UBC Carpenters Apprenticeship Aptitude Test
Comprehensive preparation for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters entrance test covering on-center framing, board footage, concrete volume, fraction math, and tool safety.
$85,000+
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70%
Passing Cutoff
Timed
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Open your study workspace to access section quizzes, timed simulations, or take the free 15-question diagnostic.
1. Written Exam Sections
Fraction addition, board feet, stud layouts, concrete volume, and 3-4-5 squaring
Joist loads, wood grain behavior, fastener shear, and power tool mechanics
Architectural scales, elevation symbols, fall arrest systems, and nail gun safety
2. UBC Commercial Carpentry Suite
Framing trigonometry, board foot calculations, concrete formwork, and UBC interview rubric.
AI Oral Interview Coach
Build 100/100 STAR answers for the UBC Carpenter interview panel.
UBC Carpenter Interview Guide
Commercial concrete formwork, framing, and apprentice interview rubric.
Framing Math & Board Footage
The 3-4-5 rule, rafter line lengths, stair stringers, and concrete volume.
Levers & Structural Loads
Torque, fulcrum balance, and structural load distribution.
Unit & Fraction Drills
Lumber measurements, board feet, and fractional inches.
Percentage & Slope Drills
Roof pitch, rise/run slopes, and lumber waste factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tested on the UBC Carpenters entrance exam?
The exam evaluates trade mathematics (tape measure reading, fractions, board feet, volume), mechanical comprehension, basic physics, and construction safety.
Are calculators allowed?
Most UBC training centers prohibit calculators for the written aptitude portion to verify manual fraction and imperial measurement skills.