Typing Tests
Overview
Typing tests are available to applicants applying to positions requiring typing certificates with the Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD). Check the “Minimum Qualifications” section of the job posting to see if a typing certificate is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant (including current Los Rios employees) to attach a valid typing certificate to their application.Current Full-Time LRCCD Employee: Typing certificates are valid 3 years from date test was taken.
Non-LRCCD Employee: Typing certificates are valid 1 year from date test was taken.
If you have misplaced your LRCCD typing certificate, please contact Human Resources at 916-568-3112 or at hr@losrios.edu
Where You Can Obtain Certificates
Typing tests are offered twice a month at the Human Resources Office located at our District Office, 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento. NOTE: Typing tests are only given when a job posting that requires a typing certificate has been posted. Please contact our office at 916-568-3112 for the next scheduled typing test. For directions, click here.
- If you are a student or current employee of our district, you may obtain a typing certificate from a campus typing center. Please check our college websites at www.losrios.edu for typing center information.
- Temporary employment agencies often provide certificates.
Typing Test Requirements
- Typing certificates must be attached to your application by midnight of the job posting closing date.
- Typing certificates must be valid.
- Only 5 minute typing certificates will be accepted.
- IMPORTANT: All typing certificates must show total gross words per minute and the number of errors. Los Rios CCD calculates Net Words Per Minute by subtracting one point for each error. (Typing certificates that list percentages only will not be accepted).
Example: 65 Gross Words Per Minute - 5 errors = 60 Net Words Per Minute.
- Typing tests taken through an online service/agency WILL NOT be accepted.
- Typing certificates must be signed and dated from a recognized school or agency.
For additional assistance, please go to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and 5 Easy Steps to Apply links.