Local 481 aptitude test — Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN — application window, testing frequency, score threshold, and retake wait.

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Read this before you apply — application status

This JATC changed its process in October 2026 and older notices describing the previous one are still on its site — use the October 2026 notice. Applications reopen October 1, 2026 through a new TradeSchool portal. A $50.00 fee is payable by Visa, MasterCard or Discover online, or by check or money order in person; no cash. You then have 30 days to finalise the application or the fee must be paid again, and 14 days to complete the Personal Experience Form once invited.

Checked 21 September 2026 against Local 481's own page.

Local 481Indianapolis, IN at a glance

Aptitude battery: GAN

This JATC uses the GAN Aptitude Test Battery, a different test: reading, numerical computation, numerical reasoning, paper folding, problem solving and mechanical comprehension. It is not the two-section electrical training ALLIANCE test, and preparing only for algebra and reading will leave you short.

Testing frequency
After successful completion of the PEF, applicants are scheduled for an in-person Aptitude Test at the Training Center on a date sent by email. Failure to attend results in a score of 0 — there are no make-up sessions. Classes start up to five times per year.
Score threshold
The aptitude test has no minimum score to move forward. However, only top candidates will receive an interview.
Retake wait
Those individuals not selected for an in-person interview will then be instructed to begin the application process again where a new application fee will be required.

Verified on Electrical Training Institute of Indianapolis (IBEW Local 481)'s own page, checked 21 September 2026. Rules change — confirm with your hall. Read the official source.

Local 481Indianapolis, IN sits the GAN battery

Untimed, free, and built to the subtests GAN's own participating JATCs publish. GAN publishes no item counts or per-subtest timings, so there is no timed clone to run.

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What the test itself looks like

See the GAN aptitude test guide for the subtests, duration, and how the 0–100 application score is put together, and the complete aptitude test guide for how the eTA battery differs.

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See where you stand

Free 18-question benchmark, no card. Modeled on the official format, run at a faster pace so it fits in 14 minutes.