Psychometric Technology Limited Human Resource Organisation- Specialising in Selection and Assessment

INTRODUCTION

Psychometric Technology Limited provide the following services and more information on these is contained below:

SELECTION AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY
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PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT ... more information click here

TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS AND CONSULTANCY ... more information click here

TRAINING/EVENT DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY ... more information click here

MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY ... more information click here

EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY ... more information click here

CHALLENGE OF CHANGE TRAINING PROGRAMME ... more information click here

SICKNESS ABSENCE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY ... more information click here

DIAGNOSTIC PROFILING AWARD ... more information click here

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.