Testing Center
NOTICE: There is construction to the North end of the J building near the Testing Center. Construction noise may be continuous on any day until September 6, 2024.
| Date | Days | Hours of Operation | Tests Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24–28 | Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in-person | By appointment only: ACCUPLACER, ASE, CLEP, DRS, DSP, GED, MOS, NTN, PEARSON VUE, PROCTORED, PROV & TEAS |
Services Offered
You must bring an unexpired government-issued photo ID with you to each test session.
- Accuplacer (Math, Reading, Writing, Writeplacer)
- Admissions Testing
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- CLEP
- Credentia
- Distant Learner Proctored Testing
- GED Testing
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- National Testing Network (NTN)
- Online College Proctored Testing
- Pearson VUE
- Proctored Testing for students, non-students, communities, businesses and industry
- Prometric
- ProV
- TEAS-VII
Testing Center Remote Services
- Directed Self-Placement (DSP) Only for RTC students
- Certiport/pearson.com Exams
- Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)
- Contact Rick Geist, Welding Faculty: (425) 235-2341 or rgeist@rtc.edu
Resources
Next Generation (NG) Accuplacer
The Next Generation (NG) Accuplacer test is an untimed computer-based placement test that measures your skills in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The NG Accuplacer test includes reading comprehension, sentence skills, arithmetic, elementary algebra, college-level mathematics and the writing test.
- How do I register and schedule an appointment?
- For more information contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at 425-235-6689 or by email: testingcenter@rtc.edu.
- Cost for the exam
- $25 for Reading, Writing and Mathematics or $10 per test.
- General Education Course Score Placement Recommendation Guide
- Click here to take a practice test
Apprenticeship/LOCAL 32 Plumbers & Pipefitters/Seattle Area Pipe Trades/Union
Math Accuplacer Placement Exams are available at Renton Technical College Testing Center for five programs, Apprenticeship, LOCAL 32, Seattle Area Pipe Trades, and Union:
- Commercial Plumbers
- Residential Plumbers
- Steamfitters
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)/Refrigeration Mechanics
- Marine Pipefitters
Contact RTC Testing Center by email or phone (425-235-6689).
Math and English Accuplacer Placement Exams are available at Renton Technical College Testing Center for Boeing Apprenticeship Programs.
Contact RTC Testing Center by email or phone (425-235-6689).
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) / Certiport / pearson.com
Microsoft Office Specialist exams are based on globally recognized standards that demonstrate computing skills and help to advance career prospects in a competitive job market. The MOS certifications are primarily for office workers who use Microsoft Office programs as a vital part of their job functions.
- Exams are available for Microsoft Office 2013 & 2016
- Contact testingcenter@rtc.edu for test dates and to schedule an appointment
For more information, visit the Certiport website.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE is an independent, non-profit organization, and since 1972 have worked to improve
the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying repair and service
professionals. Auto technicians and other professionals who want to become ASE certified
can take one or more of ASE’s 40+ exams. The exams are grouped into specialties such
as automobile, medium/heavy truck, truck equipment, school bus, collision repair,
and more.
- For more information, visit the ASE website.
- You must register with ASE and provide payment of tests to obtain your ASE identification number.
- Please schedule your exam by visiting the ASE registration website.
DIRECTED SELF-PLACEMENT
- Who is this Directed Self Placement Survey(s) for?
- The English and or Math Directed Self Placement Survey(s) are for Renton Technical College students only.
GED® General Educational Development
- Who is this exam for?
- Anyone wanting to take any combination of GED exams.
- The four GED exams required to earn a GED Certificate are Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Cost of the exam:
- $36 per exam or $144 for all four exams. Registration is online.
- How do I register?
- Go to www.GED.com or phone the GED Call Center at 877-392-6433.
- Registration must occur 24 hours prior to taking an exam.
- To request a copy of your GED certificate, click here.
National Testing Network
National Testing Network contracts with public safety departments across the country to provide professional test administration services. Professional tests that are available to take at RTC Testing Center are Emergency Communications, EMT, Firefighter, Juvenile Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Transit Operator.
To sign up, go to https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in 175 countries.
- All registration is done through Pearson VUE’s website and your test provider
- Payment must be made online at the time of scheduling
- For more information, go to http://www.pearsonvue.com/
GIAC Certifications - Global Information Assurance Certification
Sign up to take a GIAC cybersecurity certification test at RTC Testing Center.
RTC Testing Center offers spacious booths with extra table space.
Register for GIAC and select Renton Technical College Testing Center.
Proctoring Services
- Proctoring Services are for:
- Students, Non-Students, Distant Learning, Mckissock, and General Public.
- Exams may be online, computerized, web-based, or paper/pencil.
- Cost of the exam:
- A $40 proctor fee.
- How do I sign up?
- Email TestingCenter@RTC.edu
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII)
This 4-hour computerized test is designed to measure specific skills in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage for Nursing programs.
Exam results are immediately available once the exam is completed.
- How to register and schedule a TEAS exam?
- Create an account and schedule an exam at www.atitesting.com.
- Cost of the exam
- $127
- Exam schedule
- In-Person TEAS Testing: Monday – Thursday at 9 a.m.
- For more information contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at 425-235-6689 or by email at testingcenter@rtc.edu.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Who is this exam for? CLEP offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in subject areas and bypass undergraduate coursework by meeting the college's minimum qualifying score for that exam, which is 50 at RTC; a maximum of 5 credits is granted per exam. Credits will not be granted if the equivalent college course has been taken and a maximum of 15 credits can be accepted for transfer associate degrees. Credits for professional and technical programs are granted based on the approval of the program chair and the applicability to the certificate or degree requirements. For credits, the student must ask the testing agency to send scores to Renton Technical College. An example of how these credits appear on the transcript is “CLEP Exam American Government 5.0 Credits." Each exam is 90 minutes in length.
- Cost of the exam?
- Each exam is $93 and a credit card is required for online payment.
- A $40 proctor fee is required. Contact RTC Cashiering at (425) 235-2352 to pay over the phone.
- How do I register?
- Create an account at www.collegeboard.org/clep and then contact us at TestingCenter@RTC.edu to schedule your exam.
Credentia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exams
RTC Testing Center offers private rooms, quiet spaces, to take Credentia exams for
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exams.
If you need a private room and quiet space to take Credentia exams with Credentia
remote services and need assistance with remote logins, contact the RTC Testing Center.
There is a $40 proctor fee paid to RTC Cashiering at (425) 235-2352 to reserve a private room and for remote login assistance.
Contact
J-Demoss Building J-218
3000 NE 4th St.,
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-6689
testingcenter@rtc.edu
Hours
- Monday - Friday, by appointment only
All personal items such as electronics, phone, food and drink must be stored in the lockers provided, outside of the Testing Center.
Parking is free in unmarked stalls.
Children are not permitted into the Testing Center. Please arrange for childcare.
Animals/pets are not permitted into the Testing Center unless they are a Service Animal. View RTC's Service Animal policy.