INTRODUCTION
Psychometric
Technology Limited provide the following services and more information
on these is contained below:
FURTHER INFORMATION
SELECTION
AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY
We offer leading edge techniques in training
and software to provide either general or bespoke solutions for
the selection and assessment of people at every level in an organisation
- from recruitment through to executive selection. We can either
act as consultants or provide in-house training for key personnel.
The
services we provide include:
- job
analysis;
- preparation
of job descriptions and person specifications;
- selection
of assessment dimensions;
- design
and delivery of assessment and development centres;
- design,
delivery and training of structured interviews;
- interview
feedback;
- design
and delivery of work sample exercises;
- design
and delivery of knowledge questionnaires including multi-choice
and extended item questions;
- production
of quality graphical reports in relation to the statistical
data;
- narrative
reports from which selection decisions can be made;
- application
of equal opportunities legislation in selection and recruitment.
PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT
We offer psychometric testing using either
our own range of products or the majority of tests produced by
other publishers. This includes the provision of feedback - written
and oral - to both interview boards and candidates.
TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS AND CONSULTANCY
- determining
organisational needs;
- job analysis;
- methods
of research;
- data analysis
methods;
- development
and use of research instruments;
- identifying
training needs;
- reports
structure and presentation.
TRAINING/EVENT DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY
- negotiating
a design brief ;
- selecting
training and development processes;
- learning
programme components;
- developing
training objectives;
- developing
competence sets;
- determining
required learning materials;
- testing
strategies;
- assessment
of learning;
- transfer
of learning to the workplace;
- selecting
trainers and delivery style.
MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY
- the
planning cycle;
- strategic
and operational thinking;
- levels
of influence;
- training
and development plans;
- human resource
management;
- management
& deployment of external training resources;
- management
& deployment of physical resources;
- selection
of appropriate training methods;
- direct
and indirect training costs;
- cost
benefit analysis and auditing frameworks.
EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY
- the evaluation
process;
- internal
and external validation;
- training
audit;
- stakeholder
/ sponsor responsibilities;
- designing
research instruments;
- evaluating
open learning;
- collection,
collation and analysis of data;
- reporting
findings.
CHALLENGE OF CHANGE' TRAINING PROGRAMME
This programme examines the skills in managing
change in an enlightening and practical way. It also unravels
the link between stress and illness, and demonstrates why some
people are more susceptible than others to stress related illness
The programme offers:
unrivalled practical training in personal and professional development,
which will enhance job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism;
extensive experience in delivering the programme in the NHS, the
BBC, Social Services, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Police
Force and British Rail, as well as a number of organisations within
the private sector
comprehensive self-assessment and training packs, including audio
cassettes for personal use.
the means for putting into perspective, the anxieties attached
to the past or the future, leading to increased efficiency at
work and greater fulfilment in life.
PERSONAL
benefits increase professional gains:
· More effective communication
· Improved relationships, better teamwork
· Sustained good health and heightened morale
· A new perspective on life
PROFESSIONAL
benefits increase personal gains:
· Increased motivation and job satisfaction
· Greater Commitment to the organisation
· Reduced absenteeism
· Elevated productivity
SICKNESS
ABSENCE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY
This one-day programme is designed for supervisors
and managers and is concerned with the management of sickness absence
in the workplace. It provides half a day examining: the causes of
sickness absence; the tension between compassion and organisational
effectiveness; organisational policy and procedures; alternative
strategies; relevant legislative requirements and recent case law.
The second part of the day introduces the 'Challenge of Change'
programme described above.
DIAGNOSTIC
PROFILING AWARD
This Award is offered by Pitman Qualifications
and consists of three NVQ units - A21 (Identify learning aims, needs
and styles), C22 (Agree learning programmes with learners) and O69
(Initial assessment theory). Units A21 and C22 are achieved by a
portfolio of evidence to meet the performance criteria and other
stated requirements. Unit O69 is achieved by successfully passing
a computer-based multi-choice test on initial assessment theory.
Psychometric Technology provides the registration, certification,
training, assessment and verification for the Award.
