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Conduct a psychometric testing activity

Conduct a psychometric testing activity

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPSY003
State Code
BBC52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Field of Education
090701 - Psychology
Original Release Date
21/02/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV94 DEFPS003 Conduct a psychometric testing activity Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDK5 DEF40317 Certificate IV in Psychological Support Qualification