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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for psychological testing
  2. Perform psychological testing procedures
  3. Carry out psychological administrative procedures

Performance Evidence

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


Knowledge Evidence

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.