UA Local 130 · Chicago, IL
UA Local 130 covers the greater Chicago metro — a five-year apprenticeship pipeline feeding one of the biggest construction markets in the Midwest.
We don't claim to know what's on the UA Local 130 test beyond what they've published themselves. This page documents what we found on their public website. Always verify directly with your JATC.
“Aptitude testing shall be done using an outside testing agency selected by the JAC, and the testing shall be administered and scored by the testing agency.”
Optional digital test-taking tips book available after application submission, sold by Local 130 through their JAC portal.
Open source →Research notes: Local 130 is one of the few UA locals that monetizes prep with a paid digital tip book sold through their JAC portal.
Our study library covers the skill areas UA aptitude tests commonly assess — Reading Comprehension, Figure Visualization, Mechanical Abilities, and Math — with worked examples and practice drills built for pencil-and-paper, no-calculator conditions. We don't claim our library perfectly matches UA Local 130's specific format. What we can say: if your test covers any of the core skill areas, we've got material on it.
Research date: 2026-04-15. Always verify directly with your JATC — locals update their requirements.