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HVAC Technician assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Mechanical Reasoning82%
Problem Solving74%
Diagrammatic Reasoning68%
Health and Safety64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of technical and practical reasoning.

The HVAC Technician template combines Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests45minutes50questions in total

01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Mechanical Reasoning

Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles.

  • Forces & motion
  • Mechanical systems
  • Physical principles

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Problem Solving

Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options.

  • Understanding problems
  • Considering solutions
  • Choosing a response

03 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Diagrammatic Reasoning

Shows how well candidates follow processes and logic expressed as diagrams.

  • Diagram sequences
  • Rules & transformations
  • Following processes

04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES

Health and Safety

Checks whether candidates recognise hazards, choose the right controls and follow safe working practice.

  • Hazard and risk
  • Safe systems of work
  • Fire and hazardous substances

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore technical reasoning, accuracy and practical judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a production handover against the work specification.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Whether the vacancy says HVAC Technician or air conditioning engineer, the work includes checking a production handover against the work specification. This Health and Safety example reflects that.

HVAC Technician: checking a production handover against the work specificationWorkplace example

You are called to a rooftop air handling unit. Access is by a fixed ladder and the roof has no edge protection near the unit. The job sheet says the fault is a tripped fan motor.

Before starting work, what should be in place?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the HVAC Technician assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety; workplace situations in Problem Solving. It brings together evidence about technical reasoning, accuracy and practical judgement, giving you areas to explore when checking a production handover against the work specification.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a production handover against the work specification to explore practical application. Ask how they would check the specification, investigate a discrepancy and document the handover.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Mechanical ReasoningFollow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships.
  • Problem SolvingAsk them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step.
  • Diagrammatic ReasoningUse a short Diagrammatic Reasoning work sample to explore how they apply diagram sequences and rules & transformations.
  • Health and SafetyUse a short Health and Safety work sample to explore how they apply hazard and risk and safe systems of work.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my HVAC Technician vacancy?

Yes. Start with Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Mechanical Reasoning to explore forces & motion. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical HVAC Technician work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety; workplace situations in Problem Solving online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a production handover against the work specification to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Mechanical Reasoning included?

Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles. Follow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this HVAC Technician assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 45 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your HVAC Technician selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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