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Ability Tests

Work Skills Series Transport (WSST)

Overview:

The Work Skills Series Transport (WSST) is a series of four basic tests designed specifically to measure skills relevant to the transport industry. Most suitable for those with few or no educational qualifications.

Suitable for:

Semi-skilled production operatives and transport staff.

 



 

What does it measure?

VWT1 - Using Information

Assesses the ability to understand and deal with simple information relevant to answering public enquiries about transport services. Information is provided in the form of timetables and route maps.  Individuals are asked to use this information in order to respond to simple passenger enquiries. The time taken to complete the test is 14 minutes.

NWT2 - Number Skills

Measures the ability to make quick and accurate calculations without the use of a calculator, using the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. This skill is essential in many areas of administration in the transport industry, particularly ticket sales and public service information. The time taken to complete the test is 7 minutes.

VWT3 - Working with Words

Measures the ability to understand written information. This test is relevant for many jobs in the transport industry but more widely where information and instructions are passed on in a written format. The time taken to complete the test is 8 minutes.

CWT4 - Checking Information

Has been designed to measure speed and accuracy in checking written information.  This is relevant to many jobs in the transport industry, particularly ticket sales/checking and public service information. The time taken to complete the test is 8 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 stages 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 - Transport (WSST) 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.