UA LOCAL 447 - INDUSTRY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
All applicants must present their high school diploma or G.E.D., and Valid Government Issued Photo ID.
Failure to bring these items will result in you not being able to take the exam at your scheduled appointment time. You must be 18 years or older to take the exam.
ALL NEW APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED BEFORE STARTING SCHOOL AT THE TRAINING CENTER. It is not required to take the Entrance Exam.
The test is given by a representative of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; the first full week of the month (Monday through Friday); at the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Training Center, located at
8750 Younger Creek Drive, Sacramento, CA. (Younger Creek Drive is off Elder Creek Road, between Florin-Perkins & South Watt).
This test takes approximately three (3) hours and covers basic mathematics up through 1st year Algebra. The applicant must pass this test with a minimum score of 65% to qualify.
All Applicants who fail the test will be required to:
- Take a basic mathematics course at a Junior College or Adult Education Program and furnish verification that they have completed the course with a “C” or better grade, or
- Obtain a math tutor that will verify that they are prepared to retake the test for a second and final time.
All applicants, who pass the test, are given a list of signatory employers in this area. The applicant has to find their first (1st) job. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee does not do applicant placement.
If you are interested in taking the Entrance Exam, please email education@447jac.org for more information.
2023 Test Dates*
January 9th and 12th, 2023 - Please email education@447jac.org to set up an appointment. Space is limited.
February 6th and 9th, 2023 - Please email education@447jac.org to set up an appointment. Space is limited.
March 6th and 9th, 2023 - Please email education@447jac.org to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
April 3rd and 6th - Please email education@447jac.org to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
May 1st and 4th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER April 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
June 5th and 8th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER May 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
July 10th and 13th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER June 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
August 7th or 10th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER July 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
September 11th and 14th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER August 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited. *Updated Full*
October 2nd and 5th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER September 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited.*Updated Full*
November 6th and 9th - Please email education@447jac.org AFTER October 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited.
December 4th and 7th - Please email education@447jac.org
AFTER November 15th to set up an appointment. Space is limited.
*Dates subject to change