Industrial Reading Test (IRT)

Enhance Safety and Productivity by Identifying an Individual’s Reading Ability and Comprehension

The Industrial Reading Test (IRT) measures an individual’s ability to read and comprehend rules, regulations, and technical manuals through industry-relevant passages and questions. The higher the score, the greater the likelihood your candidate will:

• Successfully complete technical training and orientation programs
• Understand rules and regulations designed to protect employees and ensure target quality and speed of manufacturing output
• Repair products properly to reduce the frequency of service calls
• Perform better overall
• Occupation Applications Include: Service and Repair Technicians, Equipment Operators, Facility Maintenance, Production, Skilled Trade Professionals

The Industrial Reading Test provides critical information when hiring:

• Service and Repair Technicians
• Equipment Operators
• Facility Maintenance Employees
• Production Employees
• Roles in Regulated Facilities
• Skilled Trade Professionals
• Apprentices

The Industrial Reading Test (IRT) measures reading ability and comprehension with industry-relevant passages and questions. The higher the score, the greater the likelihood your candidate will:

• Successfully complete technical training and orientation programs.
• Understand rules and regulations designed to protect employees and ensure target quality and speed of manufacturing output.
• Repair products properly to reduce the frequency of service calls.
• Perform better overall.

Administration time is approximately 40 minutes (9 passages and 38 Items).