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MOP5021 - Personnel assessment

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Leader: Dr Giles Hirst

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

The aim of this unit is to develop the skills of test evaluation, specifically the ability to interpret and evaluate reliability, validity and normative information, and develop an understanding of the major methods of assessing personality, abilities and specific work skills. Depending on prior knowledge, coverage of psychometric issues may be varied and forensic assessment may be included in the course.

Objectives

The aim of this unit is to develop the skills of test evaluation, specifically the ability to interpret and evaluate reliability, validity and normative information, and develop an understanding of the major methods of assessing personality, abilities and specific work skills.

Assessment

Psychometrics Test (10%) Self-Assessment Report (30%) Client Career Appraisal and Assessment Report (60%)