Ability Tests

What does it measure?

VWP1 - Understanding Instructions

Measures the ability to follow and apply instructions in practical and work-related situations. The content resembles that typically found in many technical, production or manufacturing environments. The time taken to complete the test is 12 minutes.

NWP2 - Working with Numbers

Measures the ability to apply the basic rules of arithmetic to practical and work-related situations. This test is relevant to any job in industry or manufacturing where the appropriate application of basic arithmetic skills is important. The time taken to complete the test is 10 minutes.

CWP3 - Visual Checking

Measures the ability to check that one set of indicators corresponds to another set of indicators according to a number of simple rules. This skill is important whenever production of control equipment is being used or set up by semi-skilled operatives. The time taken to complete the test is 7 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
  - Invest time and resources in only the best candidates through the remainder of the recruitment process.

Language / norm availability

The Work Skills Series - Production (WSSP) 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.