What does it measure?
VTS1 - Following Instructions
Measures the ability to follow written instructions. The topics covered are relevant to the technical environment and draw on the kind of materials often associated with equipment manuals or operating instructions, no prior knowledge of technical words is assumed. The time taken to complete the test is 20 minutes.
NTS2 - Numerical Estimation
Measures the ability to estimate quickly the answers to numerical calculations. Fractions and percentages are included as well as basic arithmetic. A calculator is not used in this test. The time taken to complete the test is 10 minutes.
MTS3 - Mechanical Comprehension
Assesses the understanding of basic mechanical principles and their application to such devices as pulleys and gears and simple structures. The time taken to complete the test is 15 minutes.
FTS4 - Fault Finding
Assesses the ability to identify faults in logical systems. No specialist knowledge is required, rather the ability to locate which element in an arrangement of colour coded symbols is not working as specified. This ability is appropriate in many applications including those of electronics fault finding, debugging of software, process control systems and in systems design. The time taken to complete the test is 20 minutes.
STS5 - Spatial Checking
Measures the ability to locate differences between complex designs rotated and reversed in two or three dimensions. This ability is likely to feature in the checking and design of electronic systems, engineering components and in some applications of computer-aided design. The time taken to complete the test is 15 minutes.
DTS6 - Diagrammatic Thinking
Assesses the ability to follow a sequence of interdependent symbols arranged in a logical order. This ability to apply checks and follow sequences is likely to be relevant in tracking process control systems, debugging software and in systems design. The time taken to complete the test is 20 minutes.
Benefits
- Reduce risk
- Testing for relevant skills reduces the risk of selecting individuals not suitable for the position.
- Save time
Invest time and resources in later steps of the recruitment process only for suitable candidates.
- Reduce cost
- Reduce cost per hire by taking only the most suited applicants to the next step in the recruitment process.
- Increase speed to hire
- Identify and progress key talent earlier and make faster hiring decisions. Stop losing talent to competitors due to lengthy recruitment processes.
- Fairness and consistency
Objectivity and consistency enables the testing process to be fair and equitable for all applicants.
- Psychometrically sound and efficient
- Exceeds test reliability standards, timing is standardised and efficient.
Language / norm availability
The Applied Technology Series is available in a variety of languages and with an extensive range of norms.
For the latest availability information please make a product enquiry with your local SHL office.