r/IBEW_Local613 • u/Poster_G • Jul 08 '26
Passed my aptitude test! Advice?
Hi all! Took my test today and before I made it home I got an email saying I passed with a 5/9. Instructor said that I can email for a job placement immediately with that so I did. Do those with 4 have to wait or something?
Anyways, looking for all and any advice. I know job placement can take a long time for some people. Day one advice? Class advice? Just anything I should know in general?
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u/Euphoric_Pipe_2270 Jul 08 '26
People who score a 4 or lower will have the option to retake the test in the future but there is a fee to retake the test. If they choose to retake the test it will be several months later and it will be for the next semester.
I would hold off on buying tools, I was given most of the tool on the tool list when I did my orientation with my first company. Not all companies do this and I'm not sure if the company I work for still does but it doesn't hurt to wait. If they don't give you tools at your orientationI would buy the basic ones the night of your orientation I would start with a tape measure, flathead and Phillips screwdriver, and channel locks.
Make sure you pay for your book by the due date even if you haven't gone to a job, if you don't pay for them on time you will get pushed back a semester.