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

Nursing, Practical Nursing
  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

  • Math (local test*)

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

Pharmacy Technician
  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

  • Next Generation Arithmetic

Health Care Assistant
  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

  • Arithmetic

Hairstylist
  • Reading 

  • Arithmetic

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.

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.

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

Nursing Unit Clerk

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

 

  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

  • Arithmetic

Music & Technology, Digital Arts, Digital Fabrication & Design

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

 

  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

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

Rural Pre-Medicine

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

 

  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

  • Arithmetic

  • Advanced Algebra

University Arts programs

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

 

  • Reading

  • WritePlacer

  • Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions

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

Resort & Hotel Management, Culinary Management, Professional Cook Training, Ski Resort Operations & Management

CRT not required.