Assessor Resource

DEFPSY003
Conduct a psychometric testing activity

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct a psychometric testing activity.

It includes planning and performing psychological testing activities, and completing psychological administrative procedures.

This unit applies to persons working as psychologists in the Australian Defence Organisation but it could apply to anyone in this field of work.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Persons undertaking this unit work in a broad range of contexts under limited supervision and perform a broad range of tasks.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for psychological testing

1.1

Identify the purpose for psychological testing

1.2

Obtain and prepare reference documents for testing procedures

1.3

Review previous psychological testing to confirm test criteria to be applied

1.4

Identify appropriate psychometric tests

1.5

Prepare test venue

1.6

Access and prepare testing material and equipment

1.7

Prepare electronic psychology records and testing systems

2

Perform psychological testing procedures

2.1

Administer psychological tests

2.2

Deal with personnel or equipment interruptions during testing

2.3

Complete psychological assessments accurately, in accordance with activity requirements

2.4

Apply normative data to testing scores in accordance with operational requirements

2.5

Record test results and normative data to meet psychological test requirements

2.6

Provide feedback to psychologists on participant behaviour/demeanour

2.7

Undertake accurate scoring of selection activities without error or omission

2.8

Provide feedback to supervisor about potential inefficiencies and weaknesses in testing procedures

3

Carry out psychological administrative procedures

3.1

Prepare psychology documents in accordance with operational procedures

3.2

Accurately report assessment outcomes to identified personnel

3.3

Undertake appropriate disposal of test materials in accordance with operational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

administering psychometric tests in accordance with relevant instructions

applying relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures

communicating technical testing procedures to individuals or groups

completing psychometric test documentation accurately

coordinating testing groups efficiently and effectively

identifying an unsafe situation and take immediate steps to maintain safety

scoring psychometric test accurately

setting-up relevant equipment according to a specific layout and standards

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

administrative support requirements

equipment and material requirements

ethical and privacy considerations in psychological testing

legislative requirements relating to collection, storage, disposal and release of psychological information

principles to establish an environment of trust and mutual respect

psychosocial behavioural norms relating to friendship, leadership, stress, hostility

psychometric test/s which must include at least one of the following:

aptitude tests

personality tests

relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)

reporting requirements relating to observed behaviour

role of personnel participating in a selection activity

scoring procedures for observation activities

selection activity specifications and support requirements

types of psychosocial selection activities.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate test materials, tools, equipment and psychological documents currently used in Defence

relevant documentation including operational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for psychological testing

1.1

Identify the purpose for psychological testing

1.2

Obtain and prepare reference documents for testing procedures

1.3

Review previous psychological testing to confirm test criteria to be applied

1.4

Identify appropriate psychometric tests

1.5

Prepare test venue

1.6

Access and prepare testing material and equipment

1.7

Prepare electronic psychology records and testing systems

2

Perform psychological testing procedures

2.1

Administer psychological tests

2.2

Deal with personnel or equipment interruptions during testing

2.3

Complete psychological assessments accurately, in accordance with activity requirements

2.4

Apply normative data to testing scores in accordance with operational requirements

2.5

Record test results and normative data to meet psychological test requirements

2.6

Provide feedback to psychologists on participant behaviour/demeanour

2.7

Undertake accurate scoring of selection activities without error or omission

2.8

Provide feedback to supervisor about potential inefficiencies and weaknesses in testing procedures

3

Carry out psychological administrative procedures

3.1

Prepare psychology documents in accordance with operational procedures

3.2

Accurately report assessment outcomes to identified personnel

3.3

Undertake appropriate disposal of test materials in accordance with operational procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

administering psychometric tests in accordance with relevant instructions

applying relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures

communicating technical testing procedures to individuals or groups

completing psychometric test documentation accurately

coordinating testing groups efficiently and effectively

identifying an unsafe situation and take immediate steps to maintain safety

scoring psychometric test accurately

setting-up relevant equipment according to a specific layout and standards

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

administrative support requirements

equipment and material requirements

ethical and privacy considerations in psychological testing

legislative requirements relating to collection, storage, disposal and release of psychological information

principles to establish an environment of trust and mutual respect

psychosocial behavioural norms relating to friendship, leadership, stress, hostility

psychometric test/s which must include at least one of the following:

aptitude tests

personality tests

relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)

reporting requirements relating to observed behaviour

role of personnel participating in a selection activity

scoring procedures for observation activities

selection activity specifications and support requirements

types of psychosocial selection activities.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate test materials, tools, equipment and psychological documents currently used in Defence

relevant documentation including operational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the purpose for psychological testing 
Obtain and prepare reference documents for testing procedures 
Review previous psychological testing to confirm test criteria to be applied 
Identify appropriate psychometric tests 
Prepare test venue 
Access and prepare testing material and equipment 
Prepare electronic psychology records and testing systems 
Administer psychological tests 
Deal with personnel or equipment interruptions during testing 
Complete psychological assessments accurately, in accordance with activity requirements 
Apply normative data to testing scores in accordance with operational requirements 
Record test results and normative data to meet psychological test requirements 
Provide feedback to psychologists on participant behaviour/demeanour 
Undertake accurate scoring of selection activities without error or omission 
Provide feedback to supervisor about potential inefficiencies and weaknesses in testing procedures 
Prepare psychology documents in accordance with operational procedures 
Accurately report assessment outcomes to identified personnel 
Undertake appropriate disposal of test materials in accordance with operational procedures 

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