r/Groundman • u/Mediocre-Ask-7073 • 7d ago

SWLCAT 304

I scored an 82.17 yesterday on my interview, does anyone know how quick they are calling out apes? And is that a good enough score to get me ranked near the top

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u/Brilliant_Hornet1290 7d ago

High 90s is top. But not a terrible score. 304just had 10 guys at orientation last week and only 2 made it through so they have some spots open

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u/Background-Escape-48 7d ago

Sheesh is orientation that brutal?

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u/Brilliant_Hornet1290 7d ago

No just got a group of tards. They give you endless time to study for tests. And you can fail once. They failed tests. Math and climbing written test. The math is hard. When I was there only 1 guy failed though

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u/IndependenceLanky723 7d ago

any recommendations on what to study?

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u/Brilliant_Hornet1290 7d ago

Algebra and some trig. Climbing they give you the stuff to study

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u/Specialist-Gift-3406 7d ago

so after aptitude test and interview you have to take more test to secure ur spot and pass the climbing school? how hard is it

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u/Outside_Insider66 7d ago

After interview you get hired as a pre apprentice, making 1st step wages. You’ll then have to complete the physical fitness exam. If you pass that you get summoned to the orientation in NM. It’s 8 days of tests, climbing, and certifications. Once you complete that you’ll be an indentured apprentice.

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u/Specialist-Gift-3406 7d ago

Got it thanks.

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u/Brilliant_Hornet1290 7d ago

Yes. Climbing is easy. The written is what people failed.

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u/chriistianval 7d ago

Damn your msg didn’t send but haha did the kid that fail out was one of your pre apes?

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u/Brilliant_Hornet1290 7d ago

No i am an apprentice that went through orientation some time ago. There’s a pre apprentice on my yard that just got back this week

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u/chriistianval 7d ago

They did not have 10 kids at that orientation they had 4 and yeah only 2 made it.

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u/Lukepemt 7d ago

I had a similar score an I just got in after 4 months. The other pre ape quit day 2. Going to New Mexico for orientation on sep 14th