was able to find other helpful TH-cam videos on those and had no problem with them on the test. In fact, studying paid-off so much that I didn't even have to guess on any of the test questions since I was able to work-through and solve every one... My pre-interview is coming up on 4/13/2023 and Official Interview on 4/20/2023, so now I'm just going over my answers to probable interview questions and organizing my portfolio. Thanks again Stephen. You've been an invaluable resource.
❤thanks for the motivation
Update? Very interested to hear. I’m from around the same area as you.
@GenZRealEstateAgent Just got my interview result in the mail today! I rank #5!!! Local 275 classes are 10-15 people, so I'm guaranteed a spot!!!!!!
@@timothyperkins178 Great!! Glad to hear that for you brother. That’s great. Wishing you the best on your journey to become a journeyman and beyond!
I’m 32 and about to take my test for the first try and I’m so nervous. I’ve been studying and I just feel so old.
Don’t wait. Go chase your career.
How did it go
Thanks so much for the insight man! I got the results for my test and I passed! I took it for California and for some reason it doesn't say what was my score but it does say I can book my interview. Hardest part about the test imo is the short amount of time they give you. It's tough to do math equations on such short amount of time. I read in the comments that someone recommended the iprep course and I bought it a night before the test. That course was a life saver because it helps you study exactly what's on the test instead of you wasting time studying subjects that you won't see. HIGHLY RECOMMEND spending the money on it. Also we used computers for the reading portion and unfortunately I wasn't able to underline important sentences so just be aware of that. Thanks again!!!!
Hey man myns is in about 20 days, who knows if we’ll have the same test, but I wanna ask if the test was how people describe it, with pretty much it having the type of questions on the sample (sequences, replacing variables with #, write problems differently , charts etc.) but harder? & what Iprep are you talking about?
Thank you so much, these resources are helping me immensely. I have my test coming soon, and I am very glad that you provided your insight.
That’s the goal! I always wished that a channel like this existed when I was going through the application process for the apprenticeship. So I am grateful that I get to be a resource now for people who are trying to get in going forward. Thanks for watching and feel free to reach out anytime if you have questions on anything! ⚡️
Thanks a bunch. Just got an offer to get sponsored through WECA by a company specializing in low voltage, so I will be a low voltage electrician, which is fine by me. I've already been brushing up on my math skills. To being prepared, and owning life.
I got really nervous when there was about 20 of us waiting to go into the test room. I studied Algebra 2 prep with Khan academy. I didn't finish all the math problems and didn't have time to select a random answer. If you take it on a computer, go through and answer A,A,A, etc just so you have a 25% chance of getting it right instead of 0%.
Speed read through it articles, then read the questions and search for the answers. Since you speedread, you'll kind know where to look. You can't use control F, or else they'll flag it.
I was really worried that I did really bad, but I got above average on both.
In Ohio it's different for a union job where i applied. Its math only and its through Aleks. After you're done you get your results instantly and if you fail the first time you just need to complete a certain amount of hours on the Aleks website. I think only 5, best thing to do is take it once if you fail you get access to Aleks for a year for only $50 (cost to take the test). The first time I took the test I got a score of 5 and you need a minium of 20 to pass. Second time after I took it I got a score of 27. Also its not multiple choice.
I truly appreciate this. Thank you. Downloading the app now.
That is the app
Hey big thanks man. I have my test tomorrow and Its been like 5 years since I did a math test. The list of algebra concepts really helped me focus my studying.
did you get it? :D
@@SomeBotOfficial I had to delay my test by a month but I just took it last week and I haven't heard back. Which I am told means I passed.
@@batmansgarbagemandid you pass??
@@BlinkedMyCart I did.
Took my test yesterday and was super stressed about it. I used khan academy for any where of 1.5 hours to 30mins a night studying. Got my results back not even 24 hours later and passed! I took the test two times and the second time definitely seemed easier after seeing what was on it.
I’m scared to take mine smh
@@wilberbocanegra6151 I was too but everyone passes eventually i am 19 so i kinda got lucky just graduated in may of last year so i guess it was all still pretty fresh. Im sure you’ll do great just study!
@@Rossi03evan what type of math was on the test? What part do i need to focus on? Is it pre algebra or algebra basics?
@@friendlyfire2374 its kinda of mix of both. Pemdas was heavy on it (order of operations) there were a few graphs and some sequences
How long did you use Khan Academy for ?
That's such a good strategy for the reading portion. I wish I had thought of that. Really great suggestions in this video. I used Kahn as well.
Thanks, Zach!
Getting ready to apply for IBEW 280 in Eugene and your videos have been super helpful! Thanks for doing what you do!
I have a year to brush up on my algebra before moving to NH and applying for the NEAT lineman apprenticeship. Glad I'm starting early because it's been a while, lol. Thanks for these videos!
What end up happening?
I finished the test and passed too with flying colors 9/9! Stephen thank you so much for providing this info. I think this really made a difference in passing the test.
Honestly the resources you recommended- Khan academy were extremely useful.
Also thank you so much for your other videos for applying for the apprenticeship- writing a cover letter & resume. I'm really grateful you made these videos to share!
Bless you Bro!
Congratulations Renato! That's an amazing score and I'm so happy to hear that! You are very welcome and thank you too for sharing this. Comments like this are what keep me going. Wishing you the best of luck on your interview whenever that is! Feel free to reach out with any questions as you think of them.
Cheers brother! ⚡️
@@MadElectrician I've applied twice and got 9/9 both times. My interview score screwed me. I was on the list but never got through
Just got notified that I passes my aptitude test for Local 48! Something new that I was absolutely not prepared for was that my test was done on a laptop. I took the same test 2 years ago at the same location and it was on paper. I can say for sure it's the same test. Personally I found it to be slightly annoying to test this way because I like to hold my scratch paper right next to the test. looking back and forth to the screen took critical seconds off my time. Before the test began they DID give us the option to take it on paper but that would have required a rescheduling of your test date. I opted to continue since I don't think my nerves could have handled any more waiting. I applied late November and I'm interviewing next month! MUCH faster process than I expected.
Going for 48 what should I study for math. Using Kahn now!
Took my Aptitude Test back on May 5th of this year (2021) and I’m waiting to hear back from them! I never thought I’d be so eager for a piece of paper in the mail before. Everyday I come home and throw open the mail box. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼
did you pass??
@@alexalvarez8353 yes sir! Secured an interview for this coming Wednesday, July 21st!
@@scottmoore6642 awesome thats great to hear! I have my aptitude test coming up early September, how was the test for you? Was it mostly the topics covered on this video or were there any curveballs that you might suggest?! Im currently studying 📚 but id like to get a further insight on what to study more thoroughly, thanks!
@@scottmoore6642 How did the interview go? Does your rank reflect your interview?
Taking my test in about 30 min for local 1186. Thanks for the advice! Been studying the topics you recommended on khan academy for over a month.
Are you in the apprenticeship now?
You are an amazing person, and your content is outstanding! Good job
Thanks Tyler! I appreciate the encouragement! ⚡️
Glad I stumbled on this bud I'm from Salem just applied in Tangent and going for the test in a few days. Honestly have been freaking out cramming math because I really haven't done much in my life. Anyway, I feel like this video was a blessing and thanks for getting this out there.. Good vibes to anyone trying to get into this job and better their lives! I'll take any good vibes being given as well 😂 🥂
How did it go?
@@Artecus Honestly I wasn't feeling 100% so I rescheduled to be safe. I realized also that I just needed more time to study so I was able to get 4 more weeks which I really need!
@@Primal_Dad_Truther That is excellent. I recommend the JobTestPrep program and their Electrician PrepPack. Good luck and be well.
@@Primal_Dad_Truther Any update?
Good run down on the video and tips of becoming an electrician, I am taking my test in 2 weeks from now and will reply back with progress whether I fail or pass and when my interview will be or next time I will apply again. I would say I will never give up in such a great program. So good luck to meeeee and thank you for such an amazing video!
Did you pass
@@JuanRodriguez-py2yl so far i am not sure, I took my test at the test center, went pretty well, i feel confident but i am waiting on results, i will let you know what happens!
GOOD NEWS I PASSED! AND I GOT MY INTERVIEW SOON! I'LL UPDATE IF I DO OR DONT GET THE JOB!
@@yoinkchief GREAT NEWS MAN! SO PROUD OF YOU! You deserve this opportunity and get the best done out of it!
@@yoinkchief how the interview go
Been listening to this weekly and studying khan academy the last few months, got my test april 6th. I hope i pass!
Good luck tommorow
@@7Supernova7 thankyou so much!❤️💙
That’s so awesome to hear! I’m glad that you are finding the videos to be beneficial!
It sounds like you already took it at this point, but wishing you the best of luck on your test!
@@LKBHD how did it go?
@@MadElectrician @bison group I passed! Just barely, i got 4/10 4 is the bare minimum passing grade. I felt i did so much better than that but I just hope that low score doesnt penalize me through this process. Now im gonna start listening to your part 3 video of this series. Thankyou so much for everything yall!
Thank you for the resources and advice.
taking my test tomorrow for local 3 union. Great information in this video thank you
My results just came in that i passed, thank you brotha your info helped a lot !!💯
So happy to hear that!
Congratulations, Justin! ⚡️
Found your channel via a Reddit hole. Currently in CA about to take a test this upcoming Tuesday. Going to study my ass off. Thank you for the tips friend. Much appreciated 🙏🏿
This is scarily accurate to the Australian Apprenticeship, when i went to my RTO/TAFE i did a Pre-Apprenticeship for electrical. and there is a little test beforehand, like an Aptitude test called the LLN, pretty much the same as you guys in Oregon but English first then Maths. cuz australia is tiny there were max only 90 applying for the role, it 2 months for me to get a response, because it kept on being forwarded to yet another company. and Surprisingly the LLN here in australia you get like forever to finish it; four hours maybe??. its crazy
I took the test a couple years ago. I never got a letter in the mail on how I did. I’m sure I failed, 4 years go by and I’m re applying on the 15th. I’m studying right now. I’ve always been good at math I think it was the reading portion I had trouble on. I wish I applied again sooner. This is the career I’ve wanted since I got out of high school. I’m 23 now and sick of my low paying job with very little transferable job skills. I will make sure I pass this time.
Hey Austin! 23 is still very young to get into this trade! It might feel like you should have gotten in sooner to you but you’re actually much younger than most people who get in. Wishing you the best of luck with your aptitude test when you go to take it again! I think it’s great that you’re taking it so seriously. Do everything you can to be the best possible applicant you can be and you’ll have a great shot at making it into the apprenticeship ⚡️
dude appreciate your content a lot , helped me out with what material to cover for my aptitude test last night , I also live in Oregon and applied to local 48 .. hopefully I passed the aptitude test
I passed!! Thank you for pointing out what they were going to have me take on the test!
Great information man, all very helpful. I'm just starting on my journey towards getting apprenticeship so your channel is extremely helpful. Thanks again.
Hey Adrian!
I'm happy to hear that! Feel free to reach out any time with questions that you have. I can't always respond right away but I do my best. Anytime!
@@MadElectrician Just got the call about 1 week ago. I'll be starting my apprenticeship on the 29th of this month. Thanks again for the valuable information.
@@405adriano how are you liking the apprenticeship
@@Ace-lo8ei it's going great man. Everyone I've worked with is professional, learning a lot out here. Something I wasn't aware of is that sometimes you'll have to dig some trenches lol!
@@405adriano bro that’s awesome I’m happy for you! I take my altitude test tomorrow I know I got it this!!!
When I took my test, it was all on the computer. So you're not able to underline anything, and you couldn't see the questions all at once. What I did was click through all the questions and then read the passage. I finished the reading in 26 minutes so I had an additional 25 minutes to go over my answers. The passages were about waters special properties, the doppler affect, tea tree oil as a first aid, and the Venus fly trap. The math had graphs with xy tables, sequences, analyzing functions, and "plug and chug" is what I call equations where you have to plug in numbers to find the variable, or manipulate the formula to find a variable (no numbers given)
Weird question but can you give me an example of the “plug and chug” I wanna really pass this test and I’m studying everything I could , thank you!
@@angelramos4760 I highly recommend purchasing iprep, it's $39.99 and it has questions that are very similar to the aptitude test. It gives you 3 simulation math tests and 3 simulated reading tests. You can go through all the example questions on it and it helped me tremendously. Along with iprep I used khan to gain an understanding of the material. The iprep has a free practice tests that's like 5 questions, you can do that a couple times but it's worth the 40 bucks for sure.
That is exactly the same examination I took!
Testing for local 58 in January. Wish me luck!!
Right on Joseph!
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼
Thank you for your input! I’ve been seriously considering the electrical field as well as plumbing.. this was extremely informative and is making this a much smoother process overall. Subbed and liked 👍🏻
taking my test tomorrow! Im really excited to completely ACE The math section, but I am a little nervous on the reading comprehension!
Local 280 Material Handler with Cherry City Electric here - I knew you were a 48 hand as soon as I saw that Stumptown Coffee! Haha thanks for the video brother, testing tomorrow and this was very helpful.
Haha, right on! Well I wish you the best of luck on your test tomorrow! Keep in touch and reach out to me if you have any questions about anything, especially as you get closer to your interview. 👍🏼
Hey! I actually spoke with one of your local 48 members about becoming an electrician! I'm based in Seattle area and I'm currently studying for my aptitude test at the end of this month. Thanks for posting this guide, it's very helpful!
How’d it go? I test on the 28th! Also in the Seattle area
Thank you brotha, gonna start massing algebra questions!
Just what I needed 😤 amazing video!
I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Hey mad electrician! I appreciate your advice and help through the comments and videos, because of you I decided to take the leap into the unindentured apprenticeship program working at solar fields! Which allows you to work with electricians while you go through the application process! And I found out a couple days ago that I passed my aptitude test!! Again if it wasn’t for your videos and help I wouldn’t have had the confidence and knowledge I needed to get to this point! Now I’m waiting for my interview date! And I’m making good money while gaining experience that I’ll need for the trade! Thank you man your a BIG help!!!
Did they come back with an interview date?
@@Artecus yes actually I had my interview 2 days ago and I felt I did the best I could. My rank is now 31!
@@jonathanpalos2560 I love it! I love it! They unveiled your rank within a day or two by email? Snail mail? Phone call?
@@Artecus I was lucky to get my interview date like 2 or 3 weeks after my test date while other people waited months and we all interviewed the same date apparently. And yes I received my rank the very next day! But unfortunately they don’t tell us our score!
@@Artecus it was by email!
Got my test in September. Definitely will checkout khan academy. Was really good at math in high school hopefully I still got it 😅😂
Took my test today, i feel good about my exam, i will get my results in 2 weeks
18 straight outta hs and got my aptitude test tomorrow !!!
D e i o n ひ Heck yeah man! Good for you! You got this ⚡️⚡️
D e i o n ひ good luck dude. There’s gonna be times you want to quit and don’t you do it.. get your journeyman’s license before you make any large decisions
Update : I passed my test now I’m just waiting for interview in March. They said only 10% of applicants are accepted so that’s the only thing I’m worried about but I’m hoping for the best
@jo 7 still waiting for interviews in March, working a shitty 9-5 rn until then 😂😂
@@deion7027 How'd you do man?
Aye shoutout from Portland, Oregon as well. I’m Taking the Ibew Neca Local 48 test this Thursday. Thank you for your help, and recommendations!
Yo I’m from that area and how you taking the test so early??I just got done applying because it said that they weren’t accepting any application until January 1st.
Aye cool! I applied for the 3 1/2 year program about a month ago cause I saw the other wasn’t available till the 1st. Planning to switch to the 5 year down the road when I get my foot in the door.
@@erikking377 ayy good luck on the test
Thanks man you too
I just passed my aptitude test. Thanks for your video and advice. it helped!
Yeah you did! Congrats!!
Really glad to hear that this video was helpful!
Thank you for your time and knowledge
It’s my pleasure! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Great video! Thanks for going in detail about the test.
I was just given a 2 week heads up. Luckily I've only been out of hs for 4 years and was good at math.
Thanks for this!! I have mine in a week and was looking for ways to brush up on my math skills!!
Hey Joshua!
Right on! You’ll have to let me know how it goes! Wishing you the best of luck! 🤞🏼
@@MadElectrician thanks just sucks only having a week to remember so much math skills lol
How did it go?
Thanks for the tips, I wasn't really that great in algebra in school, some algebra I was great in some I was not.
I have my test this Thursday. Wish me luck
Taking my test tomorrow in kansas!! Thanks for this helpful info!
How did it go?
@@Artecus everyone in our group passed. I only scored an 82 on my interview and the waiting list in Kansas is like 140. I have no prior experience with heights or in the electrical field. Cheers to interviewing again in a year or hoping a ton of spots open up!
@@TheOnlyShane Okay, great. Now that you have time, please do this: go to the OSHA Education Center online and pay, get certified for OSHA-10, OSHA electrical, and OSHA CPR AED. We do this in the apprenticeship anyway, and this will get you a leg up against the other applicants, that is if your local offers a petition to re-interview in six months. If you can, either enroll in two community college electrical courses or try to get a part/full-time position at an electrical contractor; your local posts the union contractor list on their website. In my local, applicants can petition to re-interview in six months if they either enroll in two community college trade courses or seek electrical construction entry level work. Other than waiting for positions to open so that your 140 ranking gets to zero, what do you think about the above I wrote?
Khan Academy was a great tip. Thanks man!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Thanks for the info brother
This is awesome. I have my test coming soon at Local 48!
Heck yeah man! Exciting times 🥳
You’ll do great! Keep in touch and reach out if you have any questions about anything. Hopefully the rest of my videos will give you some solid guidance 👍🏼
How’d it go?
Thanks man. This video is very helpful
Great job thanks for the information
Thanks! And you're very welcome!
Thank you🙏🏽my test is on saturday
Omg you were very helpful, and I'm still a little scared. Lol
Im going to brush up on everything and take my time with it before i even put in an application. I have a family member who's willing to help me.
Thanks man,really helpful video.
It’s my pleasure Roberto! Thanks for watching!
I was asked to take the test for local 373. It’s online for us through skillpan. They even give us free study material. We have about 2 weeks to complete the test, needs to be done in one sitting.
Got my test in two weeks !! Getting all the tips and tricks I can 😩 it’s been three years since high school
I hope everything goes well for you.
Hey David!
It can feel overwhelming. Wishing you the best of luck with your test! Hoping that my video was able to provide you with some good information that you find beneficial!
You were so helpful, I wish I saw your video before I purchased a ticket to do the test. I am not ready😭😭😭
I leave the Army in 10 days, put in my application today. Should be taking the test next month. and it is for the local 48 in portland. if you can reach out to me, that would be huge
Hey Colin!
Was that you that also reached out to me on instagram? I remember getting a similar message. Either way, that's great to hear! Local 48 is a fantastic local and you will be very fortunate to be a part of it if you get accepted!
The IBEW really highly values our veterans, so the fact that you served in the army will be a huge advantage to you! Make sure to mention that in your interview. Also, thank you for your service!
If you have any questions about anything then don't hesitate to reach out!
Really appreciate this video man. Have injury or back problems been a big problem for you recently? I've talked to a lot of tradesmen and they say they have injuries just from not exercising and being mindful of the loads they've carried and wanted to know if you've had any medical issues because of being an electrician
Thanks for the video
You’re very welcome ⚡️
Thank you for this video im taking test here in oregon at the same place i didnt notice my email untill now so i only have a week to study
This video is super helpful. Hopefully I pass!
I commented a while back on another video, I got accepted and I have my test June 7th, hopefully get to meet you at Local 48!
Hey man I also have a test on the 7th in Portland. Good luck to you brother!
Hey Brandon, congratulations!
That's really great to hear!
You're definitely likely to see me around. Wishing you the best of luck on your test 🤞🏼
Yo I have the same test date!
How was the test guys?
How did it go
Great video! Very informative!
Thanks man! I appreciate the sub too!
Thanks for the advice man God Bless!
It’s my pleasure! God bless you too!
Typical apprentice at 1:58 not even 2 mins in and already a coffee break 😋🤣
Guilty 😂😂😂
Thank you brother I’m nervous but this vedio is helping me I have only 15 days to take this test
I’m glad I can be a help! Just make sure you spend enough time beforehand studying and preparing and you’ll do great.
Mad Electrician thank you I’m on khan academy every night hope I do well bro
Any updates and recomendations ?
Hey Fidel! No new updates or recommendations at the moment. Everything is still pretty current. Are you going to be taking an aptitude test sometime in the near future?
@@MadElectrician yes im looking into ibew i have no experience in the field but i will love to become an electrician
Taking my test in feb wish me luck👍🏾👍🏾
Is there a “mechanical reasoning” element to the test? The 2024-2025 IBEW test prep study guide mentions it. Maybe it’s new?
Just finished my test and I'm still in shock. I don't know how different it is here in Ontario,Canada, but out of 130 questions there was not a SINGLE math question or reading comprehension question. I studied everything from multiplying fractions and decimals to factoring quadratics and there was not a single algebra question. It was all purely about tools and mechanics. How the tools work and how to use them properly. How different machines work. Positioning of the screws, bolts, washers. It was brutal. I wouldn't even know how to study if I were to take it again. I obviously expected some mechanical questions which is why I put some time into levers, pulleys, and gears. But no math? I don't understand what I just took and it didn't resemble any study guide that I've seen on the internet. Wish me luck, because I'm going to need a whole lot of it to have passed that craziness.
I’m from Ontario too! How did you do?
Great advice
Thanks! Happy you like it! ⚡️
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Failed the aptitude test for the 2nd time, I felt like I did good on the math but the reading is where I struggled. I wish they would tell you after word which part of the test you did good on, so I would know where to improve.
What do you think has a heavier influence on your acceptance? The test or the interview?
Hey Manuel!
From my understanding, here in Local 48 your aptitude test is only a qualifier for the interview and has no actual sway in how likely you are to get accepted. Once you make it to your interview, your whole acceptance is solely based on how well you interview. That being said, I’m not positive if other locals do things the same way.
im going to write my test next friday on the 13th
Thank you so much for these videos! Im currently trying to get my foot in the door as an electrician and was curious as to how hard the math section is? I downloaded Khan Academy and clicked on the courses you suggested however, it looks pretty intimidating. Im 29 and havent been in school since High School lol. I really want to get into the apprenticeship but Im a little scared to take the test.
Take the diagnostic test and buy the JobTestPrep PrepPack electrician apprentice online course for one month or three months. I studied that very hard for two weeks and got a perfect score on the examination in both sections, according to my Local.
Hey man did you go for it? I am in my early 30s and I am in the boat you described in your comment. 😭 I saw I missed the application period by no joke 3 DAYS. But now I'm kind of grateful that I have that time to learn and prepare and build myself up but...should I commit a year to a maybe I'll get in?
Anyhow let me know how things went.
I absolutely hate math! other than counting my money. But I'm willing to lean because becoming a electrician is something I'm really interested in. Curious? how much math that was required for the test do you actually use in real world experience as an electrician?
Thank u for the video
About 2 years ago i passed both the exams and even went to the interview but didnt get in at the time i wasnt too sure i wanted to do but i now i know i want to do that plan on applying again in june
Why didn’t you get in? Didn’t interview well?
@@hugogetthebag9972how’d it go