FAST
Welcome to FAST: The Foundational Assessment for Skilled Trades, formerly known in its original version as Evaluating Academic Readiness for Apprenticeship Training (EARAT).
This new initiative is based on the original paper-based EARAT testing in an easy-to-administer online format.
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Students
- You will see your results and links to resources that will help improve your readiness for apprenticeship training at the end of the assessment.
- While it is possible to register and take the assessment on your own, we strongly recommend that you work with an apprenticeship mentor or guidance counsellor to ensure that you obtain the maximum benefit from this evaluation.
Instructors
- You will be able to review the results of those students registered with your access code.
- You can tailor your recommendations for follow-up resources based on the results in each category.
Helping You Succeed
FAST has been developed to help students and instructors achieve successful apprenticeship training.
Getting Started
To proceed to the available assessments, click on the Register button.
Skills Assessments are available for the following trades. Each subject area (Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, and Math) is offered as a separate assessment
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Baker and Cook: Communications Skills, Math
Brick and Stone Restoration Mason: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Child and Youth Worker: Communications Skills
Drywall Installer: Communications Skills, Math
Electrician - Construction, Maintenance & Industrial: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
General Carpenter: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
General Machinist: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Hairstylist: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Horticulturalist: Communication Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Marine and Small Powered Equipment Mechanic: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Millwright: Concepts of Science, Math
Mobile Crane Operator: Concepts of Science, Math
Motive Power Equipment Mechanic: Concepts of Science, Math
Motive Power Partsperson: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Motorcycle Mechanic: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Plumber: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Precision Machining and Tooling: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Sheet Metal Worker: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Technician: Communication Skills, Concepts of Science, Math
Tower Crane Operator: Concepts of Science, Math
Truck and Coach Technician: Communications Skills, Concepts of Science, Math