Test User: Occupational Ability
(formerly BPS Level A)
- 4-6 Hours of E-Learning Modules
- 1 Day of Virtual Tutored Online Training
This online test user training course gives you access to our award-winning portfolio of aptitude tests, which are highly-effective predictors of workplace performance.
Our assessments cover a wide range of job roles and industries, helping you to quickly and accurately measure the skills important to the role being hired for, enabling you to improve the caliber of shortlisted candidates and maintain a diverse applicant pipeline.
This course confers eligibility for the EFPA & BPS Test User: Occupational Ability qualification (also known as BPS Level A Training).
Upcoming Test User: Occupational Ability (TUOA) Training Dates
What to Expect from our Training
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Interactive E-Learning
Learn the theory behind our tools via a series of E-Learning modules.
These can be undertaken at your own pace and convenience and provide an understanding of the research behind our tools and the applications of them.
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Virtual Tutored Sessions
Gain first-hand experience of using our assessments in our virtual group tutored-sessions.
See real life examples of our tools in action and practice delivering best-practice feedback.
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Access to our Tools
You’ll get immediate access to our suite of tools upon completion of the training, as well as an assessment starter pack, including free reports and Wave Card Deck.
Our Client Resource area also has a wealth of valuable materials available to you.
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Part 1
Interactive E-learning
The theory behind our tools is taught via a series of E-Learning modules.
These can be undertaken at your own pace and convenience, providing an understanding of the research behind our tools and the applications of them.
Play Video
Part 2
Virtual Tutored Sessions
You’ll then get first-hand experience of using our assessment in our virtual group tutored-sessions.
Here you can practice delivering best-practice feedback and see real life examples of our tools in action.
Play Video about part 3 video preview showing Wave card deck
Part 3
Access to our Tools
Upon completion, you’ll get immediate access to our suite of tools, as well as an assessment starter pack, including free reports and Wave Card Deck.
There is also a wealth of materials available to you in our Client Resource Area.
Course Overview
Learn how to professionally administer our suite of aptitude tests, interpret the results, use dynamic candidate reporting and deliver best-practice applicant feedback.
This online Level A training course requires no previous psychometric testing experience and is appropriate for individuals looking to minimize the risks associated with their screening and selection decisions.
Key Learning Objectives
This BPS-accredited Test User: Occupational Ability (Level A Training) course combines flexible E-Learning modules with virtual tutored sessions, providing you with the knowledge and confidence to use aptitude tests professionally in your workplace.
4-6 hours of E-Learning modules teach you the theory behind our aptitude assessments. These can be completed at your own pace, with a designated consultant on hand to help you every step of the way.
1-day virtual tutored session that makes use of polls, quizzes and group work to teach you how to administer aptitude tests, interpret results, use dynamic candidate reporting and deliver best-practice feedback.
Delegates will be able to:
- Conduct analysis to identify role requirements and select appropriate psychometrics to assess them
- Administer aptitude tests and interpret candidate results
- Run professional testing sessions
- Ensure a fair and lawful selection process
- Predict job success and performance
- Give best-practice feedback to candidates
- Use dynamic candidate reporting to help guide selection and cut-off scores
- Integrate ability testing and behavioral fit scores with applicant tracking systems
“The course director was very passionate about the topics, made it come to life – clear and concise.”
We’re Here to Help at Every Stage
Included in the price of the course, you will also receive the following:
Your own designated consultant
Each delegate will be paired up with one of our experienced consultants when they book their place on the course. This consultant will be an expert in using psychometrics, and can be contacted at any time throughout the course should you require any help with your learning.
Reference books
So that you don’t need to worry about making notes as you go through the E-Learning – we provide PDF versions of both the Swift and Wave® reference books which you can refer back to afterwards.
Practical workbook
You will receive a hard copy and digital copy of the practical workbook to use on the virtual part of the course. This will have plenty of space for notes and will include key points we recap over the day.
Exclusive Assessment Starter Pack
All Test User: Occupational Ability course bookings include an exclusive assessment starter pack worth £165:
- Hire Talent Interactive Card Deck
- 3 x Work Strengths Behavioral Profiles
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