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Itiscriticalforyoungpeopletobuildtheircareermanagementskillssotheycanmakeinformedchoicesregardingtheirstudyandtrainingoptionsandnavigateapathwaytowardstheiroccupationandcareerofchoice.ThiscareerdevelopmentresourcecombineslabourmarketinformationwithapracticalindustryspecificactivitytohelpdevelopawarenessabouttheskillsneededtopursueacareerpathwayintheEngineeringIndustry.

MechanicalMaintenance

MechanicalFitting

Machining

ManufacturingMachineOperations

Locksmithing

StructuralSteelFabrication

IronandSteelCastingandForging

NonferrousMetalsorAlloyCastingorForging

MetalProductsFabricationBoilers,waterheaters,doorhandlesetc.

TheEngineeringindustrycoversboththeMechanicalEngineeringandMetalFabricationtrades.MechanicalEngineeringcoversthemanufacture,installation,testing,operationandmaintenanceofmachines,mechanicalandmechatronicssystems,automatedsystemsandroboticdevices,heattransferprocesses,thermodynamicandcombustionsystems,fluidandthermalenergysystems,materialsandmaterialshandlingsystems,manufacturingequipmentandprocessplant.TheMetalFabricationsectortransformsmetalsintointermediateorendproductsbyforging,stamping,bending,forming,machiningandwelding.Includedinthissectoraremanufacturerswhoforgeironandsteel,thosewhofabricatethestructuralsteelcomponentsofbuildingsandotherstructures,metalcontainermanufacturerswhoproduceboilers,tanksfromheavygaugemetalsandsheetmetalproductmanufacturers.

PART 1: About the Engineering Industry 1. TheEngineeringIndustryinanutshell Keysectors:

Engineering Practice Aptitude Quiz

MaintenanceFitter$1,200

FitterandMachinist$1,230

MechanicalFitter$1,200

ComputerNumericalControlSetter$1,300

Machinist$1,200

FitterandMachinist$1,200

MetalMachinist(FirstClass)$1,150

Locksmith$1,050

HeavyMetalFabricator$1,100

SheetmetalTradesWorker$1,100

Welder(FirstClass)$970

LightMetalFabricator$1,100

Patternmaker$1,100

FoundryTradesperson$800

2. Keyoccupationinformation(SourcesJobOutlookwww.joboutlook.gov.auandAustralianJobs2011www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/ResearchStatistics/Documents/AustralianJobs.pdf)

Weeklyaverageearningsformajoroccupations:

JobsanddemandinformationMaintenanceFittersarespecialistMechanicalEngineeringTradespersons.Theyareusuallyresponsibleforthemaintenance,overhaulandrepairofmachineryandequipment.TheymayalsobeknownasBenchFitters,DieselFitterMechanics,FitterMachinists,FitterWelders,FluidPowerFittersorPlantFitters. JobprospectsAveragetoaboveaverage Weeklyearnings$1,200 Occupationsize109,000

Potentialentrylevelqualifications:

CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringMechanicalTrade CertificateIVinEngineeringMechanicalFittersusetools,machines,equipmentandengineeringtechniquestomaintainandrepairmechanicalplantandequipmenttooperationalstandards.Workincludestheidentificationofdefectorwornmechanicalcomponentsorequipment,repair/replacementofworn/faultycomponentsorequipment,andmodifications.Partsmayberepairedormanufacturedusinggeneralapplicationofworkshopmachinesincludinglathes,millinganddrillingmachines.Thermalheatingandcuttingandweldingequipmentarealsoutilised. JobprospectsAveragetoaboveaverage Weeklyearnings$1,100 Occupationsize4,400


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringMechanicalTrade CertificateIVinEngineering

FitterandMachinistsareMechanicalEngineeringTradespersonswhohavecombinedspecialisationinmechanicalfittingandmetalmachining.Afitterfitsandassemblespartsandsubassembliesmadefrommetalandothermaterialstomakeproductionmachineryandotherequipment.Ametalmachinistsetsupandoperatestoolstocut,shapeandformmetalstockandcastingstoexactsizes,usingdetaileddrawings,CADsystemsandspecifications.Theymachinemetalcomponentsfromsingletocomplexforms. JobprospectsAveragetoaboveaverage Weeklyearnings$1,200 Occupationsize109,000


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringMechanicalTrade CertificateIVinEngineeringLocksmithsusetools,equipmentandengineeringtechniquestomaintainandrepairelectroniclockingandsecuritysystemstooperationalstandards.Workinvolvestheidentificationofdefectorwornlocksystemcomponents,repair/replacement/modificationand/orinstallationoflockingsystems,gainingentryandperformingsecuritysurveys.Theycanspecialiseinlockmanipulation,safework,keymanufactureandidentification,doorclosureworkormasterkeysystems. JobprospectsAboveaverage Weeklyearnings$1,050 Occupationsize5,800


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinLocksmithing CertificateIVinEngineeringHeavyMetalFabricators(IncludesBoilermakers)fitandassemblefabricatedmetalpartsintoproducts,setupmachiningtools,productionmachinesandtextilemachines,andoperatemachiningtoolsandmachinestoshapemetalstockandcastings. JobprospectsAboveaverage Weeklyearnings$1,100 Occupationsize113,800


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringFabricationTrade CertificateIVinEngineering

SheetmetalWorkersorLightMetalFabricatorsmanufactureavarietyofproductsandcomponentsusingthinsheetmetalmaterials.Theyworkwithgalvanisedsteel,mildsteel,stainlesssteel,aluminium,copperandbrass.Sheetmetalworkersshapeandformthecutmaterialintoproductsbyoperatingsheetmetalshapingandformingmachinessuchasbrakepresses,andfolding,bendingandrollingmachines. JobprospectsAveragetoaboveaverage Weeklyearnings$1,100 Occupationsize11,000


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringFabricationTrade CertificateIVinEngineeringFoundryTradespersons(Moulders)producesandmouldsbyhandorusemouldingmachines,pourandtrimcastingsandoperateandmonitormeltingfurnaces.Castingsmaybeferrousornonferrousmetalandbestraightforwardorinvolvecomplexshapes. JobprospectsAveragetoaboveaverage Weeklyearnings$800 Occupationsize2,600


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringFabricationTrade CertificateIVinEngineeringWelders(FirstClass)cut,shape,joinandfinishmetaltomake,repairormaintainavarietyofmetalstructuresandproducts.Weldersworkintheheavymachineryandequipmentsector,andsometimesthelightmetalssector. JobprospectsAboveaverage Weeklyearnings$970 Occupationsize82,000


CertificateIIinEngineering CertificateIIIinEngineeringFabricationTrade CertificateIVinEngineering

AboutthequalificationsQualificationsprovidethecoreskills,knowledgeandexperience(competencies)requiredforeffectiveperformanceonthejobplustheoptionofchoosingarangeofelectivecompetenciesthatmeettheneedsoftheemployerandtheindividual.EveryqualificationincludesanemphasisonEmployabilitySkillsortheskillsthatemployersidentifyasplayingasignificantpartincontributingtoanindividualseffectiveandsuccessfulparticipationintheworkplace.Employabilityskillsarenontechnicalskills.Theyarealsosometimesreferredtoasgenericskills,capabilities,enablingskillsorkeycompetencies.TheEmployabilitySkillsare: Communicationskillsthatcontributetoproductivelisteningandunderstanding,speakingclearly

anddirectlyandharmoniousrelationsacrossemployeesandcustomers;

Teamworkskillsthatcontributetoproductiveworkingrelationshipsandoutcomes;

Problemsolvingskillsthatcontributetoproductiveoutcomes;

Initiativeandenterpriseskillsthatcontributetoinnovativeoutcomes;

Planningandorganisingskillsthatcontributetolongandshorttermstrategicplanning;

Selfmanagementskillsthatcontributetoemployeesatisfactionandgrowth;

Learningskillsthatcontributetoongoingimprovementandexpansioninemployeeandcompanyoperationsandoutcomes;

Technologyskillsthatcontributetotheeffectiveperformanceoftasks.3. CareerPathways AustralianApprenticeshipsPathwaysviewpotentialcareerpathwaysforthisindustry

www.aapathways.com.au/search_job_02.cfm?c=33Otherusefulcareerssitesare: MAKEIT!Manufacturingcareerswebsitewww.makeit.net.au/index.html MyFuturewww.myfuture.edu.au JobGuidewww.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au CareerFactsheetswww.ncdw.com.au/index.php/CareerFactsheets.html

4.JobHuntingJobvacancywebsite: AustralianJobsearchwww.jobsearch.gov.au/findajob/advancedsearch.aspxTheAustralian

Governmentsjobsite.Inputyourpostcode,selecttheOccupationCategoryMetalandEngineeringTrades,thenselectMechanicalEngineeringTradesscrolldowntotheAdditionalSearchCriteriasectionandclickonApprenticeships/Traineeships,thenclickontheFindJobsbutton.

Jobhuntinghintsandlabourmarketinformation: AustralianApprenticeshipsPathwayswww.aapathways.com.auClickonSearchtofindpotential

AustralianApprenticeshipsoccupationideas.YoucanalsofindJobHuntinghintsintheSelfHelpmenuitem.

MyFuture:LabourMarketInformationwww.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?

FunctionID=5400Clickonthemaporusethedropdownmenutofindgenerallabourmarketinformationforyourregionincludingtopoccupationsandincomes.Dataisbasedonthemostrecentlyavailablecensus.

5. UsefulContactsHerearesomelinkstoarangeofsupportservices,organisationsandgovernmentagenciesthatmayhelpwithcareersresearchandjobhunting:Supportservices:

SearchforyourlocalAustralianApprenticeshipsCentrewww.aapathways.com.au/search_aac.cfm

GroupTrainingOrganisationsemployAustralianApprenticesandplacethemwithbusinesseswww.grouptraining.com.au

JobServicesAustraliaprovidersworkwitheligiblejobseekerstodevelopanindividuallytailoredEmploymentPathwayPlan.Theplanmapsoutthetraining,workexperienceandadditionalassistanceneededtofindjobseekerssustainableemploymentwww.jobsearch.gov.au/provider/ProviderLocation.aspx?ProviderType=JNS&

IndustryOrganisations:

ManufacturingSkillsAustraliawww.mskills.com.au AustralianIndustryGroup(AiG)www.aigroup.com.au AustralianManufacturingWorkers'Unionwww.amwu.org.auGovernmentAgencies:

DepartmentofInnovation,Industry,ScienceandResearchwww.innovation.gov.au AusIndustrywww.ausindustry.gov.au/Pages/AusIndustry.aspx CommonwealthScientificandIndustrialResearchOrganisation(CSIRO)www.csiro.au

PART 2: About this Resource GuidanceThisPracticeAptitudeQuizisintendedtobeageneralillustrationofsomeofthekeylearningstandardsrequiredofpeopleattemptinganAustralianApprenticeshipsentrylevelqualificationintheEngineeringindustry.ThisPracticeAptitudeQuizisneitheraformaltoolnoradirectprerequisiteforanyjobapplication.ThisQuizhasbeendevelopedwiththeassistanceofIndustryandRegisteredTrainingOrganisations,basedontheneedsandrequirementsoftheIndustrysector.ThisPracticeAptitudeQuizhastwocomponents:MathematicsandLiteracy.YouwillfindthatthisQuizdiffersfromsimilartestsadministratedbyIndustryastheirtestsmayhaveotherelementsincluded,thatthisonedoesnot,suchas:MechanicalReasoning;EngineeringKnowledgeandreasoningand;GeneralKnowledge.ThemathematicsskillsrequiredtocompletethequestionscontainedwithinthisdocumentareequivalenttomathematicsattheYear10level.TheQuizcanbeusedbydifferentorganisationsandpeoplesuchascareerspractitionerswithyoungpeople,GroupTrainingOrganisationsandJobServicesAustraliaproviderswithjobseekers.ThePracticeAptitudeQuizcanbe:

usedbycareerspractitionerswithindividualsorinaclasssettingtoprovidegeneralguidanceonthelevelofstudyinvolvedinundertakinganentrylevelqualificationinthisindustry;

providedtopeopletoenablethemtopracticetheirskillsbeforesittinganactualaptitudetest;

usedbyteachersasaguidetoindustrymathrequirementsattheentrypointofthisparticularAustralianApprenticeshipcareerpath.

Theassessmentshouldbeabletobecompletedinapproximately1hourand20minutesCalculatorsmaybeusedtocompletethispracticeassessment,butthemajorityofthequizshouldbeattemptedwithoutcalculators.Pleasenotethatratesquotedinthisforvariousitems,includingpayrates,arenotmeanttoreflecttodaysvalues,butareusedpurelyformathematicalpurposes.Answersarelocatedattheendofthequiz.

AftertheQuizTherearearangeofsupportservicesavailabletohelpyoufindoutaboutcoursesthatmayhelpyouimproveyourliteracyandnumeracyskillsandalsoyourreadinessforwork.Ifyouarestillatschoolyoushoulddiscussanyconcernsyoumayhavewithyourcareerpractitioner.FurtherinformationmayalsobeprovidedbyaJobServicesAustraliaprovider,anAustralianApprenticeshipsCentre,aGroupTrainingOrganisationoratrainingprovider.UsefulContactsHerearesomelinkstojobseekersupportservices: SearchforyourlocalAustralianApprenticeshipsCentrewww.aapathways.com.au/search_aac.cfm

FindalocalGroupTrainingOrganisationwww.grouptraining.com.au/Find/find_gto.html

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Part 3: The Quiz Section1Literacy,ReadingandComprehensionSpelling 1. Writethefollowingwordsorgroupofwordsintoalphabeticalorder.2. Thefollowingtexthas10spellingerrors.Correctthoseerrorsandlistthemintheorderyoufind them.

Toolmackersmakeprecisionequipementandtoolsusedtomanufacturemechinary.TheyuseprecisionmeasuringequipmentandmayuseCNCmachinesandcomputeraydedmanufacturing(CAM)systemstoacheiveveryprecisefinishesandsises.Anycompanymanufacteringpresedmetalorplasticitemsreqirestheserviceofatoolmacker.

Toolmaker

Engineering

Computeraidedmanufacture

Boilermaker

Computernumericalcontrolled

Computeraideddesign

Welders

Engineeringpatternmakers

Designmoulds

Weighing

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

3. Thefollowingtexthas12spellingerrors.Correctthoseerrorsandlistthemintheorderyoufindthem.

ComputerAiddedDesign(CAD)sistemsareusedbyMechanicelDraftterstosimulatethepreformanceofaproduct.Theycantestweatherabrigewillcarrypredictedlodessafely,orevenwethertomatoesaucewillporecorrectlyfromanewleedesignedcontainer.

Comprehension 4. Readthefollowingpassageandanswerthequestionsthatfollow.

EngineeringHealthandSafety

Intheengineeringtradesyouareconstantlyusingyourmindandbodytomaintainandrepairproducts.Thismeansyouneedtolookafteryourselfcarefullytohavealongandsafecareer.Themainobjectiveofsafetyisreceivingcorrectinformationtraininginstructionandsupervisionthroughoutyourapprenticeship.Attimesyoumayfeelunderpressuretotakeontasksyouhaventbeenadequatelytrainedforortorushandcutcornersforajobyouneedtogetdonequickly.Anyofthesethingscouldleadtoaninjuryoranaccident.Letslookatthemainhazardsofengineeringandthewaywecancontrolandprotectourselvesandourworkmates.BurnsarecommoninengineeringandareoftencausedbypoorpreparationornotusingthecorrectsafeworkproceduresorPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE).Differenttypesofprocessescancausedifferenttypesofburns.Weldingcancauseradiationburnsorhotpiecesofmaterialcanflytowardsyou.Whilemachiningmetalsandhotmaterialscouldalsoburnyou.Weldingcanproducesparksthatcaneasilystartafiresoyouneedtoensurethatnorags,looseclothingorcombustiblematerialsareinyourworkarea.EveryengineeringprocessthatcancauseburnswillhaveasafeworkprocedureandPPEdesignedtokeepyouandthosearoundyousafe.Lacerationsarecutstothebody,butmostlacerationinjuriesoccurtothehands.Sharptoolslikeknivesandcuttingtoolsareanobviouscauseoflacerations.Handlingsheetmetalisanotherhazard.Usinglathes,millingmachinesanddrillscanproduceflyingdebriscalledswarfwhichisextremelysharp.Nevertryandremoveswarfbyhand.Therearetoolsavailabletosafelyremoveswarf.Lacerationscanleadtoseriousinjurysodontrushortakeshortcuts.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

11. 12.

Injuriesfrommanualtaskscanoccurasaresultofrepetitiveactions,poororawkwardpostures,exertinghighforcetopush,pullorliftheavythingsandvibration.Thesehazardousactivitiescanleadtoseriousmuscularorskeletalinjuriesthatcaneitherappearsuddenlyoroveralongperiodoftime.Inanysituationitisveryimportanttousecorrectliftingtechniquestopickthingsupormovethem.Ifyouthinktheyaregoingtobeheavyorawkwarduseamechanicalaidorliftingdeviceorgethelp.Whenyoumoveanobjectmakesureyouhaveaclearpathwaywithnoobstructionssoyoucanseewhereyouaregoingwithouttrippingoveranything.Ifyouspillanythingorseeanythingspiltonthefloorcleanitupstraightaway.Youorsomeoneelsecouldslipandfall.Itssurprisinghowmuchwetakeoureyesandearsforgrantedbutinworkshopsandonsitethereareamultitudeofhazardstobothoursightandourhearing.Grinding,cuttingandwelding,usinglathes,millingmachinesanddrillsareallprocessesthatproduceflyingdebris.Withoutcorrectprotectionparticlescouldgetinyoureyesorface.Therearedifferenttypesofeyeprotectionfordifferentjobs.Sometimesyoullneedafullfaceshieldinsteadofgogglesdependingonweatheryouarecuttinggrindingordrillingforinstance.Manytradespeopleintheirlateryearsmayexperiencesomedegreeofhearingloss.Thiscanoftenbeduetonotusingthecorrecthearingprotectionduringtheircareer.Engineeringworkcreatesarangeofnoisesthatcandamageyourhearing.Bothlongtermexposureandsuddenloudburstsofnoisecanleadtohearinglossanddamagetohearingisgenerallyirreversible.Dontthinkitwonthappentoyou,besafeatwork!

Answerthefollowingquestions: a. Whatisthemainobjectiveofsafety?

b. Whatarethemainhazardsofengineering?

c. Therearedifferenttypesofburns.Whatarethey?

d. Name2typesofPPEmentionedinthetext.

e. Whathazardousactivitiescanleadtomuscularorskeletaldamage?

Section2MathematicsNumbers(Conversions,Estimation,Time)1. Convertthefollowing: a. $2.41tocents

b. 182daystoweeks

c. 3hoursand12secondstoseconds

d. 8kilometrestometres

e. 3.5kilogramstograms 2. Howmanyhoursandminutesfrom7:45amto3:15pm? 3. Selectthebestestimateforthefollowing:(Circlethecorrectresponse) a 4,249x71 i. 280,000

ii. 150,000

iii. 28,000 b. 80,00038 i. 200

ii. 2,000

iii. 20,000

iv. 4,000

4. Round: a. 35.6754totwodecimalplaces b. 425.8tothenearesttens 5. Findthedecimalnumberhalfwaybetween: a. 0.6and0.8 b. 2.8and2.9 6. Circlethecorrectanswerto: 18.6420.02 a. 9.321

b. 93.21

c. 9321

d. 932.17 Munro,aqualifiedtradespersonearns$1,100aweek.Hegetsapayriseof5%.Whatishisnew

wage? 8. 1000bracketsaremanufactured.60%needtobedeliveredin24hours.Howmanybracketsare

required? 9. Inanorderof2000hexagonalnuts,40weredefective.Whatpercentagewere: a. defective b. good 10. Thepriceofamicrometreisnormally$84.Duringasale,therewasa25%reduction.Calculatethe saleprice?

Ratio11. Whatistheratioofthenumberofcirclestosquares? Ratio: 12. Acuttingwheelcutsthrough0.5cmofsteelin1minute.Howlongwillittaketomakeacut3.5cm

deep? mins13. Anairconditioningunitcirculates320cubicmetresofairperminute.Howmanycubicmetresof

airiscirculatedinahour? 14. Twogearshave12and15teethrespectively.Whatistheratioofthenumberofteethonthefirst

geartothenumberofteethonthesecondgearinlowestterms? Area15. Theareaofatinplateis15cm.Itswidthis3cm.Findthelengthoftheplate? Length= 16. Apieceofwireis24mmlongandisbentintheshapeofarectanglesothatthelengthistwiceits

width.Findtheareaoftherectangle?

3cm

?

17. Asquareisinscribedinacircleofradius5m. Calculate: a. theareaofthecircle(Correcttotwodecimalplaces) Hint: UsetheformulaA=r,where=3.14. b. thediameterofthecircle c. thevalueofx.(Correcttotwodecimalplaces) Hint: youllneedtousePythagorassTheorem:a2+b2=c2

d. theareaofthesquare.(Correcttotwodecimalplaces) a. b. c. d. 18. Findthevalueofx: a. b. c. x= x= x= 19. Fromthesheetmetalshown,calculatetheunmarkedlengthsAandB. a. A=

b. B=

Xm

63 x

142

x50 100

x

B

A

20. Calculatetheareaoftheshapesshown?Forb.use=3.14 Allcalculationsareinmm.(Hintroundup) a. b. Area= Area= ProblemSolving 21. Irenkatheengineerispaid$27.00perhourplustimeandahalfforanyhoursover35hours.If

sheworked42hours,whatwasherpayfor: a. thefirst35hourswork? b. theovertimeworkonly? c. totalpay? 22. Anengineercuttwopiecesofmetalrodeach10cmlongfromarod50cmlong.Howmuchof

theoriginalrodwasleft? 23. Theweightofthreeboltsare52g,49g,and61g.Whatistheaverageweightofthebolts?

24. A4metrelengthofsteeliscutinto5equalsections.Howlongiseachpiece(ignoringthesawcuts)?

25. Amachinistdrillsahole65mmintoablockofsteel10cmthick.Howmuchfurtherislefttodrill?

26. Thefollowinglengthswerecutfromapieceofangleiron:8cm,27cm,41cm,37cm,and16cm.Whatwasthetotallengthcut?(ignorethesawcuts)

27. Awelderrequires8weldingrodstoweldabracketintoplace.Howmanyweldingrodsare

requiredtoweld12brackets? 28. Ninesimilarpiecesofsheetmetalhaveatotalthicknessof0.27cm.Whatisthe: a. thicknessof1piece? b. thicknessof4pieces? 29. Anassemblyworkertakes30secondstobuildacomponent.Howmanycomponentscanbe

assembledin1hour? 30. Ifonelitreofpaintcovers12squaremetres,howmanylitresofpaintisneededtopaintalounge

roomwhichhasanareaof36squaremetres?

31. Lookingatthegraphcompletethetablebelow.

POWERkW RPM

1400

60

2300

32. DrawingReadingExercise Fromtheorthographicdrawingsshownbelow,fillinthemissing dimensions. Pleasenotethatthedrawingisnottoscale.

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ANSWERS Section1Literacy,Reading&Comprehension1. Boilermaker,Computeraideddesign,Computeraidedmanufacture,Computernumericalcontrolled,Design

moulds,Engineering,Engineeringpatternmakers,Toolmaker,Weighing,Welders2. Toolmakers,equipment,machinery,aided,achieve,sizes,manufacturing,pressed,requires,toolmaker3. Aided,systems,Mechanical,Drafters,performance,whether,bridge,loads,whether,tomato,pour,newly4. a. Themainobjectiveofsafetyisreceivingcorrectinformationtraininginstructionandsupervision

throughoutyourapprenticeship b. Burns,lacerations,injuriesfrommanualtasks,sightandhearinghazards c. radiationburns,burnsfromsparks d. faceshield,goggles e. repetitiveactions,poororawkwardpostures,exertinghighforcetopush,pullorliftheavythings,

vibrationSection2Mathematics1. a. 241cents b. 26weeks c. 10,812seconds d. 8,000m e. 3,500g2. 7hours&30minutes3. a. 280000 b. 2000 4. a. 35.68 b. 430 5. a. 0.7 b. 2.85 6. d. 932.17. $1,1558. 6009. a. 2% b. 98%10. $63 11. 3:212. 7minutes13. 19,200m 14. 4:515. 5cm16. 32mm 17. a. 78.5m b. 10m c. 50m=7.07 d. 49.98m

18. a. 63 b. 38 c. 3019. a. 10m b. 17m 20. a. 198mm b. 357mm21. a. $945 b. $283.50 c. $1,228.50 22. 29cm 23. 54g24. 0.8m 25. 35mm26. 129cm 27. 96weldingrods 28. a. 0.03cm b. 0.12cm29. 120components30. 3litres31. 32. a. 45 b. 35 c. 30 d. 9 e. 5.5 f. 40 g. 30 h. 15 i. 10 j. 10 k. 20 l. 20 m. 50

POWERkW RPM50 140060 160085 2300

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This Practice Aptitude Quiz has two components: Mathematics and Literacy. You will find that this Quiz differs from similar tests administrated by Industry as their tests may have other elements included, that this one does not, such as: Mechanical Reasoning; Engineering Knowledge and reasoning and; General Knowledge.The assessment should be able to be completed in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutesProblem Solving

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