Psychological Testing Policy

Background

Careers Scotland recognises the need for an explicit policy on psychological testing in the same way as they do to health and safety, equal opportunities, disability and other areas relating to good practice in the management, treatment and care of customers and staff. This policy takes proper account of the British Psychological Society’s Code of Good Practice (See Appendix A). Staff should have a clear understanding of this policy and be confident in communicating it to others.

Aims

This policy on testing is produced in order to:

Ensure personal and organisational aims are met;
Ensure that potential misuse is avoided;
Demonstrate commitment to good practice;
Ensure test use is appropriate for its purpose;
Ensure tests do not discriminate unfairly;
Ensure evaluations are based on comprehensive, relevant information;
Ensure qualified staff only uses tests.

Careers Scotland Management shall endeavour to:

Promote and maintain professional and ethical standards
Disseminate and update national strategy on psychological testing to meet organisational aims and objectives
Develop protocols for information sharing with partners
Develop an effective evaluation framework
Ensure support mechanisms for staff actively encourage development of professional competence
Nominate a Data Controller to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act (1994)