What is Numeracy Power?

Numeracy Power is an on-line assessment tool that triggers the development of foundation numeracy skills linked to success in electrical trades training leading to a Red Seal endorsement. The Numeracy Power assessment becomes a conduit to skills building.

It is designed for use with electrical apprentices and pre-apprentices in the three Red Seal electrical trades—Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Powerline Technician. (These occupational titles may vary by province/territory. For example, Ontario refers to Construction & Maintenance Electrician).

NETCO makes this resource available through a national network of Numeracy Power Coaches selected from organizations involved in apprenticeship administration and/or training (e.g., Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committees, community colleges). They proctor the assessment and assist in developing a learning plan that works for you.

There are three steps to Numeracy Power in action:

1. Assessment The on-line assessment is done at the Numeracy Power Coach’s venue. It takes up to 90 minutes to complete (individual times may vary).
   
   
2. Skills Profiling The assessment tool generates a Numeracy Power Skills Profile that identifies your strengths and weaknesses in 13 foundation numeracy skills (e.g., fractions, trigonometry)
   
   
3. Skills Building The Numeracy Power Skills Profile triggers the development of an individualized learning plan with guidance from your Numeracy Power Coach.