Apprenticeship Testing
The Accuplacer test is required for the Plumbing and Construction Electrician Apprenticeships at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. There are three parts to the test: Reading, Arithmetic, and QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics).
Liberal Arts
Students who need the Accuplacer test for placement in the Liberal Arts program will take 3 tests:
- Reading
- Arithmetic
- WritePlacer (writing)
Scheduling an Appointment
Please contact Southwest Tech at 608.822.2400 to schedule an appointment.
General Rules
- A valid photo I.D. is required for testing.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the testing center.
- Personal belongings are not allowed in testing rooms, locked bags are available.
ACCUPLACER TESTING FAQs
- Is an appointment necessary for testing?
- Yes, to schedule an appointment, call (608) 822-2400 to schedule your test.
- Do I need to bring anything for testing?
- You only need to bring your photo ID. All items needed for the test are provided by the testing center. This includes Pencils, scratch paper, and calculators.
- When will I find out what my test scores are and what scores do I need to receive?
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- Tests are scored immediately upon completion.
- Scores for Plumbing are Math 237 and Reading 239.
- Construction Electrical has no minimum scores.
- Liberal Arts scores have no minimums. Scores are used for placement in classes.
- What if I need accommodations for testing?
- Students with disabilities, who need accommodations, should contact Disability Services, Building 300, Room 314, 608.822.2632, TTY/TDD 608.822.2072, or email disabilityservices@swtc.edu prior to scheduling their exam.
- Can I prepare for the test?
- The test will cover the following areas: Reading and Arithmetic.
Practice TestLiberal Arts
Students who need the Accuplacer Test for placement in the Liberal Arts program will take 3 tests:
- - Reading
- - Arithmatic
- - WritePlacer
If you are unable to access documents here, please contact Testing Center (testingcenter@swtc.edu, 608.822.2313)