The Only Guides That Prepare You For All Parts Of An Apprenticeship Test
Pre-Apprentice Training workbooks for candidates applying to construction, machine, electrical and industrial apprenticeships — and for the union training centers, community colleges and workforce programs that prepare them.
1966
The first book is written. It remains in use today.
1989
Jack Martin & Associates is founded as the sales arm for Pre-Apprentice Training.
Davison,
Michigan
P.O. Box 320
Davison, MI 48423
THE WORKBOOKS
Four titles, built for the apprentice selection process.
This workbook reinforces the math skills required to score well on most apprenticeship tests, covering whole numbers through geometry. It provides additional practice in fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra, polynomials and graphing.
The timed tests work as assignments or for independent learning. Electronic answer keys are available on request.
Ten sections: Whole Number Operations, Fractions, Decimals, Percentage Problems, Story Problems, Algebra, Graphing Equations, Polynomials, Geometry, and a Practice Multiple Choice Test.
This workbook will assist you in preparing for a construction, machine, electrical or industrial apprenticeship selection process. It develops the math skills required, teaches scale reading, sharpens mechanical aptitude and improves technical reading.
Each chapter includes timed tests suitable for classroom or individual use, with an answer key provided.
Fifteen chapters: The Apprenticeship System, Whole Numbers, Fractions and Decimals, Reading A Ruler, Ratios Proportions and Percents, Directed Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Graphic Math, Spatial Skills, Basic Electricity, Mechanical Comprehension, Technical Reading, Test Taking Techniques, and The Apprentice Selection Interview.
Reinforces the math skills required to score well on most apprenticeship tests, whole numbers through geometry. Ten sections, ending in a practice multiple choice test.
Develops math skills, teaches scale reading, sharpens mechanical aptitude and improves technical reading. Fifteen chapters, each with timed tests and an answer key.
“This workbook will assist you in preparing for a construction, machine, electrical or industrial apprenticeship selection process.” — from the Test Preparation Manual
This workbook is designed to assist you in preparing for the Apprentice Selection Process, and aligns with college certificate courses.
It covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, shop measurement tools, signed numbers, percentages, geometry, ratios, proportions, machine taper problems and gear problems.
Whole numbers through gear and machine taper problems, including shop measurement tools. Aligns with college certificate courses.
This book was designed primarily for students wanting to know more about industrial machine trades through the interpretation of engineering drawings.
It includes chapters on spatial visualization, geometry, dimensioning, tolerancing, sections, threads, fastening systems, industrial materials and interpreting engineering drawings.
Engineering drawing interpretation for the industrial machine trades: spatial visualization, dimensioning, tolerancing, sections, threads and fastening systems.
The Complete Set
All Four Titles
$259.80
combined list price
All four workbooks in the Pre-Apprentice Training series, shipped together: the Test Preparation Manual, the Math Supplement, the Basic Shop Math Workbook and the Basic Blueprint Reading Workbook.
PLACEHOLDER PRICE. $259.80 is the combined price of the four titles bought separately. Set pricing to be confirmed.
15
Chapters
Inside the Test Preparation Manual
Each chapter includes timed tests for classroom or individual use, with an answer key.
The Apprenticeship System
Whole Numbers
Fractions and Decimals
Reading A Ruler
Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Directed Numbers
Algebra
Geometry
Graphic Math
Spatial Skills
Basic Electricity
Mechanical Comprehension
Technical Reading
Test Taking Techniques
The Apprentice Selection Interview
Your text books served as the core for Delta Colleges Pre-Apprentice Program and are the recommended text for Michigan's Road Construction and Energy Conservation Apprenticeship Readiness Programs.
Russell W. Davis
Michigan State Director, Office of Apprenticeship
Who Uses The Books
From the shop floor to the training center.
The workbooks are in use with operating engineers, carpenters, millwrights, painters, sheet metal workers, machine tool and die, plumbers, pipefitters and ironworkers — and in community colleges, career technical education programs, adult education, Job Corps, Youth Build, state prisons, public libraries, and Women in Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Occupations programs.
Member of MEATA (Michigan Educators Apprenticeship and Training Association), MASCI (Michigan Apprenticeship Steering Committee) and Automation Alley.
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
UAW
IBEW
AFL-CIO
Job Corps
Focus: HOPE
The Indiana Plan
Rush University Medical Center
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Northeast Ohio Construction Center
CISCO – Construction Industry Service Corporation
Human Resources Development Inc.
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Randolph Career and Technology Center (Detroit Public Schools)
From Readers
“Thanks to your book, I scored #1 out of 280 Ford applicants.”
Skip Plym · Canadian Auto Worker
“After reviewing dozens of textbooks, this is the only one that covered everything a student needs to know in order to pass most apprenticeship entry exams.”
Steve Dick · Fluid Power Instructor, NSCC
“After being out of high school for so many years, your book gave me the edge I needed to pass the GM apprenticeship test.”
Norman Jones · GM Tool and Die Journeyman
“Your book was the only one I could find that prepared me to pass the 'CAST' test for a job with a public utility.”
John Ambrose · Lineman
U.S. Department of Labor Award
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
Congressional Letter
Recognition
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Sales tax
6% Michigan sales tax on Michigan orders, charged on the books only.
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