Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT Exam) - Cluster 5 Practice Course [2026]
The Alberta AIT Entrance Exam - Cluster 5 is a 100-question, 3-hour assessment administered by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Alberta AIT). It covers three sections: English and Reading Comprehension (17 questions), Mathematics (48 questions), and Science (35 questions). A passing score of 70% or higher is required to qualify for the technical training phase of a Cluster 5 trade apprenticeship, which includes Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, and Power Systems Electrician. The exam is written at any Alberta AIT office and is recognized in Alberta, Nunavut Territory, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. No penalty is applied for wrong answers. JobTestPrep's Cluster 5 PrepPack is built around the exact section structure of the AIT exam and is calibrated to be more challenging than the real test - so candidates who complete the full pack are over-prepared on exam day, not just minimally ready.
AIT Exam Practice
1-Month Access
- 15 Reading Comprehension Tests
- 23 Numerical Reasoning Tests
- 5 Science and Conversion Tests
- 5 Math Study Guides
- Detailed Score Reports and In-depth Explanations
What is the AIT Exam (Cluster 5)
The career-oriented AIT Exam is a 100-question, three-hour test scored exclusively on correct answers; there is no penalty for wrong answers. You will be eligible to begin the technical training phase of an apprenticeship only if you attain a passing score of over 70%.
The AIT Entrance Exam 5 consists of three sections:
- English and Reading Comprehension Section – 17 multiple choice questions that assess your English skills and reading comprehension abilities by measuring your understanding of given passages. You will have about 31 minutes to complete this section.
- Mathematics Section – 48 multiple choice questions testing your knowledge of algebra and algebraic equations, fractions, conversions, and geometry as well as your ability to solve word problems. You will have about 86 minutes to complete this section.
- Science Section – 35 multiple choice questions measuring your understanding of the basics of physical and biological sciences. You will have about 63 minutes to complete this section.
Passing the Trade Entrance 5 Exam will also count as a passing score for Trade Entrance Exams 1, 2, 3, and 4. For more information on the other AIT Entrance Exams, click here.
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Practice Question
Cluster 5 List of Trades
- Appliance Service Technician
- Communication Technician
- Electrical Motor Systems Technician
- Electrician
- Electronic Technician
- Instrument Technician
- Power Lineman
- Power System Electrician
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
