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British Psychological Society Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing - Programme

Pre-course:
Introductory Reading, Basic Algebra Revision, Test Completion.
Day 1: Introduction to Testing, Classification of Tests, Structure of Abilities, Score Distributions, Standardised Scores, Concepts of Reliability and Validity.
Day 2: More Advanced Concepts in Psychometrics, Setting up and Validating a Battery of Tests, Test Administration and Scoring.
Day 3: Principles of Test Construction, Bias in Testing, Utility, Quality Criteria for Assessment Methods, Computer-based Assessment, Level A Course Assessment.
2 Non-Attendance Days:
Critical Evaluation of Test Materials and Introduction to Personality Theory Assignments.
Day 4: Personality Theory Review, 16PF Methodology, Scoring, Profiling, Uses and Limitations of Personality Tests, Cattell’s 16PF Primary and Global Factors, 15FQ, Occupational Personality Profile, Report-writing, Case-study.
Day 5: Profile Interpretation, Characteristics Derived from Personality, Computer-based Test Interpretation, Assessment of Interest and Values, Ethics, Establishing Ideal Job Profile, Integrating Tests into Decision-making Processes.
Day 6: Principles and Practice of Feedback, Feedback to Decision-Makers, Feedback Practical.
Follow-Up:
Case-study presentations by delegates and
Level B Course Assessment.

For further information please contact Arabian Assessment & Development Centre | P.O. Box 500301 | Dubai Knowledge Village | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Ph: +971-4-390-0799 |
Fax: +971-4-366-4618| Email: steve@arabianassessment.ae

FAST FACTS

Course Title:
Occupational Assessment Training

Qualifications Gained:
BPS Level A and B (Intermediate) Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing

Venues:
Dubai, UAE
Doha, QATAR
Muscat, OMAN
Kuwait City, KUWAIT

Tutors:
Carl Francis
John MacKenzie

Total Cost:
AED 10,250
AED 1,000 Non-refundable Deposit

LIMITED PLACES!