Taking a plumbing pre-apprenticeship course. Math assessment is tomorrow, been going back to this and making sure everything is sticking. Thanks so much for this great vid!

@topsaw

10 ай бұрын

Good luck

@remmy7496

6 ай бұрын

How’d it go man? Did u pass?

@jakealexander4481

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I passed and it was somewhat similar to this! I really appreciate the video. @@topsaw

@jakealexander4481

5 ай бұрын

It was different but the core elements were similar. Do more research than just this video but this video was great. I did pass it. Good luck!!@@remmy7496

@topsaw

5 ай бұрын

@@jakealexander4481 great to hear, congratulations

Today is Feb 15, 2023. Applied to Local 467 and did my Math Aptitude Test today. Passed with 41/50 questions. It was a mix of Addiction, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Most Importantly, Fractions. Study real hard on those fractions. It also asks for what type of tools are used in certain trades so make sure you look into that too. My interview is scheduled 3-4 weeks from now. Anybody have any questions let me know. And yes they gave us calculators too. Wish y’all the best of luck.

@yokosamee8876

Жыл бұрын

Hey bro could I email you and ask you some questions? I just got my apprentice card today and will be calling tomorrow to set up my second half of application.

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Good feedback, thank you for posting this update, good luck

@jorgeguzman9592

Жыл бұрын

What type of math questions were there basic algebra ?

@karimnasser8480

Жыл бұрын

How your interview go?

@rbmadethismf

Жыл бұрын

@@karimnasser8480 I’m actually in the union now. Friday was my very first day of my apprenticeship! Tmr will be my 2nd. But the interview was a piece of cake. Just make sure that you look excited and have really good critical thinking skills. Don’t take too long on the answers and make sure the answers are what they are looking for.

Hell ya! This video helped me out applied for the Local Plu68 in Houston. Just took the math test and got a 95!! Mines was 25 questions, filled with adding, subtracting, multiplying with mixed fractions, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals.

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear

@enriqueescobar1730

3 жыл бұрын

I take this test tomorrow! Same union Local Plu68

@Yygsqc

3 жыл бұрын

Can you use a calculator?

@undagroundsoulja

3 жыл бұрын

Kam no, they will not let you use a calculator. They want to see all your work on scratch paper.

@pokeatrick

3 жыл бұрын

Local 525 Las Vegas NV my date is March 25 im lookin for any pointers

You’re amazing thank you for taking ur time to explain the answers

Just got the letter for the date I'm taking my aptitude test, I watched this video after applying but I'll be using it as part of my prep! Thanks!

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear

@rayshaungates3702

3 ай бұрын

How did it go and was it similar to this?

Watch this in March before taking my test for the local 464 steam fitters. Thanks man I just got the letter I got in

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Great news, congratulations!

@sebastianhernandez9329

Жыл бұрын

When was the appt for your test? How long after the results did you receive the letter of approval? Was this for United Association? I currently finished my application with them and I’m setting up my date to take the test. Was this video very similar to the test you took? I’m trying to study & hopefully pass the test with a good score.

Just finished my sample math class, now I'm ready to lay some pipe

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

I'm starting my apprenticeship in a week and I found this very useful. I don't plan on going union as I sit right now but this is just helpful as an entry to the field period. thank you man

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, good luck

ill find out when i take my test this following week, this video helped me refresh. thank you!

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Keep us posted on how it went

I wish you could show us how to solve some of the problems without the calculator and write them out. Some of us can't use calculators during the test which makes it even more harder. But i appreciate the video

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll do that from now on

@jayflores3694

2 жыл бұрын

In Ohio you can’t use calculators for the math test as well

Thank you so much for this video! I hope this sample test is somewhat similar to mine that is coming up next month because for mine there are no calculators allowed.

@lowkeyreece7617

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Sanchez was it the same ?

Thanks for your videos 👍🏽🙏🏼

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good luck on your exam

a lot of help. taking my test tomrrow been using this a lot

@topsaw

3 ай бұрын

Good luck

@letitallout_

3 ай бұрын

How was the test "? Hope you passed

@SmokinMedical

3 ай бұрын

@@letitallout_ went great! Got my interview coming up in April. Fingers crossed

Very good! Thanks!

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Sweet. I’m taking the math test tomorrow: I took and passed the electrician math test recently, and this one is a little different.

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@dayvidcorrea1055

2 жыл бұрын

Did u pass

Going tomorrow for local 469 local ua . Blessed up .thanks for the refreshers

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@Loganskylar1

Жыл бұрын

Hey I'll be taking mine for 469 in two weeks as well any advice 😊 on the test??

Very helpful . Thank you

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Thank you this helped me pass my test

@topsaw

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear, congratulations

Thank you for this video and link. I'm preparing to write the test to join the plumbers union here In Canada. How similar do you think the tests will be?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Not too sure what it's like in Canada

Thank you Jonathan

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi thank you for the great video! I was wondering do you need to show your work or can u do mental math and write the answers?

@topsaw

8 ай бұрын

Probably always better to show your work, in case you have time and can go back and check it

Is this the study guide for the test for apprenticeships? I am going to apply for the plumbing union near the end of September, need to brush up my math skills so I will use this if it helps :D

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this should help

Great video

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

They should put units on the divisor in the division problems because if you assume they mean feet instead of inches, you will get a different answer.

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you're right

Thanks so much 🎉

@topsaw

9 ай бұрын

Thank you

Hey do you offer. tutoring on how to figure out plumbing offsets or fitting allowances or know anyone that does know this stuff?

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any ideas where to find help, how about checking with the plumbers union?

Thx bro you're the best!

SWEEEEET< studying for my exam for Local 342, THANK YOIU!!!

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@nelsonjr3248

2 жыл бұрын

How was it? I was going to apply to Local 342 as well In February

@jwhippy69

2 ай бұрын

Did you pass? I’m looking to apply

Is there an answer sheet to this test so I can check my answers when I’m done?

@topsaw

4 жыл бұрын

Play the video and pause it as you do the problems and then check your answers against the video

wow thanks for taking me back to 4th grade

@topsaw

6 ай бұрын

Good place to be

Thank you

@topsaw

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

Passed two tests on my GED didn’t graduate HS because no matter how much I did they failed me, they do with children who have an IEP. Anyway the last two tests I have is Math and Science. I already failed the math twice and have one chance on it, I failed science left and have two tries left. I scheduled a test for the 28th of this month. And now seeing this I realize I will never get into the Union as a plumber. That’s all I wanted to do. But I’m literally retarted when it comes to math. I can’t even do the simplest addition or subtractions without having to count on my fingers. So good luck to anybody that can do this and get it done. Lemme know how it is being a union plumber or welder, pipe fitter, boilermaker. Good luck. I’m out.

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Keeping working at it and you'll get it. A little every day. You will be a great plumber if that is what you always wanted to do. Keep working on it

@Kal-El207

3 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw Thanks man. I appreciate your encouraging words.

@kdel4272

Жыл бұрын

Hey bro, u should look up dyscalculia.

@Genesis-rj1tl

6 ай бұрын

Mood rn

@jerrywells5551

16 күн бұрын

Most of the unions are highly selective, they make it sound like they have all these spots but its not true.Maybe start by being a helper with non union and get in later

Thanks

How long can we take on the exam? Where can I purchase study material for plumbing local 130?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Check with your local for exact details

I had a question on 9 ,10 and 45. For 9 and 10 do u have to put the remainder in the answer like for 10 I got 11.02r60 or do u just leave it as 11.02. For 45 do u leave it 2140.875 or do u round it up to 2140.88 that for all the help really appreciate it

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

You can do the remainder any of this ways, the test usually specifies how it should be answered, if it is not specific, any of the those answers work.

Hey I am having a hard time calculating simple fractions in my head.. 10 7/8" - 4 3/4". Any suggestions? I've also done these problems like division problems that have decimals and forget where to put them?

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe try to run it in your head for a few minutes every day. Start with paper in front of you and write out the common denominator. Once you get it down on paper, try doing in mentally. It doesn't need to be alot of time just repeated every day for a few minutes

@Beverly_Life_Style

3 жыл бұрын

4 3*2/4*2=4 6/8, 10 7/8-4 6/8= 6 1/8

@brunomatassini9879

3 жыл бұрын

Multiply the numerator and the denominator of the smaller fraction, in this case 3/4, so that you can get the lowest common denominator, in this case it would be the denominator of the larger fraction, 7/8. So you multiply 3/4 by 2 on both sides. 3*2 and 4*2 giving you 6/8. Now that the smaller fraction matches the larger fraction you simply subtract the whole numbers 10-4=6 and subtract the numerator of both fractions 7-6=1. The denominator stays as 8 so your fraction is 1/8 and you're final answer is 6 1/8.

My local is local 5 (DC) I take the test June 3rd! Wish me luck

@topsaw

Ай бұрын

Good luck

@angelramos4760

18 күн бұрын

How was it?

Bruhhhh.... I should of just went from high school straight to Trade School (Plumbing) 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I'm Strongly Considering Going to Plumbing 👌

@josephbernabel596

4 жыл бұрын

Do it bro

@Abonilla031

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! Better to start after hs or early 20s. I started late and wished I wouldve started right after hs.

How accurate or close enough is this to the exam before apprentice program?? I have my test the 16th

@topsaw

5 жыл бұрын

I think pretty similar, different problems but all the same ideas.

@SoloChaffler

5 жыл бұрын

TopSaw forgot to mention I’m in Cali.. not sure if it matters but is every test 50 questions?

@lowkeyreece7617

4 жыл бұрын

Was it the same ?

@TrukNLife316

4 жыл бұрын

Freddy Morales yes I took it and failed the first time cause I didn’t have no study guide or any source but yes it’s 50 questions and very similar to this.

How would you set up the ratio for question number 16?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Cross multiply

by the way is it just a math test or is there other parts of the test I really wanna pass this

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@peled1gaming401

2 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw thx

Thank sir

Your video is not playing after the intro no matter what outlet I use. Have you posted this anywhere else I can see it.

@topsaw

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear it, I logged in on another account and it played. Not sure what the problem is, I'll try and figure it out. Thank you for letting me know

@antoniotrujillo9483

5 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw no worries. Took my test last Thursday and nothing that you went over on what I could see was on the test. Lol. Thanks anyway.

@TrukNLife316

4 жыл бұрын

Antonio Trujillo but I bet similar. Of course it won’t be the same. This is just a “sample”test. This sample just gives you and ideas and the video just explains on how to break down and solve the questions.

omg I applied to this and I don’t remember how to do most of this math anymore I’m panicking 👀

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Start practicing every day and it will come back to you

I’m in Maryland they don’t give practice test for the school I’m T but I have to do online then in person

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Ok, good to know

The whole plumbing exam in Canada is about 3 to 4 hours!

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know

@manorhillmusic4285

2 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw how about for you?

I had a question will they except a photo copy of a high school diploma or the real diploma

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

I'd check with the testing center

what is the best way to study ? im going to sign up end of april for local 420. any tips?

@topsaw

3 ай бұрын

Speak with your local and see if they have any materials. Have a notebook out and do a ton of practice problems on your own and check them against correct solutions. Good luck

I just got a call back from the Union and I have to take a test next week, they said its 75 minutes long and no calculators

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@DaveedOchoa

3 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw appreciate it!

@aaronstone628

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveedOchoa did you pass, I’m applying on the 7th to my union

Any hits for the oral interview or what to expect

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Try and find a plumber ahead of time and have him interview you and also you interview him.

my test had tool questions too and I had no idea what any of them were… math part was easy though but still probably failed

@topsaw

2 ай бұрын

I'm sure you did fine

Got my test Feb 7th wish me luck! Only really struggling with the algebra

@topsaw

4 ай бұрын

Good luck 🤞

@nezo98

4 ай бұрын

@@topsaw passed! Thanks for the helpful vids!

@letitallout_

3 ай бұрын

@@nezo98how was the test?

Hey I have my local 68 interview coming up how should I dress for the interview

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Always better to overdress then be under dressed

The IBEW exam is more complex than say Plumbing,HVAC no?Thank You

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

I think so

Hello brother i have a question if im a licensed master plumber here in my country(Philippines), can I be a master plumber in your country also?

@topsaw

9 ай бұрын

I don't know how that works. Good luck

hopefully this is pretty similar to local 420 fitters. i watch this video every day . im gonna apply end of this month

@topsaw

2 ай бұрын

Good luck

@Whyyoumadcuz__

2 ай бұрын

@@topsawI called my local left a message and never got a call back about what is on test. If i fail is it worth hiring a tutor?

@topsaw

2 ай бұрын

@@Whyyoumadcuz__ keep calling them or stop by. If you know most of the material, you might be alright. If you are having a hard time getting it or studying a tutor always helps and can never hurt. Better to be over prepared then mess it up.

@Whyyoumadcuz__

2 ай бұрын

@@topsaw Definitley . My cousin works for hvac side . He told me most people dont past first time. its usually second or third time taking test. but i was gonna also apply to heavy equipment aswell .

@topsaw

2 ай бұрын

@@Whyyoumadcuz__ good luck

You think this would be useful for pipefitters union apprenticeship test?

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, all the math questions are usually pretty much the same

4 gallon and 17 quarts divided by 4 when solving this and getting to 101 dividing by 4 what does the remainder stand for in this case

@topsaw

10 ай бұрын

How many it won't get into evenly

@fallensoilder9347

10 ай бұрын

Is it quarts ?

Are you allowed to use a calculator on the test ?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Most unions no calculator

Are there learning curves for the downtrodden?

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Does anyone know if these questions are similar to the local 230 plumbers entrance exam

@topsaw

9 ай бұрын

They are similar but not the same

Is there a time limit to finish ? I get nervous when I take a test I fucken hate it

@topsaw

3 ай бұрын

Check in with your local

Is this one still good, local 5 plumbers here. In the dmv area.

@topsaw

3 ай бұрын

I'd check with your local

@kevinw61089

2 ай бұрын

I take my test on 4/5 at local 5!

Can you use a calculator throughout the entire exam?

@youngsensei105

2 жыл бұрын

No. That’s the point of the test

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not

Retired Union Plumber with 40 years of service. Over the years I've forgotten most of these math problems.🤦‍♂️

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Hope this helped refresh

I had watched this video so many times and I still not learning anything maybe because I never had geometry class. I have my plumbing test today and I’m not feeling confident on passing. I feel like when it gets to geometry and quarts in all that I get lost. Like I know basic math and I’m still trying to find out how you get those answers.

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that it's not helping

@eduardomartinezmedina1732

Жыл бұрын

Did you pass the test?

@EduardoSilva-je5rq

Жыл бұрын

@@eduardomartinezmedina1732 I haven’t gotten the results yet

@eduardomartinezmedina1732

Жыл бұрын

@@EduardoSilva-je5rq it was hard bro ?

@EduardoSilva-je5rq

Жыл бұрын

@@eduardomartinezmedina1732 yes bro it was for me. I got stuck with the word problems. Lots of questions with decimals hardly any fraction problems. Not multiple choice so you have to show your work.

All nice but the last page measurements i dont understand

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

I'll go back and see if I can make a video to go over it

Are questions 14-17 all ratio problems?

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Where are you located ?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

California

According to the calculator...... Question 7 in the multiplication section is: 0.0288 Did I miss something? 😳

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Yes that is correct, I think that is the same number I got when I did it.

Here in California. No calculators!!!

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thank you

@jorgeguzman9592

Жыл бұрын

What questions did the exam have ? We’re they similar? And geometry was in jt ?

Is the only exam they make you take a math exam or is there other portions for the union i want to apply for they make you take sequential testing (dont know what that is) and then a 3rd party Joint Apprenticeship Training Assessment Test

@topsaw

3 жыл бұрын

There is also a reading and writing portion of the exam. I just went over the math part because that is what I know

@Connor-nv1ib

3 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw was it hard for you 3rd day of studying just trying to get algebra down they said i need to score 4.5 or higher in each section

@Connor-nv1ib

3 жыл бұрын

Also so you just multiply the numerator by 4 everytime when adding whole numbers with unlike denominators?

Normally what percentage of applicants get an apprenticeship ?

@topsaw

16 күн бұрын

You should check with your local

@jerrywells5551

16 күн бұрын

@@topsaw bout 10 in 1000 I was wondering about this one out of curiosity to see if any better there

already 36 years old wonder if plumbing is possible? But am in decent shape

@topsaw

11 ай бұрын

It's never to late, if that's what you really want to do

@spawn11

11 ай бұрын

@@topsaw yes mate, if u have some sort of skill at least u will be valued and respected at work. Gone are those days when employers used to respect general laborers too. In Canada times are hard.

what math level is this? i want to buy a work book from a book store

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

It's considered math for the trades, I have a few recommendations on my Amazon store

I'll be applying for local 130 soon would this help me? Plumbing

@DonJosesito

4 жыл бұрын

You can buy a practice exam at the office when you go apply initially. They will give you a date for the exam usually a few months after applying it costs 10 dollars or so. It's almost identical to the real test.

@chouben4120

4 жыл бұрын

How can i apply for online exams ?

@fettyguapo

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get in? I seen local 130 will be hiring positions starting later this month, I’m thinking of applying

@destroyworldz3295

3 жыл бұрын

Dont they have a big waiting list in the local 130?

@abrahamcontreras892

3 жыл бұрын

@@fettyguapo i didn’t pass the exam... I purchased the practice exam and studied for 2 months and didn’t make it..

Question where did u get 12 from,,we dont f*** with 12 ..lol nah but, is that because there 12in in a foot ?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 12 inches to the foot

number 11 doesn't say if it's feet or inches!

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

Skips all the questions I actually struggle with

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, I'll work on including them all

anyone got the same test during their exams

@topsaw

2 күн бұрын

I think they mix them up, this is just a sample of what the exam might look like

Mines no calculator:(

@peled1gaming401

2 жыл бұрын

how does that work exactly I will I know if a calculator will be provided?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Most are

Didn’t get a word of this

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that

@gusemery5475

2 жыл бұрын

@@topsaw thank you

I get lost on proportions

@topsaw

Ай бұрын

I have a video on ratios and proportions on my math channel ColfaxMath

Anyone get question 40’s answer?

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

Difficult

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is but with some work can get figured out

Khan academy will also help!

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they will

This is stupid I don’t know how to do this math without a calculator who doesn’t use one???

@topsaw

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you, however many folks can do quick calculations in the field. The reason it is important is that you can check the calculator with quick mental calculations and not blow something up. If all you use is a calculator you can't use common sense to see if it makes sense or not.

thia is a baby math

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Ok

Hopefully I won’t have to take the test.

@topsaw

Жыл бұрын

Usually some sort of entry process