Test User: Occupational Ability

(formerly BPS Level A)

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This online test user training course gives you access to our award-winning portfolio of aptitude tests, which are highly-effective predictors of workplace performance.

Our assessments cover a wide range of job roles and industries, helping you to quickly and accurately measure the skills important to the role being hired for, enabling you to improve the caliber of shortlisted candidates and maintain a diverse applicant pipeline.

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This course confers eligibility for the BPS Test User: Occupational Ability qualification (also known as BPS Level A Training).

Upcoming Test User: Occupational Ability (TUOA) Training Dates

10th December 2024

18th December 2024

7th January 2025

11th February 2025

What to Expect from our Training

Interactive E-Learning

The theory behind our tools is taught via a series of E-Learning modules.

These can be undertaken at your own pace and convenience, providing an understanding of the research behind our tools and the applications of them.

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Virtual Tutored Sessions

You’ll then get first-hand experience of using our assessments in our virtual tutored group-sessions.

Here you can practice delivering best-practice feedback and see real life examples of our tools in action.

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Access to our Tools

Upon completion of the training, you’ll get immediate access to our suite of tools, as well as an assessment starter pack, including free reports and Wave Card Deck.

There is also a wealth of materials available to you in our Client Resource Area.

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Course Overview

Learn how to professionally administer our suite of aptitude tests, interpret the results, use dynamic candidate reporting and deliver best-practice applicant feedback.

This online Level A training course requires no previous psychometric testing experience and is appropriate for individuals looking to minimize the risks associated with their screening and selection decisions.

Key Learning Objectives

This BPS-accredited Test User: Occupational Ability (Level A Training) course combines flexible E-Learning modules with virtual tutored sessions, providing you with the knowledge and confidence to use aptitude tests professionally in your workplace.

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4-6 hours of E-Learning modules teach you the theory behind our aptitude assessments. These can be completed at your own pace, with a designated consultant on hand to help you every step of the way.

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1-day virtual tutored session that makes use of polls, quizzes and group work to teach you how to administer aptitude tests, interpret results, use dynamic candidate reporting and deliver best-practice feedback.

Delegates will be able to:

“The course director was very passionate about the topics, made it come to life – clear and concise.”

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We’re Here to Help at Every Stage

Included in the price of the course, you will also receive the following:

Your own designated consultant

Each delegate will be paired up with one of our experienced consultants when they book their place on the course. This consultant will be an expert in using psychometrics, and can be contacted at any time throughout the course should you require any help with your learning.

Reference books

So that you don’t need to worry about making notes as you go through the E-Learning – we provide PDF versions of both the Swift and Wave® reference books which you can refer back to afterwards.

Practical workbook

You will receive a hard copy and digital copy of the practical workbook to use on the virtual part of the course. This will have plenty of space for notes and will include key points we recap over the day.

Exclusive Assessment Starter Pack

All Test User: Occupational Ability course bookings include an exclusive assessment starter pack worth £165:

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Not the course you are looking for?

Take a look at our other BPS-accredited training courses below:

Test User: Occupational Ability and Personality (Level A & B)

Combines 8-12 hours of E-Learning with 2 days of virtual sessions to qualify you in the use of our aptitude assessments and Wave Styles questionnaires.

Test User: Occupational Personality (Level B)

Combines 4-6 hours of E-Learning with a 1.5-days of virtual group sessions to give you full understanding of Wave and the skills to use it in the workplace.

Wave Transfer

Flexible E-Learning conversion course for those already Level-B-qualified in another tool looking to get certified in Wave.

Wave Performance 360

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Leadership Impact Practitioner Masterclass

This 1-day online masterclass is for Wave-trained users looking to become experts in using our Impact model to identify, select and develop exceptional leaders.

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Refresher / Reaffirmation Training

Trained with us in the past and need a quick refresher of the knowledge and skills you gained?

These online course options are for you.

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