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ASSISTANT
TEST USER (ATU)

The internationally-recognised, industry-standard, certification in psychometric testing for selection and development, accredited by the British Psychological Society

The British Psychological Society (BPS) standards in psychometrics testing training

BPS CERTIFICATION

IN PSYCHOMETRIC

TESTING

Complete your course through your personal eLearning account in any of three flexible, blended learning formats to suit your schedule, with (or without) tutor support

ONLINE LEARNING

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"I had the pleasure of attending the Psychometrix Occupational Testing course to gain further expertise and the license to practice a wider range of psychometrics;
I was more than happy and would recommend them to anyone".

Cher Engerer, Clinical Psychology 

Director & Founder, Polaris, Malta

“I am delighted to have been a participant 

at the Aptitude and Personality Assessment course. As well the knowledge and skills I gained in psychometric assessment, the course provided me with an opportunity to more deeply understand and develop my strengths as well as areas for improvement. Martha Sweeney, Executive Coach, Ireland

THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE 
IN OCCUPATIONAL TESTING:
ASSISTANT TEST USER (ATU)
 
accredited by the 
British Psychological Society (BPS)

 

This entry-level assessment course, Assistant Test User (ATU), provide you with the knowledge and skills to administer ability and aptitude tests in support of qualified Test Users (TUA) but not to write test reports or use test results in decision-making.

CURRICULUM

 

Module 1: The Context of Assessment and Development

Ethics: Duty of Care, Scope/Limits, Accreditation, Ethical/Legal, Insurance, Contracts, Confidentiality, GDPR. Client Suitability: Informed Consent, Language, Literacy, Technology, Accommodations.

Module 2: Varieties of Tests and Applications

Types of Tests: Ability, Aptitude, Attainment, Careers and Personality;  of tests in selection and development

 

Module 3. In-Person Test Administration

In-Person Modes of Testing; Pre-test Issues; Test Materials; Venue/Candidate Preparation; Test Administration Procedures; Security of Test Materials; Confidentiality & Data Protection.

 

Module 4: Online Test Administration

Secure Modes of Testing; Online Testing Systems; Selection Protocols; Selection and Neuroinclusion; Candidate Preparation; Identity and Security; Documenting Results; Confidentiality & Data Protection.

Module 5: Ethics, Best Practice and Legislation

Ethical/Legal Compliance: Candidates Rights, Legal Obligations, GDPR, Organisational Testing Policy.

 

MATERIALS

Personal eLearning Account 

​All of your course materials are provided online in your personal eLearning account, including the

Course Manual, Practice Test Materials, Assignments and an extensive set of Resource Files for completion and upload of your course assignments. We also post to you a print copy of the Course Manual and test materials.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment Portfolios:

1 Practicals Observation: Ability & Aptitude Test Administration.

2 Written Feedback on Practicals - Test Administration practice.

3 Test Theory - Types of Tests; Modes of Administration; Test Administration best practice.

4 Using Tests in Practice - Development of an Organisational Testing Policy.

The British Psychological Society (BPS) standards in psychometrics testing training

BPS CERTIFICATION

IN PSYCHOMETRIC

TESTING

The British Psychological Society (BPS) standards in psychometrics testing training

BPS CERTIFICATION

IN PSYCHOMETRIC

TESTING

      *BPS: visit British Psychological Society          I   Download BPS Qualifications Brochure

CURRICULUM

ABILITY & APTITUDE ASSESSMENTS

Delegates on this course work in:

 

  • Recruitment 

  • Outplacement

  • Candidate Selection

  • Ability and Skills Assessment

  • Online Aptitude Testing

APPLICATIONS

Benefits of our course:

 

  • BPS Certificate of Competence in 

    Occupational Testing: Assistant Test User (ATU)

  • The most competitive fees available for this training

  • Tutors are Occupational Psychologists

  • Flexible classroom & online learning

  • Your personal, dedicated e-Learning account

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Courses 2025

ONLINE COURSES

All of our courses can now be completed online on Zoom (GMT/UCT) 
from your personal eLearning account, with (or without) tutor support,

in any of three flexible, blended learning formats to suit your schedule

4-Week Scheduled Course 

  • 4 x 2-hour tutorials, 6 hrs. self-study

   Tuesday evenings, 19.00-21.00

  • 9th September to 28th October

   Sunday, 11.00-13.00​

  • 2nd to 30th November​

  1-to-1 Training

  • 4 x 1-hour tutorials, 4 self-study

  • Complete your course from your personal eLearning account with tutorials and email support from your course tutor

  • Arrange tutorials at times/dates to suit you and your tutor

  • Begin anytime and study at your own pace and at times and days that suit your schedule

    Independent Learning

  • 8 hours self-study

  • Complete your course as a fully independent learner from your personal eLearning account with email support from your tutor

  • Begin anytime and study at your own pace and at times and days  that suit your schedule

COURSES 2025

Register below, or email our support team for further information...

     COURSE FEES

  • 1 Delegate €300

  • 2 Delegates €275 each

  • For group discounts contact us

Course Fees not inclusive of BPS registration fees

FEES & REGISTRATION

How can we help?

CALL or EMAIL us today to discuss your coaching, psychometrics or selection

training needs with one of our consulting psychology team +353 1 230 8818.

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