Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of advanced personnel assessment issues, from both theoretical and applied perspectives. It assumes that students have knowledge of principles of measurement and psychometrics and theories and techniques of selection in an occupational setting. The course pays particular attention to psychological testing (cognitive ability, personality, and vocational interests), and behavioural assessment (job interviewing, work samples, and multi-method strategies associated with assessment centres). It also explores contemporary issues in recruitment, selection, and appraisal that offer special challenges to the personnel practitioner.
Course requirements
Restrictions
Restricted to students in MPsychOrg, PhD(Org) or with permission of Director of Organisational Psychology programs
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
- To develop a critical understanding of personnel selection techniques, in relation to the six principles of personnel selection: job relevancy, reliability, validity, fairness, applicability, and cost.
- To become familiar with the empirical literature on the effectiveness of personnel selection techniques as predictors of job performance.
- To acquire practical skills in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of an individually-administered tests of cognitive ability, personality, and memory.
- To acquire practical skills in conducting behavioural assessment activities for the purposes of personnel selection.
- To appreciate the legal environment in which personnel selection systems and techniques in the Australian context operate.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Define and explain the six principles of personnel selection including job relevancy, reliability, validity, fairness, applicability, and cost.
LO2.
Identify and critically evaluate the empirical literature on the effectiveness of personnel selection techniques as predictors of job performance.
LO3.
Demonstrate practical skills in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of individually-administered tests of cognitive ability, personality, and memory.
LO4.
Demonstrate practical skills in conducting behavioural assessment activities for the purposes of personnel selection.
LO5.
Explain the legal environment context in which personnel selection systems and techniques in the Australian context operate.
LO6.
Recognise and reflect on interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, conflict management, collaborative leadership, and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
2/08/2024
This assessment will be undertaken during the scheduled class time. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Critical Review
|
30% |
26/08/2024 9:00 am |
| Role play/ Simulation |
Test administration
|
25% |
19/08/2024 5:00 pm
Students will be assigned a specific time on this date to complete their assessment. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Psychological Report
|
45% |
16/09/2024 5:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
2/08/2024
This assessment will be undertaken during the scheduled class time.
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
This is a team assessment and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items during the tutorial. Teams will be assigned prior to the tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment both based upon a client video that your team will choose during the tutorial class.
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on role-clarification and client-centred care.
Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires you to complete a table and will draw on the on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning and client-centred care.
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site prior to the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site.
Hurdle requirements
This assessment must be passed to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Online submission via Blackboard.
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on their passing the remaining must pass assessment/s in the course.
· Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will again enable a PASS grade for the module as above depending on other pass requirements within the course.
· For all students who submit a genuine attempt at the assessment but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, they will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade for the course will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who do not engage with the module and do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable the student to be eligible to pass the course with a maximum grade of 4 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 4, a maximum grade of 4 will be awarded).
· Students who fail the module, who do not complete either the reflective essay or the teamwork assignment above will be awarded a maximum grade of 3 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 3, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded).
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If you are unable on the day you should contact the GEMS ICPC coordinator.
Critical Review
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
26/08/2024 9:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
For this review, you will be required to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of two tests measuring one construct. You will need to select a job description; identify one construct to be measured; define the construct you have chosen; describe the tests and their methods of administration and scoring; consider the six principles of selection (job relevancy; reliability; validity; fairness; applicability and cost) for each test. Search the literature to determine what is known about the tests, and identify their strengths and weaknesses. Write a concise, coherent and well-argued review of this literature (including at least 10 references). Your review should not simply be a set of quotes or a summary of a series of articles. You are to take a critical stance on the literature you review, synthesizing key points in a way that critically evaluates the information you source. Summarize what you learned from the review of literature that is of relevance to your practice in psychological assessment. You will also be required to write a separate critical reflection on what you learned.
Hurdle requirements
This assessment must be passed to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Test administration
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
19/08/2024 5:00 pm
Students will be assigned a specific time on this date to complete their assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05
Task description
Test Administration practical assessment conducted in line with Psychology Board requirements
Hurdle requirements
This assessment must be passed to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If students are not able to complete the assessment on the set day they should contact the course coordinator directly
Psychological Report
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
16/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
You are required to conduct a psychological assessment of an individual. You will be supplied with a position description and raw scores across a battery of tests. Your task will be to conduct a psychological assessment for job selection purposes. The task will then require you to (1) interpret four psychological tests, (2) produce a selection assessment in a written report, and (3) critically evaluate the test battery used for this role (including at least five references). You will also be required to produce a separate critical reflection.
Hurdle requirements
This assessment must be passed to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19.9 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Shows inadequate or no achievement on almost all learning goals. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 46.9 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Shows inadequate achievement on the majority of learning goals. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying ALL basic requirements for Pass. A number of learning goals have been achieved to a satisfactory level. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or competent in the course. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates very high level of proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting and challenging; high level of skill in critical evaluation, development of solutions and determination of implications. |
Additional course grading information
If you obtain a mark between the grade bands, your mark will be rounded up. All assessment items must be passed to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
O-week (15 Jul - 21 Jul) |
Tutorial |
GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module Learning outcomes: L06 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Intro to Adv Personnel Psych Overview of learning activities and assessment; introduction to personnel selection; legal & ethical issues; interviews. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Test administration; cognitive & personality tests Overview of test administration; Cognitive ability assessments; Personality tests. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Assessment centres; Report writing Vocational Assessments; Assessment centres; Report writing. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Workshop |
Test Admin Competency Assessment Test Administration competency assessment workshop Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Workshop |
report writing; feedback report writing practice; principles of feedback Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Workshop |
Online assessment & gamification Online assessments, gamification |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Fitness to Practise
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:
Course guidelines
Students in this course are required to act ethically, legally and professionally at all times. This requirement applies to conduct within the course, and to the management of relationships with colleagues, University staff, external stakeholders, clients and members of the public. All students are expected to apply the principles of respect, integrity and propriety, including self-management, engagement with learning, and participation as part of a learning community, which are professional and postgraduate attributes. For example, this means that students are expected to prepare for each class (e.g., by completing background readings & exercises), actively participate in class participation and activities, and work effectively as a member of a group (e.g., by completing a fair share of group activities). Provisionally registered psychologists are required to abide by their conditions of registration and the provisions of the APS Code of Ethics in their approach to all aspects of the program.