Psytech Ability Tests Training
Comprehensive Training on Psytech's Ability Assessment Range
Both theoretical and practical insight into the constructs measured, administration requirements, interpretation principles and ethical considerations of ability testing across Psytech's full range.
Ability Testing for Selection & Development
This training provides psychology professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Psytech's range of ability assessments and their appropriate use in selection and development contexts.
Participants gain both theoretical and practical insight — into the constructs measured, the groups each test is suited to, the administration requirements, the interpretation of computer-generated reports, and the ethical considerations associated with ability testing. By the end, attendees are equipped to match the right instrument to the right purpose and defend the choice.
Key Details
Audience
Psychologists, Psychometrists, Registered Counsellors and Interns.
Duration
1 day.
Format
Online via Microsoft Teams.
HPCSA CEU Points
5 general and 1 ethic point.
Psytech's Ability Instruments
The training covers Psytech's full range of ability batteries — from broad cognitive reasoning through to clerical and technical aptitude.
GRT2
General Reasoning Test Battery
A broad cognitive ability battery suitable for a wide range of occupational contexts.
GRT1
Graduate Reasoning Test Battery
A graduate-level reasoning battery for higher-level selection and development.
CRTB2 / CRTBi
Critical Reasoning Test Battery
Assesses critical verbal and numerical reasoning at a managerial and professional level. CRTBi is the item-banked variant that preserves assessment integrity in unsupervised use.
ART / ARTi
Abstract Reasoning Test
A focused measure of abstract reasoning — pattern recognition and non-verbal logical ability. ARTi is the item-banked variant for unsupervised administration.
Adapt-g
Adapt-g
A short, adaptive measure of general cognitive ability.
CTB2 / CTBi
Clerical Test Battery
A clerical aptitude battery covering verbal, numerical, checking and spelling skills. CTBi is the item-banked variant for unsupervised administration.
TTB2 / TTBi
Technical Test Battery
A technical aptitude battery covering mechanical reasoning, spatial reasoning and visual acuity. TTBi is the item-banked variant for unsupervised administration.
From Constructs to Confident Interpretation
Ten learning outcomes spanning construct knowledge, administration, battery composition, norms and report interpretation.
Constructs Measured
Understand the constructs measured by each subtest of every Psytech ability battery.
Target Groups
Know the groups for which each test is suited — educational level, occupational context and developmental stage.
Prior Knowledge Requirements
Understand the prior knowledge requirements for each of the tests.
Administration & Psychometrics
Understand the implications of proper test administration for the psychometric properties of the tests.
Matching Tests to Purpose
Identify the most suitable tests for a particular selection or development purpose.
Composing Batteries
Use individual subtests in the compiling of batteries tailored to specific assessment needs.
Reference Materials
Become familiar with the reference materials available for each of the test batteries.
Norm Groups
Understand the range of norm groups available for the tests and when each applies.
Cross-Cultural Considerations
Understand the considerations regarding cross-cultural use of ability tests in the South African context.
Interpreting Score Levels
Understand the interpretation of score levels in the computer-generated reports.
5 General + 1 Ethic HPCSA CEU Points
The workshop is accredited for 5 general and 1 ethic HPCSA CEU points — pairing deep technical understanding of the batteries with the ethical lens required to use them responsibly.
Who Should Attend
- Psychologists, psychometrists, registered counsellors using ability assessments
- Psychology professionals compiling assessment batteries for specific occupational purposes
- Intern psychology professionals wanting exposure to ability assessments
Logistics
Duration
1 day
Format
Online via Microsoft Teams
HPCSA CEU Points
5 general + 1 ethic
Booking
Contact Psytech SA to reserve a place or schedule an in-house session
Ready to Book Ability Tests Training?
A one-day training giving psychology professionals the confidence to choose, administer and interpret Psytech ability batteries. 6 HPCSA CEU points.