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Pulp & Paper Operations

currently postponed

The following areas will be covered in the assessment for the above program:

Area of Study

Minimum Score

Details

Time

Reading Comprehension

28/40

40 questions - multiple choice.

40 minutes

Math

28/40

40 questions on:

  • numerals -> words
  • decimals
  • fractions
  • percent
  • rounding
  • exponents - basic
  • word problems
  • algebra - solve simple equations with 1 unknown quantity
  • geometry: area, perimeter/circumference
  • simple square roots
  • metric - units and conversion

60 minutes

Abstract Reasoning

36/45

45 questions – multiple choice.

20 minutes

Mechanical Reasoning

57/70

70 questions – multiple choice.

30 minutes

Space Relations

39/60

60 questions – multiple choice

25 minutes

Personal Profile   Personal Profile outline 30 minutes

Approximate Time: 3 1/4 Hours

A dictionary is not permitted. A calculator is permitted.

To book a seat for the assessment, please call Nanaimo Campus at 250 740 6416, Cowichan Campus at 250 746 3509 or Powell River Campus at 604 485 2878.

To help you prepare for the assessment the following Learning Centres are available at no cost:

Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 204. Open hours are normally Mon – Fri 10:30 – 1:30. Call 250 740 6425 to confirm hours of operation.

Cowichan Campus Learning Centre, Building 601. Call 250 746 3509 to schedule an appointment.

Powell River Campus Learning Centre, Call 604 485 2878 to confirm hours of operation.

Resources: A study package titled Electrician, Residential Electrical Assistant, Pulp & Paper Operations is available for purchase from the Bookstore at Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses. To have the study package sent to you please call Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Bookstore (250 740 6200/ 1 866 965 2665).

If you need further information, please contact the program area.

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