Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test® (BMCT®)

Place Knowledgeable, Capable Employees in Manufacturing, Industrial, and Repair Positions

The Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test (BMCT) is the most widely used and trusted assessment of mechanical aptitude. This instrument has demonstrated consistent reliability and validity in helping organizations select the best candidates for mechanical, technical and industrial occupations for over 50 years.

The BMCT helps you quickly and effectively:

• Identify candidates with good spatial perception and mechanical reasoning ability
• Assess a candidate’s working knowledge of basic mechanical operations and physical laws
• Recognize an aptitude for learning mechanical processes and tasks
• Predict employee success and appropriately align your workforce
• Industry Norms For: Manufacturing/Production, Energy/Utilities
• Occupational Norms For: Automotive and Aircraft Mechanics, Engineers, Installation/Maintenance/Repairpersons, Industrial/Technical (Non-Retail) Sales Representatives, Skilled Tradespersons such as Electricians, Welders, and Carpenters; Transportation Trades/Equipment Operators such as Truck Drivers and Heavy Equipment Operators

The Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test has been improved with:

• New industry and occupational norms
• An enhanced score report that includes useful narrative along with scoring for fast, easy, interpretation (see sample report link)
• Updated item artwork that is more relevant to today’s work settings
• New reliability and validity information

New industry-specific and occupational norm groups include:

Industries

• Manufacturing/Production
• Energy/Utilities

Occupations

• Automotive Mechanic
• Engineer Installation/Maintenance/Repair
• Industrial/Technical Sales Representatives
• Skilled Tradesperson (e.g., electrician, welder, carpenter)
• Transportation Trades/Equipment Operator (e.g., truck driver, heavy equipment operator)

Combined Occupations

• Mechanical Trades (e.g., mechanic, installation/maintenance/repair, electrician, welder, carpenter)
• Automotive and Aircraft Mechanic

The BMCT has 68 multiple choice items that present simple, frequently encountered mechanisms and situations. While not based on specific training, the BMCT does require a working knowledge of basic mechanical operations and the application of physical laws. It is a timed test to be completed in 30 minutes or less.

Combine administration of the BMCT with the Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity Test for an in-depth assessment of an applicant’s mechanical knowledge and skills.

Customer Testimonials

Corrugated Services LP is the largest independent producer of recycled containerboard in the United States and has used pre-employment assessments for over 20 years. Kristi Schmidlap, Human Resources Manager for Corrugated Services, says that a high performance workforce is critical to their organizations. “In our business, equipment utilization is critical to maintain margins. Our plant maintenance personnel’s problem solving skills and the ability to think outside the box are keys to maximizing utilization. The Bennett Mechanical assessment is essential in our hiring process to ensure we select the right candidates with these abilities. Our proactive approach to hiring has enabled us to select the right people for the right job helping reduce voluntary and involuntary turnover.”
— Kristi Schmidlap, HR Manager, Corrugated Services

• With a focus on spatial perception and tool knowledge rather than manual dexterity, the BMCT is especially well-suited for assessing job candidates for positions that require a grasp of the principles underlying the operation and repair of mechanical devices.
• An individual who scores well on the BMCT demonstrates an aptitude for learning mechanical skills.
• The ability to apply mechanical information, spatial visualization, and mechanical reasoning in answering BMCT questions is a predictor of employee success.

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