The Vocational Assessment is intended to “match” a person’s abilities (aptitudes, skills) with the specific reasoning and learning requirements of a job or training goal.
This type of assessment is often requested for persons who are unable to return to work in their typical job or lifestyle activities due to the restrictions imposed by an injury, or are in the process of a career change. A vocational assessment can also help to identify vocational alternatives that are consistent with a person’s aptitudes, interests, skills, and physical abilities. The assessment also includes psychological and intelligence testing to identify psychological factors relevant to the reason for referral.
The assessment consists of:
- The Vocational Assessment test battery will typically consist of:
- Aptitude Testing (General Aptitude Test Battery)
- Work Preferences (Interest Testing)
- Literacy/Numeracy Skills
- Transferable Skills Analysis where indicated
