A Guide to Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)

Learning a trade is a great way to support yourself and your family, which is why so many people choose to take on the path of apprenticing under a trade master. Once an apprenticeship is achieved, there will be courses and training to complete. Whether your goals are to learn pipefitting or cosmetology, you will be faced with preliminary exams to gauge your aptitude before being allowed to start any technical training. 

In multiple Canadian provinces and territories, those wishing to enter a trade apprenticeship will need to pass the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Exam. This exam is lengthy, timed, and has a lot of nuances based on your desired field. If you’d like to learn more about the AIT exam and how to pass it, just keep reading. 

How Many Questions are on The AIT Exam?

The Alberta AIT exam is a 3-hour test that consists of 100 questions spanned over three testing sections: reading, math, and science. Each of the sections will have a variation in the actual questions depending on your industry. That’s why the test is broken into five “clusters,” which correlate to the industry in which the test taker is trying to enter. 

Each cluster has an increasing degree of subject coverage and difficulty. This makes it so that each tier automatically provides a “passing score” for the previous tiers (e.g. if you pass exam 5, you automatically pass exams 1-4. If you pass exam 2, you automatically pass exam 1. etc.). 

Here is a breakdown of how the questions are divided based on the cluster.

AIT Exam Fast Facts:

• The calculator is provided for all test takers
• Tests are grouped into five industry clusters
• There are three sections for every test, but actual questions may differ by cluster
• Test results are recognized in Alberta, Northwest Territory, Nunavut Territory, and Yukon.

Who Needs to Take the AIT Exam?

There are thousands of people who may need to take this exam. Here is a breakdown of trades that require this exam along with which exam cluster each trade must test in. 

Alberta Apprenticeship Sample Test

Reading/ English Practice Question

Read the passage. Then, answer the question.

The proper way to store the implements was written on a chart above the desk. The sharpest items were kept in the top drawer where the back of the interior could be easily seen. This was for safety reasons, of course. The rest of the implements were store largest to smallest, with largest starting on the left side of the second drawer. There were enough items to fill all 4 drawers and then some, and the directions did not specify where to store overflow. So, Margaret simply tossed the extra tool on the desk and left them for the next shift.

Based on the passage, which drawer would hold the smallest, blunt instrument?

A. The top drawer.
B. The second drawer
C. The fourth drawer
D. The third drawer

Math Practice Question

Which is the smallest number?

A. 0.001251
B. 0.000125
C. 0.000251
D. 0.000999

Science Practice Question

The body sweats to keep cool. The sweat causes this cooling effect  through a process known as:

1. Condensation 
2. Perspiration
3. Evaporation
4. Sublimation

Scoring and Retest Limits

A passing score on the Alberta AIT is a 70% or higher. This score is a cumulative, weighted grade. This means that certain sections or questions may be worth more toward your average than others. This weighting is usually determined by your instructor/ trainer. 

If you score below the minimum, you may be able to retake the test. If you are in the middle of a training course, a failure may be grounds for removal from the course. This is determined by your instructor. If you are taking the exam in an attempt to bypass the need for coursework, you can only test twice before you will be required to enroll in a course. 

AIT Exam Preparation Through JobAssessmentHelp

The Alberta Apprenticeship Exam is intense and requires a specific set of knowledge and skills, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a testing master to pass. All it takes is a little patience and a lot of practice. That’s why JobAssessmentHelp has put together an ultimate preparation kit for anyone taking the Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Exam practice test. 

Whether you are prepping for a level 1 or level 5 exam, we have you covered. Our test prep includes unique practice tests, over 1,000 questions, study materials, and more. If you are facing an AIT exam, armor yourself with the knowledge you need to succeed. Check out JobAssessmentHelp, today!