Assessment instruments play an important role in the 2-year college career planning and development process. The importance of these devices indicates that considerable thought and planning is necessary to ensure use of the best instruments for the particular college. A literature review and a survey of seven 2-year colleges in the Albany, New…

Focusing on masonry, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Tests (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…

Focusing on plumbing, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…

This handbook provides an introduction to the use of vocational assessment instruments and an overview of 69 vocational assessment instruments. Vocational assessment guidelines offer suggestions for planning and implementing a vocational assessment program that emphasizes objective data. Topics covered include defining the goals and population,…

This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's interest in and potential to pass sucessfully a training program in automotive mechanics or in a similar automotive job. Section 1 describes the assessment, correlates the work performed and worker traits required for completing the work sample, and lists related…

This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's interest in and potential to pass successfully a training program in automotive mechanics or in a similar automotive job. Section 1 describes the assessment, correlates the work performed and worker traits required for completing the work sample, and lists related…

This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's interest in and to screen interested students into a training program in Distributive Education I. (The course is based on the entry level of a bagger job.) Section 1 describes the assessment, correlates the work performed and worker traits required for completing the…

This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's ability to move the fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers, rapidly and accurately. Section 1 describes the assessment and lists related occupations and DOT codes. Instructions to the evaluator are provided in the next section. The conditions and…

This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's ability to move the hands easily and skillfully and the ability to move the hands in placing and turning motions. Section 1 describes the assessment and lists related occupations and DOT codes. Instructions to the evaluator are provided in the next section. The…

This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's interest in and potential to enter a training program in small parts assembly or in a similar job. Section 1 describes the assessment, correlates the work performed and worker traits required for completing the work sample, and lists related occupations and DOT codes.…

Focusing on basic welding, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computation…

Focusing on welding, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Tests (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational skills,…

To improve vocational rehabilitation programs for schizophrenic persons, a project sought to design an effective assessment strategy. Inactive records of schizophrenic clients at New Jersey sheltered workshops were examined to determine validity and reliability of assessment instruments being used. General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) profiles of…

Published in Britain for use by counselors and placement officials, the book offers a systematic attack on occupational placement problems of the prelingually deaf. The system is based on a vocational guidance profile, which is developed from intelligence and achievement test scores. The vocational guidance profile is explained, and occupational…

A longitudinal study was conducted to evaluate the U.S. Employment Service's Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for plumber/pipe fitter from three aspects: technical adequacy of the research; fairness to minorities; and usefulness in the selection of individuals for training as plumber/pipe fitter apprentices. The validation sample consisted of…