Occupational testing practice: sustaining quality testing processes through CPD: a case study

Abstract

Focuses on good practice and ethical concerns around general occupational test usage. Exemplifies this through a UK survey of test practices and a short case study of one organization in the north west of England which has evolved a sustainable quality approach. Competency‐based qualifications form the basis of a UK national standard backed by professional codes of practice. They have had a positive impact on the quality of test use and training. However, evidence is reported to suggest that a number of organizations are not operating to the desirable levels of good practice. Examines through discussion and a case study additional avenues, in particular continuing professional development, that may be explored to promote quality test usage in line with ethical and good practice.

Citation

Cooper, J.N. (1996), "Occupational testing practice: sustaining quality testing processes through CPD: a case study", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 20 No. 7, pp. 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599610127846