Offered
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Synopsis
The aim of this unit is to build on the skills developed in Advanced Personnel Assessment, specifically to further develop the skills of test evaluation and to develop an understanding of the major issues involved in personnel selection and assessment. The use of assessment centres for selection and appraisal will also be examined, along with interviewing and counselling skills. Finally, emphasis will be given to the practical application of tests in the workplace, viz, working within a budget and developing the skills of justifying test selection and report writing for non-psychologists.
Objectives
By the end of this unit candidates should be able to:
- Evaluate tests.
- Understand the major issues involved in personnel selection and assessment.
- Conduct a testing process within a workplace.
- Have improved counselling and interviewing skills.
Assessment
Essay, selection procedure design and selection interview (assessment weighted differently for MOP and DPsych)
Contact hours
Masters Students 125 placement days & DPsych Students 188 placement days (over whole course)
Prerequisites
MOP5021
