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At NCPD, Vocational Assessment is an on-going process designed to maximise an individual's vocational pursuits, interests, aptitudes and abilities.

A series of standardized tests and work samples are performed. The results of these tests provide a valuable profile, enabling the individual and the Vocational Counsellor to design a personalized training and / or job placement programme.

The following are some of tests administered by trained staff at the Centre:

  • Wrist-finger Speed:   This test measures neurological speed. Wrist finger speed is the ability to make rapid movements with one's wrist.
  • Two-Arm Co-ordination: This test involves the ability to move both arms in a simultaneous and coordinated manner. The movement involves that of the whole arm.
  • Situational Assessment: (Food and Woodwork)The trainee's aptitude and performance is observed and assessed in the kitchen or workshop respectively.
  • Making Change: This test determines how accurately individuals can count money and make change.
  • Filing: This is a test of clerical perception requiring some reasoning ability.
  • Arm Steadiness: This test measures the ability to hold one's hand and arm in a specific position for a relatively short period of time.
  • Manual Dexterity: This test measures the ability to skilfully, but rapidly, manipulate relatively large objects.
  • Two-hand Coordination: This test measures the ability to simultaneously use both hands.
  • Finger Dexterity: This test measures the ability to skilfully manipulate small objects through a small place.
  • Spatial Perception: This test measures accuracy and speed in the discrimination of three (3) dimensional geometric shapes.

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