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UA Local 342 · Concord, CA

What UA Local 342 publicly recommends for the apprenticeship test

UA Local 342 covers the East Bay — Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, and Napa counties.

We don't claim to know what's on the UA Local 342 test beyond what they've published themselves. This page documents what we found on their public website. Always verify directly with your JATC.

What UA Local 342 says about the test

“The test consists of two parts: Math and Mechanical Aptitude… eighth grade level pre-algebra (decimals, fractions, percentages) accompanying basic mechanical aptitude. Passing threshold: a 75% composite grade.”

Source: https://www.ua342.org/training?zone=training&pID=10627

Study materials UA Local 342 publicly recommends

  • Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day

    By LearningExpress Editors. Recommended for the math portion.

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  • Barron's How to Prepare for the Mechanical Aptitude & Spatial Relations Tests

    By Joel Wiesen. Local 342 notes: 'Study the Mechanical Aptitude part of the book only.'

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  • Local 342 Sample Test (PDF)

    Downloadable sample test hosted on Local 342's application page.

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Research notes: Local 342 is the most applicant-friendly in this set — specific book recommendations with prices, a downloadable sample test PDF, and a published 75% composite passing threshold.

How our library can help

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 342's specific format. What we can say: if your test covers any of the core skill areas, we've got material on it.

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See our full research at /research/ua-locals. If your local isn't listed, email support@uatestprep.com with a link and we'll add them.

Research date: 2026-04-15. Always verify directly with your JATC — locals update their requirements.