The BPS Steering Committee on Test Standards (SCTS)
There have been some major changes in the area of psychometrics of late. The main issue has been the move from Level A and Level B qualifications to the new Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 qualifications. Over the next few posts, we’ll help you navigate your way through the minefield of information about […]
How Many Are Qualified in Level A and Level B?
Quite often we are asked: “How many people are qualified in Level A and Level B?” Well, presented below are the currently available figures (until end of 2009): Since the Level A qualification was launched in 1991, 26,798 certificates have been issued. From 1995, 480 Full Level B qualifications have been issued. From 1995, 9,215 […]
‘Standards and Competencies’ and ‘Training and Assessment’
The aim of this post is to set out some important points regarding two separate, but linked, issues: those of ‘Standards and Competencies’ and ‘Training and Assessment’. So, what do we mean by ‘Standards and Competencies’, and why are these important? Well, at the centre of the qualification scheme in psychological testing is the goal […]
The Benefits of Being Qualified in Psychological Testing
As the old saying goes: “If you want to get (a)head, get a hat”. The essence of this saying is that to get ahead and make yourself more employable / more needed, get more qualifications – that is, the ‘hat’ for your ‘head’ that you wear at a graduation ceremony. So, what are the benefits […]
Some Psychometrics Acronyms Explained
In this post, we thought that it would be useful to list some of the acronyms that you will come across whilst working in the area of psychometrics. This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Rather, we just wanted to give you a quick reference point. BPS: British Psychological Society. CCET: Certificate of Competence […]
Brief Descriptions of the Main Regulatory and Quality Assurance Organizations
In our previous post, we thought it would be useful to give you, in the one place, the contact details of the important organizations that you may wish to contact at some point regarding psychometrics (e.g., standards, quality assurance). In this second, related post, we will explain, briefly, who the organizations are. Anything other than […]