Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Exam Prep & Questions

Getting ready for the Alberta Trades Entrance Test (TEE)? This exam is your gateway to apprenticeships in Alberta—especially if you don’t meet the standard high school course requirements. To enter apprenticeship programs in Alberta you must either meet the educational requirements or pass the Alberta trade entrance exam with a score of 70% or higher. The TEE checks your foundational skills in math, English, and science to ensure you’re ready for classroom-based technical training.

The exams are given by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training and are written at any Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office. The AIT Exam is recognized in Alberta, Nunavut Territory, Yukon, and the Northwest Territory.

But passing the test isn’t just about showing up: it’s about preparing smart. That’s where our comprehensive study guide and practice course come in.

With more than 450 practice questions, detailed tutorials, full-length mock exams, and step-by-step strategies, we help you sharpen your skills, build confidence, and reduce test anxiety. Whether you’re brushing up on fundamental math, bolstering reading comprehension, or working through optional mechanical reasoning, our resources give you the structure and support you need.

Whether you’re aiming for a career as an electrician, plumber, welder, mechanic, or any other skilled trade — passing the Alberta Trades Test (TEE) is your first step toward getting hired.

Reading Comprehension usually covers:

Finding specific information in a passage – the information may be stated directly or implied
Meaning of words from the context
Drawing conclusions from the information in the passage

Why Reading Comprehension is important for the Alberta Trades Entrance Test

Manuals and Documentation You will have to follow complex instructions, operate machinery, and work with equipment. Good reading comprehension skills ensure that you can read and understand instruction manuals, safety guidelines, and technical documentation.
Safety You will work with heavy machinery, electrical systems, and other potentially hazardous materials. In the trades work environment, which is often hazardous, so misunderstanding safety guidelines or operating procedures, because of poor reading comprehension can cause accidents and injuries. A high level of reading comprehension is essential to prioritize safety on the job.
Regulations and Codes Tradespeople must follow industry regulations, building codes, and standards. These are technical and legal documents that require strong reading comprehension skills.

The Basic Math Section includes:

Estimation
Order of Operation
Exponents
Fractions, Decimals and Percent

How to Study for a Math Test

Why Basic Math is Important for the Alberta Trades Entrance Test and Industry Training

Measuring and Calculating You will often need to make precise measurements and calculations. Accurate measurements and calculations are required for materials, dimensions and quantities.
Reading Blueprints You will frequently read and interpret and must thoroughly understand, dimensions, angles, and other mathematical information on blueprints and similar documents.
Safety Basic math skills are important for calculating load capacities, understanding weight distribution, and determine safe working distances. Accurate calculations prevents accidents and injuries.
Cost Estimation You will use basic math skills to calculate material costs, labor expenses, and project budgets accurately.

Basic Science topics covered:

Chemistry
Basic Physics
Scientific Principals

Why Basic Science is important in the Alberta Trades Entrance Test

Safety Safety is a top priority in the trades and all apprenticeship and industry training. Understanding basic science principles such as chemical properties, electrical principles, and the behavior of materials in different conditions, prevents accidents and injuries. Basic scientific principals helps you recognize potential hazards, follow safety protocols, and make informed decisions.
Troubleshooting You will often encounter problems and malfunctions in equipment, machinery, or systems. Basic science knowledge allows you to analyze problems systematically, identify causes, and apply logical problem-solving.

Basic Science
Biology
Scientific Reasoning and Method
Basic Physics

How to Study Science

3. Understanding Materials You will work with and expanding variety of materials, each with unique properties. Basic science concepts helps understand how materials behave under various conditions, as well as quality and durability.

4. Environment Environmental impact including energy efficiency is an increasingly important part of your work. You will need a thorough understanding of basic science principles related to pollution, waste management, thermodynamics, heat transfer and resource conservation.

Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Exam Prep & Questions

Alberta Trades Entrance Exam Study Guide – Practice Questions, Tutorials & Test Tips

Prepare with confidence for the Alberta Apprenticeship Trades Entrance Exam (TEE). Complete study guide with Reading, Math, and Science practice tests.

What is the Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Exam?

Tests for Specific Trades

Alberta Trades Entrance Exam

How to Prepare for the Trades Entrance Exam

Study Topics: Math, English, Science and Mechanical Comprehension (Optional)

Red Seal Trades

Trades Entrance Exam Practice

Reading Comprehension

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The Alberta Trades Readiness Test is your gateway to an apprenticeship and a high-demand and high paying career.

Don’t leave your future to chance — prepare with confidence!

Basic Math

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Alberta Trades Math

Basic Science

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The Alberta Trades Readiness Test is your gateway to an apprenticeship and a high-demand and high paying career.

Don’t leave your future to chance — prepare with confidence!