Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:19 PM AWST
21/07/2026 11:19 PM AWST
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Conduct a psychometric testing activity
Conduct a psychometric testing activity
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPS003
DEFPS003
State Code
AVV94
AVV94
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
090701 - Psychology
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to conduct a psychometric testing activity. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Documents may include:
administrative applications
personal history profile
personal psychology documents
psychology assessment records
psychology document folders
psychology referrals
psychology reports
psychology reports used in recruiting
psychology test records
Psychometric test may include:
aptitude tests
personality tests
Relevant instructions may include:
defence instructions
electronic psychology records and information system manual
individual test manuals
procedural directives
psychological services manual
Interruptions may include:
equipment faults
examinee illness
fire alarm
other audible noise external to the test room
removal of examinees
Equipment faults may include:
computer hardware failure
software malfunction
stopwatch failure
Referring authority may include:
career management agency
commanding officer or officer commanding
medical officer
Documents may include:
administrative applications
personal history profile
personal psychology documents
psychology assessment records
psychology document folders
psychology referrals
psychology reports
psychology reports used in recruiting
psychology test records
Psychometric test may include:
aptitude tests
personality tests
Relevant instructions may include:
defence instructions
electronic psychology records and information system manual
individual test manuals
procedural directives
psychological services manual
Interruptions may include:
equipment faults
examinee illness
fire alarm
other audible noise external to the test room
removal of examinees
Equipment faults may include:
computer hardware failure
software malfunction
stopwatch failure
Referring authority may include:
career management agency
commanding officer or officer commanding
medical officer
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Administer tests in accordance with relevant instructions
Score tests without error
Complete test documentation accurately and in accordance with relevant instructions
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated on at least three occasions. This must include administering a minimum of three psychological tests in accordance with standardised instructions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
An actual or simulated testing venue
Organisational policy and procedure relevant to a ADF psychometric testing
Test material and equipment
Access to relevant psychological documents
Access to computer, internet and software
Stationery and test equipment
Role players (examinees)
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Administer tests in accordance with relevant instructions
Score tests without error
Complete test documentation accurately and in accordance with relevant instructions
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated on at least three occasions. This must include administering a minimum of three psychological tests in accordance with standardised instructions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
An actual or simulated testing venue
Organisational policy and procedure relevant to a ADF psychometric testing
Test material and equipment
Access to relevant psychological documents
Access to computer, internet and software
Stationery and test equipment
Role players (examinees)
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC52 | DEFPSY003 | Conduct a psychometric testing activity | Unit of competency |