Employers look for apprentices who have the necessary skills for on- and off-the-job components of an electrical apprenticeship.
The NECA Pre-Selection assessment is highly regarded by employers in the industry as it provides an assessment from an electrical standpoint.
Once you successfully undertake the NECA pre selection assessment (also known in industry also as the NECA Test) you can provide potential employers with industry recognised evidence that you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to successfully complete an electrical apprenticeship.
If you would like to prepare for the test, study the topics below and use the sample test questions to practice.
The NECA Pre-Selection Assessment covers both literacy and numeracy and includes:
Enrol now for the NECA Pre-Selection Assessment and test your literacy and numeracy at NECA Education & Careers.
The results of the Pre-Selection are circulated to prospective employers (provided of course that you have given approval for this on the NECA Education & Careers privacy/consent form).
These prospective employers will make contact directly with those candidates they wish to interview.
There are no guarantees that you will be invited to an interview; however, it is the best means to get your personal details in front of many hiring companies in one hit.
Standard fee: $60.50 per person (incl. GST)
Please note: Course commencement is subject to numbers. Please refer to our refund policy for more information.
| Time of day | Start Date | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
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NECA Pre-Selection Assessment Thursday 17/09/2026 - 4:30pm - Carlton North |
17/09/2026 to 17/09/2026 | Register now | |
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NECA Pre-Selection Assessment Thursday 05/11/2026 - 4:30pm - Carlton North |
05/11/2026 to 05/11/2026 | Register now | |
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