Test of Workplace Essential Skills

TOWES

Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) is Canada's Essential Credential. It is a nationally accepted test that measures workplace essential skills. In partnership with Bow Valley College in Calgary, Seneca is a licensed distributor in Ontario.

Why is TOWES different?

Across Canada, employers, educators, labour organizations and governments are working together to ensure that Canadians have the Essential Skills needed for full participation in home and community life.

TOWES - the Test Of Workplace Essential Skills offers valid, reliable and effective assessments, curriculum and training support for organizations and individuals looking to assess and improve Essential Skills.

TOWES is also different because it uses authentic workplace documents to assess skills. To see an example of a TOWES Test question please click here. TOWES tests for three essential workplace skills:

• Reading text
• Document use
• Numeracy

For further information about the Testing of Workplace Essential Skills or to arrange a testing session, email: amy.koning@senecacollege.ca

TOWES is free to our registered clients. TOWES flyer.