Program 3
Build the Skills Before You Take the Test.
Trades Forward Foundation is developing free practice materials to help students and career changers strengthen the math, reading, mechanical reasoning, and problem-solving skills commonly used in skilled-trade and apprenticeship entrance assessments.
Practice Areas
What Apprenticeship Tests Actually Cover
These practice areas focus on the foundational skills many apprenticeship programs and trade assessments expect. These are educational practice resources, not official exams.
Trade Math
Whole numbers, percentages, ratios, formulas, and the arithmetic used on the job every day.
Fractions & Decimals
Adding, subtracting, converting, and using fractions and decimals in real trade situations.
Measurements & Conversions
Tape measures, rulers, calipers, unit conversions, area, volume, and common job-site measurements.
Basic Algebra
Solving for unknowns, simple equations, and formulas used in trade math and technical work.
Reading Comprehension
Reading technical instructions, safety documents, and specifications accurately and carefully.
Mechanical Reasoning
Gears, pulleys, levers, force, and understanding how mechanical systems behave.
Tool Recognition
Identify common hand and power tools and understand what each one is used for.
Basic Electrical Concepts
Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's law, and series/parallel circuit basics.
Online Training
Ready to earn a recognized credential?
Trades Forward Foundation connects students, career changers, and working professionals with online training and career credential opportunities through SafeStride Safety Consulting.
Need Help Sooner?
Ask us for study help or testing assistance.
While our practice tests are in development, we can point you toward study resources, tutoring volunteers, and — when funding is available — help with testing fees.