VALPAR Training Courses

VALPAR TRAINING COURSES

INTRODUCTORY Pro3000*

*All Pro3000 training is conducted on the most current version of the sofware and incorporates the System Manager Module.

General Information

Relationship of Pro3000 module to the Department of Labor databases and the Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs (RHAJ)
Use of the Worker Qualifications Profile as it relates to both jobs and people
Background and development of Pro3000 as well as target population groups and potential service areas
Entering customized data identified as necessary by your facility
Administration and scoring procedures for COMPASS, COMPASS LITE, and the Spatial Aptitude/Non-Verbal Reasoning Survey (SP/NV).
Generation, interpretation and use of reports available through all Pro3000 modules
Customizing all Pro3000 reports and adding personal observations and comments
Building a composite Work History Profile, generating a Work History report, and use of the profile in searching for jobs
Overview of purpose, use and significance of the Test Conversion (TECO) and Work Sample Scorer (WSS).

Specifics on COMPASS Module:

Discussion on Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced testing
In-depth, hands-on experience with each COMPASS subtest including administration, interpretation, instructions and scores
Analysis of COMPASS Quick Check/Raw Data Review reports
Implications and impact of retesting
Implications of test results on job matches

Specifics on Database Modules:

Overview of all Pro3000 database modules; the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), Career Planner (CP), Census Database (CEN), People Database (PDB), Local Job Database (LDB), Military Occupation Code (MOC), and O*Net modules
Entering search information
Browsing the database
Current/Potential/Advanced search logic
Limited ability factors and their impact on searches and job matches
Introduction to the structure of the Department of Labor classification codes and their use in searches or location of jobs

*All System 2000 training is conducted on the most current version of the sofware and incorporates the System Manager Module.

INTRODUCTORY SYSTEM 2000

General Information

Relationship of System 2000 module to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and the Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs (RHAJ)
Use of the Worker Qualifications Profile as it relates to both jobs and people
Background and development of System 2000 as well as target population groups and potential service areas
Entering customized data identified as necessary by your facility
Administration and scoring procedures for COMPASS, COMPASS LITE, and the Spatial Aptitude/Non-Verbal Reasoning Survey (SP/NV).
Generation, interpretation and use of reports available through all System 2000 modules
Customizing all System 2000 reports and adding personal observations and comments
Building a composite Work History Profile, generating a Work History report, and use of the profile in searching for jobs
Overview of purpose, use and significance of the Test Conversion (TECO), Work Sample Scorer (WSS) and Competency Database modules.

Specifics on COMPASS Module:

Discussion on Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced testing
In-depth, hands-on experience with each COMPASS subtest including administration, interpretation, instructions and scores
Analysis of COMPASS Quick Check/Raw Data Review reports
Implications and impact of retesting
Implications of test results on job matches

Specifics on Database Modules:

Overview of all S2000 database modules; the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), People Database (PDB), and Local Job Database (LDB) modules
Entering search information
Browsing the database
Current/Potential/Advanced search logic
Limited ability factors and their impact on searches and job matches
Introduction to the structure of the Department of Labor classification codes and their use in searches or location of jobs

ADVANCED SYSTEM 2000

This session will be customized to meet the needs of the attending participants. Topics addressed could include (but are not limited to):

In-depth interpretation of assessment results
Advanced database search logic
Use of Factor Application Coefficients (FAC's) and Potential Increments (PI's) in searches
Customizing database searches to meet the individual's current level of ability, expected level of improvement and/or compensation, as well as areas of interest
Extensive use of Classification Codes, Keywords, and/or Custom Fields
In-depth interpretation of database reports
Advance comment editor/word processing capabilities
Building a local database using profiles and descriptions from the DOT Database
Editing the Competency Database
Editing curriculum in the Career Planner

JOB ANALYSIS...DEVELOPING CUSTOM JOB PROFILES

Job Analysis - what it is and how it can be used in employment and training situations
Understanding and using Department of Labor methodology to develop custom job profiles
Use of Job Analysis resources
Job Analysis techniques
Identifying essential functions and critical factors
Practical experience analyzing two videotaped jobs
Using System 2000 Local Job Database to develop and store custom job profiles and descriptions

VALPAR COMPONENT WORK SAMPLES 1-16 & 19

Background and development of work samples
Relationship of the Work Samples to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and the Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs (RHAJ)
Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced testing
Evaluation planning
Observing and recording behavior
Administration and scoring procedures
Work sample modification
Applications for use in physical capacities evaluation and work hardening
Analyzing results
Entering work sample raw data into the System 2000 Work Sample Scorer Module
Developing a composite Worker Qualification Profile based on Valpar Work Sample results

AVIATOR

Relationship of Aviator to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and the Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs (RHAJ)
Use of the Worker Qualifications Profile (WQP) as it relates to both jobs and people
Creating and maintaining the Aviator database, which includes Manager, Evaluator, Client and Activity Records
Common Aviator operations: signing on; moving around in the software; and collecting, viewing, saving, restoring data
Entering and defining custom Aviator system information, such as disability/ethnicity/source codes, client demographics and facility titles
Administration and scoring procedures for the Aviator Skills Assessment, Spatial Perception Assessment and Pictorial Interest Surveys (both Forced Choice and Rank Order formats)
Navigating and understanding the Aviator "Explorer" and "Match List" screens
Generation, interpretation and use of Aviator reports, including the addition of personal observations and comments