Overview:
The Work Skills Series Manual Dexterity (WSSD) tests assess skills relevant to many assembly jobs in manufacturing and production industries.
Suitable for: Apprentices, skilled and semi-skilled operatives, production and assembly workers.
Apprentices, skilled and semi-skilled operatives, production and assembly workers.
What does it measure? Findex An easily administered test of fine dexterity. The candidate is required to insert thin steel rods into small holes and secure them with the aid of a screwdriver. The working area is restricted and both hands need to be used to complete the task. The time taken to complete the test is 7 minutes. Mandex Measures skill in the assembly of mechanical objects with a particular emphasis on manual dexterity. The candidate is presented with a pre-assembled structure (mounted on one end of a wooden base) consisting of six steel plates joined together by an assortment of nuts, bolts, washers and spacers. Using this as a model, the task is to build an identical assembly using the set of plates and fixings provided. The time taken to complete the test is 15 minutes. Benefits Reduce risk- Test for relevant skills early in the recruitment process and reduce the risk of hiring poor performers. Save time- Invest time and resources in only the best candidates through the remainder of the recruitment process. Reduce cost- Reduce cost per hire by taking forward only the best candidates to the next stage of the recruitment process. Increase speed to hire- Identify and progress key talent more quickly, make hiring decisions faster. Fairness and consistency- Objectivity and consistency enables the testing process to be fair and equitable for all candidates. Psychometrically sound and efficient- Exceeds test reliability standards, timing is efficient and standardised. Language / norm availability The Work Skills 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.
An easily administered test of fine dexterity. The candidate is required to insert thin steel rods into small holes and secure them with the aid of a screwdriver. The working area is restricted and both hands need to be used to complete the task. The time taken to complete the test is 7 minutes.
Measures skill in the assembly of mechanical objects with a particular emphasis on manual dexterity. The candidate is presented with a pre-assembled structure (mounted on one end of a wooden base) consisting of six steel plates joined together by an assortment of nuts, bolts, washers and spacers. Using this as a model, the task is to build an identical assembly using the set of plates and fixings provided. The time taken to complete the test is 15 minutes.
The Work Skills Series is available in a variety of languages and with an extensive range of norms.