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Psytech International receives many enquiries relating to our popular Occupational Assessment Course. We understand that there are a number of factors that need to be taken into account before deciding upon your training provider. In order to make this process simpler, we have attempted to answer the most common questions on this site. We expect that, having browsed this site, you will have further questions, so please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 (0) 1525 720003 or email info@psytech.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Psytech's Occupational Assessment course has been developed to satisfy the requirements of the British Psychological Society's Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing. The course has been designed and developed with this syllabus in mind, but also according to well accepted principles of interactive learning. Learning is facilitated by way of pre-course work, lectures that utilise the latest in graphical presentation, group discussions and presentations and active participation in test administration, scoring, interpretation and feedback. Psytech's course has been presented both in the UK and overseas, for example, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, yielding excellent reviews from course delegates everywhere.
Why the need for this course?
It has been conclusively demonstrated that Psychometric tests significantly
improve human resource decisions and result in productivity gains, but this
is only so if the tests are used in a competent manner. Inappropriate use
of tests may totally negate their worth and lead to motivational deficits
in those tested. In this course, Psytech provides you with an understanding
of the limitations of tests, how they should be administered, scored, interpeted
and fedback to candidates and decision-makers alike.
BPS Level A
The British Psychological Society has established the Level A qualification
to cover the use of ability and aptitude tests in occupational settings. Some
training courses provide Level A as a single course, followed at a later stage
by Level B. Psytech is also able to do this subject to available places, however,
most of our delegates opt for the intensive 6+1 day combined Level A and B
course.
BPS Level B
Level B draws on the Level A component (and thus may only be studied following
completion of Level A) and covers the competent use of personality measures
in occupational settings. There are currently three subcategories to the Level
B, Intermediate, Plus and Full. The Intermediate Level B has been formulated
principally, but not exclusively, for users of one or more substantive personality
instruments, where assessment is not their primary role function. The Level
B Plus is a first step towards the Full Level B Qualification wherein the
candidate demonstrates competence in the use of a personality measure that
is substantially different from that used for the Intermediate qualification.
The Full Level B is aimed primarily at Chartered Psychologists and other professionals
who require a broader, more general level of competence in applying assessment
techniques in a wide range of situations. Psytech's standard course provides,
and the majority of alternative training providers offer, training and assessment
to the Level B Intermediate qualification. For a small additional fee of ??f250
Psytech delegates are able to opt for the higher Level B Plus qualification.
Psytech is one of the very few providers offering the B Plus option.
Does Psytech's combined course really only require a
total of 7 days out of the office?
Yes! Psytech's Intensive course allows for delegates to complete the training
workshop in a minimal amount of time. Our Level A/B combined course takes
6 days plus a one-day follow-up. Compare this to alternative courses available
where you may need to anticipate being away from work for between 9 and 11
days.
How much does the combined Level A and B course cost?
Psytech carried out a review of Psychometric Assessment Courses in August
2002 and can report that for less than what some alternative providers charge
for Level A, we provide Level A and B Intermediate as standard and you may
even add Level B Plus as an option and still save over our competitor's Level
A only fee! The cost of our combined course, which includes Level A and Level
B (Intermediate) is ??f1300 (add ??f250 for 4 night residential option and ??f350
for 6 night residential option). If you wish to be assessed to Level B Plus,
please add a further ??f250. (Please add VAT to all of the above)
Why is Psytech's course so much cheaper than other reputible
providers?
Psytech has many years of experience in delivering this course. The experience
has enabled Psytech to be aware of subject areas that take longer for delegates
to comprehend. Psytech devotes time as necessary to each area of the BPS syllabus.
Some of the syllabus is not so amenable to workshop presenation and is able
to be easily learned by self-study prior to or during the course. Psytech
provides delegates with pre-course work and evening and weekend homework during
the course. The end result is an intensive course, that covers every aspect
of the BPS syllabus, delivered professionally and competently by trainers
dedicated to your success over a period of 6 days (plus one later follow-up
day). The course is shorter in length than the majority of alternative providers
and this is reflected in the fee we charge. Furthermore, most of Psytech's
course delegates go on to become loyal Psytech clients, purchasing our psychometric
assessments and utilising our GeneSys Assesment Software. Psytech values this
potential relationship and has taken the longer-term into account when pricing
the course.
I do not want to attend a combined course, can I do just
Level A or B?
Yes, you can, but because the majority of individuals on our course opt for
the combined course, we are only able to offer single Level places where a
course has a complimentary delegate wishing to take only the other Level.
Please contact us for more information on this option.
I have a large number of people in my organisation who
need to be trained. Are there any discounts?
Depending on the size of your group, Psytech may either be able to negotiate
a group discount or alternatively provide an in-house course especially tailored
for your organisation. Please contact us for further information.
Why is there a follow-up day?
Psytech's combined course runs over a period of six days, always Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a further follow-up
day around 3-months after the main course. During the intervening three month
period, delegates use their learned skills to administer, score, interpret
and provide feedback on a number of personality tests. During the follow-up
day, delegates present case studies of their testing experience and thus have
the opportunity to converse with each other and discuss real-world test use
and problem situations. Our delegates consider this final stage to be an invaluable
experience in their development of competence. There is no further charge
for the follow-up day, it is included in the fee for the combined course.
Do I need any particular qualifications in order to register
for the course?
As indicated above, the course is intense, so you will need to be able to
attend every day of the course and be dedicated to completing the homework
on time. That will be particularly hard work if you have not been involved
in training courses for some time. In terms of educational qualifications
we ask that you hopefully have some basic undertstanding of mathematical concepts
(we provide a review of such concepts in the pre-course material) and that
you have at least an average level of academic ability and speak and undertstand
English well. Most of our delegates are involved in Human Resources or Consultancy,
so generally, the above is not an issue. If you are concerned about this,
please contact us for more information.
What happens if I fail?
Generally, delegates do not fail! This is a competency-based course. Psytech's
assessors need to see evidence of your competence in and understanding of
Psychometric testing and related concepts. If you complete the pre-course
work, read the course manual, do the homework and apply yourself fully during
the course, the chances are, that at worst, we will simply ask you to complete
some extra work to provide evidence of competence in areas that may be lacking.
Psytech is dedicated to your success, so as long as you are too, you will
not fail!
So, assuming I pass, what can I do with my newfound knowledge
and competence?
You will have a thorough understanding of the principles of psychometric assessment
of personality and ability. You will comprehend the limitations of tests and
be able to evaluate any test on the market. You will be able advise your managers
or clients on the effective use of tests, create a testing policy for your
organisation based on current legislation and be able to choose an appropriate
test for a given situation. You will most notably be competent in the administration,
scoring, interpretation and feedback of psychometric assessments. Successful
completion of Level A will enable you to apply to the British Psychological
Society to be added to their Register of Competence in Occupational Testing
Level A and to purchase ability and aptitude tests from a large number of
UK and international publishers, including, but not limited to Psytech. Similarly,
successful completion of Level B will enable you to apply to the British Psychological
Society to be added to the Level B Register of Competence and to purchase
a large number of measures of personality, interests and values from Psytech
and other publishers. You will be able to purchase any Psytech product upon
successful completion of the combined course, however, some other publishers
do require additional training/conversion courses to enable you to use their
personality tests.
Am I given anything to keep?
I have a question not covered above!
Please feel free to contact us on 01525 720003 or email info@psytech.co.uk and we will answer any
further questions and address any potential concerns. We are also happy to
refer you to previous course delegates should you wish to discuss the course
with them.
Summary of reasons to choose Psytech
What is the maximum number of people on each course?
Psytech limits the number of places on each course to 20. Most courses run
with a full compliment, so it is advisable to reserve your place early to
avoid disappointment.
