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PsyAsia International's

PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AT WORK COURSE

Leading to fulfillment of the requirements for the British Psychological Society Level 1 & 2 Occupational Testing Qualifications

Introduction
PsyAsias 6-day Psychometric Assessment at Work Course provides delegates with a firm grounding in the competent application of psychometric ability and personality tests. Competent use and understanding of the principles underlying these assessments is so important that PsyAsia International does not allow access to them without this or a similar qualification. Be one of the few people in Asia to posses this level of competence in psychometric assessment and help us to set the bar higher for ethical and best practice use of tests. The course is run as two levels and most delegates will attend the combined Level 1 and 2 course. Note however, that you must attend Level 1 before attending Level 2.

Facilitator
This course is facilitated by Dr. Graham Tyler the originator of regular BPS Level A and B training in Singapore and Hong Kong. Graham is a fully registered organizational psychologist and executive director of PsyAsia International. His PhD thesis concentrated on psychometric assessment with particular emphasis on the validity of international and local models of personality in Asia. Previously an MBA lecturer for the UKs University of Leicester Dubai Campus and currently a visiting lecturer for Asian universities (teaching MSc HRM), Graham spends most of his time involved in training and consultancy in organizational psychology. He is a joint resident of Singapore and Hong Kong. He is a full member of the Australian and British Psychological Societies and his research with psychometric tools has been recognised by the British Psychological Society with their prestigious prize for Fellow of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and a member of the Hong Kong Institute for HRM. He continues to be interested in assessment and selection research and his research has been published in international peer-reviewed and professional journals. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Personality & Individual Differences and the annual SIOP Conference in the USA, as well as a supervisor for intern psychologists from Asian and Australian Universities. There is nobody more qualified to run this course in Asia! "The course was indeed an eye opener for me. There's so much to learn and I must add that Dr. Graham is indeed excellent. He is very concerned and helpful, ensuring high standards of understanding, even if he has to spend extra time and effort. Indeed, fortunate to have attended." Madhu Sharma Independent Consultant & Trainer India "Graham is a clear and knowledgeable instructor. The course is well planned and delivered." Jaime Project Manager Save the Children Singapore

Who is this course for?

This course is for human resource and training professionals, managers, facilitators, counsellors and psychologists with a good understanding of English as well as an ability to assimilate new (sometimes technical) information without too much difficulty. Previous courses have welcomed Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, Coaches, Career Counsellors, Psychologists, Recruitment Consultants, Team-Builders and business directors among others.

Scientific Contribution to Organizational Psychology. Graham is also an Associate

Length
6 days plus pre-course work and follow-up work

After the course

Successful delegates who complete the various parts of the course will be able to apply to the British Psychological Society's Occupational Testing Qualifications: Level 1 Assistant Test User Qualification and the Level 2 Test User Ability & Personality Qualifications. They will also be able to appear on the societys Register of Qualifications in Test Use for an additional annual fee payable to the BPS. PsyAsia will provide all successful delegates with an online psychometric account area where they may administer, score and manage the Identity Personality Test, and to get you started, you will receive credits for 5 free reports. In addition, you may opt to open an online account for the Apollo personality questionnaire (with some basic additional study - FREE of charge to all Level 2 Personality delegates!) and/or to use the Saville Consulting Swift aptitude tests. You may also use the Saville Consulting Wave personality assessment following a one-day Saville Consulting training course (50% discount to our Level 2 Personality delegates!) after completing Level 2 Personality. Finally, we offer a generous 30% discount to all Level 2 Personality graduates on their first purchase of any Identity materials or credits and 10% on all other nondiscounted PsyAsia products and services within the first month after their qualification.

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PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AT WORK COURSE

Leading to fulfillment of the requirements for the British Psychological Society Level 1 & 2 Occupational Testing Qualifications

Course content
(PsyAsia reserves the right to change the syllabus & tests used if necessary)

What our delegates think...

We have attended other psychometric test courses since the PsyAsia one. Having attended these, we know how thorough and exceptional the PsyAsia training was.
Student Affairs Officer Institute of Vocational Education (Hong Kong)

LEVEL 1: ASSISTANT TEST USER & LEVEL 2: TEST USER ABILITY 3 Day Course Purpose Delegates will benefit from understanding and using occupational tests to assist with their work in recruitment, selection, staff development, training, coaching and counselling. Description No exams, no lengthy pre- or post-course work. Delegates receive their qualification shortly after the course and can then apply for the BPS Certificate. The first day is Level 1, the Test Administration component. The remaining 2 days focus on psychometric concepts within ability testing. Delegates benefit from exposure to a wide range of tests from different test publishers and will gain experience in test administration, choice of tests, scoring, interpretation, feedback, etc. Interactive sessions, supportive tutoring and case studies make the course an informal and hands-on approach to learning. LEVEL 2: TEST USER PERSONALITY 3 Day Course Purpose Delegates will benefit from understanding and using personality questionnaires to assist with their work in recruitment, selection, staff development, training, coaching and counselling. Description This is a professionally recognised course, which follows the British Psychological Society guidelines for the Level 2 Test User Personality Qualification. Delegates receive comprehensive training in the theory and application of personality instruments. The course will focus primarily on the Identity personality questionnaire and will also introduce delegates to other leading instruments e.g. Saville Consulting Wave, OPQ, 16PF and the Apollo Profile. Delegates are trained in personality theory, the latest research findings in personality assessment, and technical appreciation of personality questionnaires.

worth attending for anyone who wants to know all about test administration and evaluation well conceptualized and presented in an extremely professional way.
Austin Aloysius Tay Business Development Director Gurkha International Group (Hong Kong)

Anyone who is currently using psychometric tests or would like to use psychometric tests in the future must attend. Overall, very fruitful and stimulating.
Yoki Student Counsellor Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong)

Especially useful for the HR specialist dealing with recruitment and assessment.
Human Resource Manager Telekom Malaysia

Very useful for understanding about the essence of psychometric assessment & gaining competence in assessing psychometric tools
Winnie Lee Counselling Specialist The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Rigorous and in-depth. Worthwhile even for psychologists who have experience.
Dorothy Teo Psychologist MINDEF (Singapore)

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PsyAsia International's

PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AT WORK COURSE

Leading to fulfillment of the requirements for the British Psychological Society Level 1 & 2 Occupational Testing Qualifications

LEVEL 1: ASSISTANT TEST USER & LEVEL 2: TEST USER ABILITY

LEVEL 2: TEST USER PERSONALITY

Precoursework approx1hour

Precoursework approx3hours

What our delegates think...

Very practical and logical. Also relevant and provides confidence in using psychometric assessments straight after
Amit Puri Managing Consultant Sandbox Advisors (Singapore)

Day 1
Introduction to occupational testing and test administration Types of tests and examples Test administration theory Test administration preparation Test administration practice Scoring and norming of tests Norm tables Test ethics and test user responsibilities Homework approx1hour

Day 1
Introduction to Personality The psychometric approach How do questionnaires work? Homework approx1.5hours

Day 2
Test administration Multi-trait questionnaires Profile interpretation Report writing Using personality data in selection Homework approx22.5hours

A high standard of training, yet value for money.

Pang Peow Yeong Psychologist MINDEF (Singapore)

A very intensive but insightful course

Sarah Kwok Strategic Resourcing & Development Manager Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Hong Kong)

Day 2
How Test Scores Behave statistically: Central tendency measures The normal distribution Other selection methods Choosing appropriate assessments Correlations and why they are useful What is intelligence? Concept of error and how we can use it Reliability of tests Item response theory Confidence in our test scores? Homework approx1.5hour

Day 3
Feedback Other questionnaires and models:
- e.g. Saville Consulting Wave, 16PF, the Apollo Profile

It gives me a fuller understanding of comparing test scores. The feedback session was useful.
Mel Counselor/Educational Psychologist Ministry of Education (Singapore)

Post course work briefing Further discussion?

PostCourse:
Delegatesmakeuseoftheirnewskillsand submitaportfolioofworktouswithin4 weeksoftheendofthecourse.Theportfolio willbediscussedduringthecourse.

"I very much respect the professionalism of Graham, PsyAsia and BPS's high standards. Great topics, worth the hard work, now I feel very confident in advising our clients in the selection and use of psychometric tests for assessment purposes"
Justine Guo Talent & Organization Consultant Hewitt Associates (China)

Day 3
Validity of tests Introduction to Test Feedback Preparation for Feedback Practice Test Feedback Sessions Review of Feedback Testing in the Real World Review

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A useful course to gain a more indepth understanding of psychometrics in applied settings.

Ho Hui Fen Psychologist Singapore Police Force

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PsyAsia International's

PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AT WORK COURSE

Leading to fulfillment of the requirements for the British Psychological Society Level 1 & 2 Occupational Testing Qualifications

Summary
Learn how to competently administer, score and interpret personality assessments for workplace selection, development, team-building and guidance. Discover how to effectively add ability and aptitude tests to your human resource selection process. Learn how to scientifically weight the results of different tests and tools and how to come up with an overall candidate score. Explore the myths and realities of online testing and find out about different procedures available for the assessment of remote candidates. Receive the British Psychological Society Occupational Testing Qualifications PsyAsia International is the leading independent provider of Psychometric Assessment Training in the Asia region and our facilitator is the only RESIDENT facilitator of this course in Singapore and Hong Kong. Resident facilitators combine international best practice with an extensive knowledge of local application, laws, customs and culture and ensure that your money stays local whilst also ensuring speedy marking of your work!

What our delegates think...

Hard work required, but well worth the effort.
Kenneth Lim Psychologist MINDEF (Singapore)

It is an intensive course of high quality standards.

Shi Min Psychologist Civil Service College (Singapore)

Intensive, Informative, Life-changing, Brilliant.

Sam Mothibi General Manager Exelco Nv. (Botswana)

"It is high standard, tough but fun!"

Places fill early and most courses run fully booked (max 12 people), so please register early (6-8 weeks before the course) at www.psyasia.com/register

Josephine Goh Human Resource Manager Marsh & McClennan (Singapore)

Course fees
Please see the course page at our website for up-to-date fee information. Successful delegates who wish to register with the British Psychological Society (BPS) will be required to pay the additional BPS registration fee directly to the BPS. In Singapore this course usually runs at the Conrad Centennial where we provide complimentary 5-star buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day. In other locations, refreshments will be provided, but lunch is usually not provided. Note that all Level B delegates receive starter packs of test material with retail value in excess of SG$1200/HK$6000 to take away!

Some extracts from personal emails of thanks from our delegates to the course facilitator:
"I must add that I've enjoyed the course and learnt a lot from you." "Many thanks for a great showing and educational outing these last two weeks - I have learned much from your tutelage" "...and thanks for last week. It was a great course." "First, I would express my thanks to your effective & efficient lecture - the most impressive one in my life and patience on my work..." "...and thank you for the terrific three days. I have learned so much from you." "Appreciate your clear and succinct teaching methods! The last 3 days have been great learning days and am looking forward to Level B." "Thank you for everything, I personally have learnt much. Great Job!!" " I found it very informative and stimulating and I cant recall learning so much on a training course before or realizing how much I still have to learn." "Thanks, Graham for the excellent course. We already start to think about level B..."

Next course dates

Please see the PsyAsia website and join our mailing list at the website to be kept informed of course dates as they are published. Go to http://dates.psyasia.com for all course dates.
16PF is a registered trademark of The Institute for Personality and Ability Testing, Inc. Saville Consulting Wave is a registered trademark of Saville Consulting Group. OPQ is a registered trademark of Saville & Holdsworth Limited.

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