College Readiness Tool Requirements

If you are required to take the College Readiness Tool (CRT) assessment, the parts of the assessment you will need take depend on the program you are applying for.

Mandatory CRT Programs: Sub-Test Requirements

Show Hairstylist
  • Reading 
  • Arithmetic
Show Carpentry, Heavy Duty Mechanical, Metal Fabricator, Millwright/Machinist, Plant Operator, Welding
  • Reading (local test*)
  • Math (local test*)
  • If math score is below cut-off, you will be required to take arithmetic

*A local test is generated by the department. It is not an Accuplacer-generated test and practice tests are not available.

Show Electrical, Fine Woodworking
  • Reading
  • Next Generation Quantative Reasoning
  • Algebra & Statistics
  • If score is below cut-off, you will be required to take arithmetic

Other Programs: Sub-Test Requirements

Even if the CRT is not mandatory for the program you are applying for, you might be required to take it. This will be noted on your admissions letter from your enrolment officer. If this is not noted on your letter, you do not have to take the CRT.

Show Community Support Worker Associate Certificate, Early Childhood Care & Education, Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program, Human Services Diploma, Mental Health & Addictions Associate Certificate, Social Service Worker  

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
Show Health Care Assistant
  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
  • Arithmetic
Show Nursing Unit Clerk

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
  • Arithmetic
Show Music & Technology, Digital Arts, Digital Fabrication & Design

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
Show Business Administration Diploma, Office Administration & Technology Certificates, Post-Graduate Accounting Diploma, Post-Graduate Business Management Diploma

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
  • Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions
Show Rural Pre-Medicine

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
  • Arithmetic
  • Advanced Algebra
Show University Arts programs

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
  • Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions
Show University Sciences programs (including Engineering)

CRT not required unless noted. If specifically requested by enrolment officer:

 

  • Reading
  • WritePlacer
  • Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions
  • If score is below cut-off, then arithmetic
Show Resort & Hotel Management, Culinary Management, Professional Cook Training, Ski Resort Operations & Management

CRT not required.