Who Is It For?
Holders of the BPS RQTU Test User: Occupational Ability qualification are typically HR professionals, HR consultants or recruiters in employment agencies although line managers also enhance their skills with this qualification. Test Users may use ability tests for selection, development, coaching or careers advice. Test Users are able to decide when, and when not to use specific tests, and are able to administer, score, interpret and provide feedback on test results.
Course Content
Understanding the major theories of intelligence
How race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, and disability may interact with ability
The distinction between measures of general and specific ability.
Statistical principles of making comparisons between candidates
Key characteristics of psychometric tests: their reliability and validity
Understanding job analysis and competency profiling
Analysis of tests, their technical properties and suitability
Testing and the law
Practical interpretation of test results
Providing oral and written feedback of test scores and their meaning
Benefits
Small group training (max 6 per course)
Personal one-to-one sessions
Tailored training - we address your specific interests
Location - your choice
Continuous assessment and feedback
Practical sessions - one-to-one
Expert support
Equips delegates to develop further to Test User: Personality
Can be combined with the BPS RQTU ATU and TUP programmes
Membership of the BPS Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU)
Opportunity to refer to yourself professionally as a “BPS Registered Test User”
Holders of both the Test User: Ability and Test User: Personality qualifications are eligible to apply for a Eurotest certificate.
Internationally recognised
