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.
It is not required to take the Entrance Exam if you have a DD-214 showing an Honorable Discharge.
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.; 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). You will have to reschedule the exam if you arrive after 9 a.m.
This test takes approximately three (3) hours and covers 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 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 follow the dates and instructions below.
SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS ***This is just a sample of the questions that are on the exam. The test is more complex.***
2025 Test Dates*
The Entrance Exam appointments are made first come, first serve. The first 75 requests made by email will be given an appointment.
January 8, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on December 15th to make an appointment.
February 6, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on January 15th to make an appointment.
March 5, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on February 15th to make an appointment.
April 2, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on March 15th to make an appointment.
May 7, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on April 15th to make an appointment.
June 4, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on May 15th to make an appointment.
July 9, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on June 15th to make an appointment.
August 6, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on July 15th to make an appointment.
September 3, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on August 15th to make an appointment.
October 8, 2025 - Please email education@447jac.org on September 15th to make an appointment.
November 2025 - No testing
December 2025 - No testing
