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.
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.
2021/2022 Test Dates*
December 6-10, 2021
- Testing has been cancelled for the month of December. The website will be updated monthly and will alert you when you can call to make an appointment for the Entrance Exam.
January 3-7, 2022 JANUARY TESTING CANCELLED.
February 7-11, 2022 FEBRUARY TESTING CANCELLED.
March 7-11, 2022 MARCH TESTING CANCELLED.
April 4-8, 2022 Please call 916-383-1102 to set up an appointment to take the Entrance Exam.
May 2-6, 2022 Please call 916-383-1102 to set up and appointment to take the Entrance Exam.
June 6-10, 2022 - Please call 916-383-1102 AFTER 5/16/2022 to set up an appointment to take the Entrance Exam
July 11-15, 2022
August 1-5, 2022
September 12-16, 2022
October 3-7, 2022
November 14-18, 2022
December 5-9, 2022
*Dates subject to change