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Provided by: PsyAsia International PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AT WORK Training CourseAssessments |
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Certificate Program
Provided by PsyAsia International
This intensive professional course provides training in psychometric assessment leading to the fulfillment of requirements for The British Psychological Society Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing - Levels A & B. After successful completion of the course, delegates are qualified to order, administer, score, interpret and feedback on a complete range of ability, aptitude and personality questionnaires (including tests that PsyAsia does not offer). They will also be able to apply for the British Psychological Society's Certificates which means the holder will be recognized internationally as having trained to the highest levels in the practical application of psychometric tests.
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: British Psychological Society Level A and B Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing
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PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AT WORK Training Course
Introduction
PsyAsia s 6-day Psychometric Assessment at Work Course provides delegates with a firm grounding in the competent application of psychometric ability and personality tests. Competent use and understanding of the principles underlying these assessments is so important that PsyAsia International does not allow access to them without this or a similar qualification. Be one of the few people in Asia to posses this level of competence in psychometric assessment and help us to set the bar higher for ethical and best practice use of tests.
The benefits of Level A
Course Objectives
1. To provide an in-depth grounding in the theory and practice of ability and personality testing.
2. To enable delegates to gain access to the widest range of tests of ability, aptitude, interest, values and personality.
3. To equip delegates with the knowledge required to critically evaluate psychometric tests for specific applications.
4. To enable delegates to successfully implement objective assessment methods for selection, development, counseling and guidance.
5. To provide a thorough and objective overview of the assessment market.
6. To assess the role of computers in assessment.
7. To enable delegates to qualify for the Level A and Level B (Intermediate) Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing and to be included on the BPS Register of Competence (at an additional charge, payable to the BPS).
Who is this course for?
This course is for human resource and training professionals, managers, facilitators, counsellors and psychologists with a good understanding of English as well as an ability to assimilate new (sometimes technical) information without too much difficulty. Previous courses have welcomed Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, Coaches, Career Counsellors, Psychologists, Recruitment Consultants, Team-Builders and business directors among others.
After the course
Successful delegates will be able to apply to the British Psychological Society for the Level A Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing and the Level B (Intermediate) Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing. They will also be able to appear on the society s Register of Competence in Occupational Testing. These certificates enable the holder to purchase any PsyAsia or Psytech Ability or Personality Assessment and additionally to purchase outside of PsyAsia using an internationally recognised certificate. (Please be aware that some publishers may still require that you undergo a short conversion course.) PsyAsia will provide all successful delegates with an online psychometric account area where they may administer, score and manage any of our tests. There is of course a per-use fee payable for each test.
Facilitator
This course is facilitated by Dr. Graham Tyler. Graham is a fully registered organizational psychologist and executive director of PsyAsia International. His PhD thesis concentrated on psychometric assessment with particular emphasis on the validity of international and local models of personality in Asia. Previously an MBA lecturer for the UK s University of Leicester Dubai Campus and currently a visiting lecturer for a Hong Kong university (teaching MSc HRM), Graham spends most of his time involved in training and consultancy in organizational psychology commuting between Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and the Middle East. Graham's training and consultancy work in job analysis, selection and development systems, performance appraisal, assessment centres and generally maximising performance at work has seen him work with organisations such as Cathay Pacific, Citibank, BP, Guiness, Hewitt Consulting and FedEx in addition to government organisations such as the Hong Kong Institute for Vocational Education, the Singapore Ministry of Defence and the Singapore Civil Service College. He is a full member of the Australian and British Psychological Societies and his research with psychometric tools has been recognised by the British Psychological Society with their prestigious prize for Scientific Contribution to Organizational Psychology. Graham is also an Associate Fellow of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and a member of the Hong Kong Institute for HRM. He continues to be interested in assessment and selection research and his research has been published in international peer-reviewed and professional journals. In recognition of voluntary contributions to society and the less fortunate, Graham has been awarded honorary life membership of the British Red Cross Society and was nominated for the Wesley Hospital "Ideals in Action" award. If you would like to know more about the facilitator, please feel free to call him on 852 8200 6005.
Course Format
Level A & B Pre-course Work
Takes approximately 3-4 hours for Level A and 8-12 hours for Level B. This work is substantial and must be completed and sent to us before the course commences. Please read our knowledgebase article about the pre-course work here.
Day One: Level A
Introduction to testing and the classes of tests with examples. Discuss why tests are used and useful. Consider the measurement of ability and making test scores meaningful through the use of statistical concepts. Learn about standardised score scales. Introduce the concepts of Reliability and Validity.
Day Two: Level A
Further discussion on test use. Consider Reliability and Validity evidence and the use of tests to predict performance. Practical sessions on test administration and scoring.
Day Three: Level A
Consideration of professional and ethical issues, including Data Protection. Define test bias and discuss methods for ensuring test fairness and equal opportunities. Assessment of Underpinning Knowledge.
Day Four: Level B
Review of Personality Theory focusing on the16PF model. Develop practical skills with 15FQ and16PF5 ; scoring, profiling, dealing with distortion, interpretation and reporting.
Day Five: Level B
Further work on interpretation and report writing. Exercise in selecting tests with regard to accepted quality standards. Consider methods of using test data to support selection decisions and development interventions. Critically assess computer and internet-based testing.
Day Six: Level B
Overview of the principles and practice of feedback for all categories of test to decision-makers and respondents. Undertake practice sessions in ability test and personality assessment feedback using 15FQ .
The order of the above topics is subject to change during the course based on delegate need as judged by the facilitator.
Follow-Up Work
Delegates make use of their new skills and submit a portfolio of work to us within 3 months of course completion.
PsyAsia s 6-day Psychometric Assessment at Work Course provides delegates with a firm grounding in the competent application of psychometric ability and personality tests. Competent use and understanding of the principles underlying these assessments is so important that PsyAsia International does not allow access to them without this or a similar qualification. Be one of the few people in Asia to posses this level of competence in psychometric assessment and help us to set the bar higher for ethical and best practice use of tests.
The benefits of Level A
Course Objectives
1. To provide an in-depth grounding in the theory and practice of ability and personality testing.
2. To enable delegates to gain access to the widest range of tests of ability, aptitude, interest, values and personality.
3. To equip delegates with the knowledge required to critically evaluate psychometric tests for specific applications.
4. To enable delegates to successfully implement objective assessment methods for selection, development, counseling and guidance.
5. To provide a thorough and objective overview of the assessment market.
6. To assess the role of computers in assessment.
7. To enable delegates to qualify for the Level A and Level B (Intermediate) Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing and to be included on the BPS Register of Competence (at an additional charge, payable to the BPS).
Who is this course for?
This course is for human resource and training professionals, managers, facilitators, counsellors and psychologists with a good understanding of English as well as an ability to assimilate new (sometimes technical) information without too much difficulty. Previous courses have welcomed Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, Coaches, Career Counsellors, Psychologists, Recruitment Consultants, Team-Builders and business directors among others.
After the course
Successful delegates will be able to apply to the British Psychological Society for the Level A Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing and the Level B (Intermediate) Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing. They will also be able to appear on the society s Register of Competence in Occupational Testing. These certificates enable the holder to purchase any PsyAsia or Psytech Ability or Personality Assessment and additionally to purchase outside of PsyAsia using an internationally recognised certificate. (Please be aware that some publishers may still require that you undergo a short conversion course.) PsyAsia will provide all successful delegates with an online psychometric account area where they may administer, score and manage any of our tests. There is of course a per-use fee payable for each test.
Facilitator
This course is facilitated by Dr. Graham Tyler. Graham is a fully registered organizational psychologist and executive director of PsyAsia International. His PhD thesis concentrated on psychometric assessment with particular emphasis on the validity of international and local models of personality in Asia. Previously an MBA lecturer for the UK s University of Leicester Dubai Campus and currently a visiting lecturer for a Hong Kong university (teaching MSc HRM), Graham spends most of his time involved in training and consultancy in organizational psychology commuting between Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and the Middle East. Graham's training and consultancy work in job analysis, selection and development systems, performance appraisal, assessment centres and generally maximising performance at work has seen him work with organisations such as Cathay Pacific, Citibank, BP, Guiness, Hewitt Consulting and FedEx in addition to government organisations such as the Hong Kong Institute for Vocational Education, the Singapore Ministry of Defence and the Singapore Civil Service College. He is a full member of the Australian and British Psychological Societies and his research with psychometric tools has been recognised by the British Psychological Society with their prestigious prize for Scientific Contribution to Organizational Psychology. Graham is also an Associate Fellow of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and a member of the Hong Kong Institute for HRM. He continues to be interested in assessment and selection research and his research has been published in international peer-reviewed and professional journals. In recognition of voluntary contributions to society and the less fortunate, Graham has been awarded honorary life membership of the British Red Cross Society and was nominated for the Wesley Hospital "Ideals in Action" award. If you would like to know more about the facilitator, please feel free to call him on 852 8200 6005.
Course Format
Level A & B Pre-course Work
Takes approximately 3-4 hours for Level A and 8-12 hours for Level B. This work is substantial and must be completed and sent to us before the course commences. Please read our knowledgebase article about the pre-course work here.
Day One: Level A
Introduction to testing and the classes of tests with examples. Discuss why tests are used and useful. Consider the measurement of ability and making test scores meaningful through the use of statistical concepts. Learn about standardised score scales. Introduce the concepts of Reliability and Validity.
Day Two: Level A
Further discussion on test use. Consider Reliability and Validity evidence and the use of tests to predict performance. Practical sessions on test administration and scoring.
Day Three: Level A
Consideration of professional and ethical issues, including Data Protection. Define test bias and discuss methods for ensuring test fairness and equal opportunities. Assessment of Underpinning Knowledge.
Day Four: Level B
Review of Personality Theory focusing on the16PF model. Develop practical skills with 15FQ and16PF5 ; scoring, profiling, dealing with distortion, interpretation and reporting.
Day Five: Level B
Further work on interpretation and report writing. Exercise in selecting tests with regard to accepted quality standards. Consider methods of using test data to support selection decisions and development interventions. Critically assess computer and internet-based testing.
Day Six: Level B
Overview of the principles and practice of feedback for all categories of test to decision-makers and respondents. Undertake practice sessions in ability test and personality assessment feedback using 15FQ .
The order of the above topics is subject to change during the course based on delegate need as judged by the facilitator.
Follow-Up Work
Delegates make use of their new skills and submit a portfolio of work to us within 3 months of course completion.
About The Training Provider: PsyAsia International
PsyAsia International - PsyAsia International provides workplace psychometric testing, employee screening and assessment services, personal development courses human resource training and consultancy and business psychology consulting. Using highly qualified and experienced consultants, our solutions are World-Class. Our focus on scientific, evidence-based psychology at the core of our Human Resource Training and...
