Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test®

The Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test® (BMCT) is a widely used and extensively validated assessment of mechanical aptitude. For more than 60 years, this instrument has helped organizations select the best candidates for mechanical, repair, and industrial occupations. The BMCT can help identify candidates with good spatial perception and mechanical reasoning abilities, as well as with an aptitude for learning mechanical processes and tasks.

Its focus is on spatial perception and tool knowledge rather than manual dexterity, but you can combine it with the Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity Test for an in-depth assessment of an applicant's mechanical knowledge and gross motor skills.

Who is it for?

The BMCT is ideal for use in a wide variety of occupations:

• Automotive or Aircraft Mechanic
• Engineer
• Installation/Maintenance/Repair
• Industrial/Technical Sales
• Skilled Tradesperson (e.g., Electrician, Welder, Carpenter)
• Transportation Trades/Equipment Operator (e.g. Truck Driver)

Validity Studies

• An individual who scores well demonstrates an aptitude for learning mechanical skills
• It is shown to predict training performance (r = .52) and job performance (r = .31) through multiple validation studies (i.e., a meta-analysis) across jobs and industries
• For operator and maintenance positions in the Petroleum industry, it predicted job and training performance (r = .33)
• Overall, 20+ criterion-related validity studies are reported in the BMCT

Use with Confidence!

The BMCT was developed in accordance with legal and professional guidelines embodied in the Uniform Guidelines for Employee Selection Procedures and the Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures