Handbook for Development of Skill Qualification Tests

Abstract

Skill Qualification Tests (SQT) are the quality control instruments for the Army's new Enlisted Personnel Management System. The tests, used to evaluate soldier's job mastery, are developed by personnel in Army agencies responsible for the various job specialties. Since the SQT entails a new performance-oriented approach to proficiency testing, agency personnel must be trained in the techniques of SQT development. The present handbook was prepared for use by SQT developers in the Army. The handbook covers both technical and administrative procedures to follow in preparing a field-tested SQT. Included are techniques and procedures pertaining to: which job tasks to test; what method of testing to use; how to develop a hands-on test; how to develop a performance-oriented written test; how to validate tests; and how to prepare guidance for test administration.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA055632

Entities

People

  • J. Patrick Ford
  • Milton H. Maier
  • Roy C. Campbell
  • Stephen F. Hirshfeld
  • William C. Osborn

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Construction
  • Control Knobs
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Protective Masks
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.