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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Preparation


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Division of Applied Technology
South City Campus
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354

www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/basicskills/ASVABtestprep
Academic Advisor: Hector Cando, 801-957-3112

Program Faculty:
Assistant Professors − Martha Hess

The School of Applied Technology at Salt Lake Community College provides quality career and technical education in a flexible, competency-based format to meet the needs of students who desire low-cost training for high-skill job fields. Programs are responsive to business and industry requirements resulting in appropriate licensure, certification, or evidence of completion. Applied Technology programs specialize in non-credit, open-entry, open-exit instructional delivery. This means students may enroll weekly depending on the school calendar and available seats, and are able to complete courses when proficiency has been demonstrated and evaluated by instructors.

Program Description: Hours vary depending on student needs. This program is designed to assist students in preparing for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The scores on this test battery can qualify candidates for certain jobs and training in the armed forces.

Instruction is concentrated in the ten ASVAB areas:

  • General science
  • Arithmetic reasoning
  • Word knowledge
  • Paragraph comprehension
  • Numerical operations
  • Coding speed
  • Auto and shop information
  • Mathematics knowledge
  • Mechanical comprehension
  • Electronics information

Resource materials and instructors are available for individual lessons and practice before taking the test. Reading and testtaking strategies are presented to reduce test anxiety and encourage confidence. Practice tests will be administered to measure the student’s readiness for completing the exam.

Program Entry Requirements: Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE):

  • Reading: 5.0
  • Math: 5.0

Estimated Cost for Students: Please visit the following program website for up-to-date cost information: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/basicskills/ASVABtestprep.aspx

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrates knowledge of specific vocational information as defined by the ASVAB test 1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge
2 Demonstrates knowledge of language arts information required for the ASVAB test 2 - Communicate Effectively
3 Demonstrates knowledge of mathematical skills required for the ASVAB test. 3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy
6 Demonstrates ability to work on materials, tests assigned in professional, constructive manner 4 - Think Critically and Creatively
  5 - Civic Engagement
  6 - Work Professionally and Constructively
  7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy

Advising Notes:


Students who score 8.0 or higher in comprehension and vocabulary take:

Students who score < 8.0 in comprehension and vocabulary take:

In the Reading class, the ASVAB student will work on the ASVAB materials two days a week and the reading program two days per week.

In the GED class, the ASVAB student will work on the ASVAB materials each day.

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