IOP4861 Assignment 3
2024 (757506)- DUE
20 June 2024
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, IOP4861 Assignment 3 2024 (757506)- DUE 20 June 2024
This assignment consists of a case study and questions based on the case study. You must address all
questions. Case Study: Sarah is an industrial psychologist employed by a prominent manufacturing
company in South Africa. The company has recognised the need to implement psychometric assessments
as part of its hiring and employee development processes. However, Sarah faces several challenges as she
embarks on this task. Sarah is tasked with building a team of professionals to assist her in implementing
psychometric assessments. However, she encounters difficulties in determining the specific educational
qualifications, relevant experience, and necessary examinations individuals must meet to attain
registration as industrial psychologists and psychometrists in South Africa. Sarah needs to navigate these
requirements to ensure her team is qualified to carry out the assessments effectively. She needs to
articulate the benefits of adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines to gain support and
buy-in from colleagues and management.
Question 1:
Sarah is assembling a team to assist in implementing psychometric assessments. What are the specific
educational qualifications, relevant experience, and necessary HPCSA examinations individuals must
meet to become registered psychometrist and industrial psychologists and psychometrists in South
Africa? (6 marks)
To answer this question, we need to outline the specific educational qualifications, relevant experience, and
necessary examinations required for registration as industrial psychologists and psychometrists in South Africa
according to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Registration Requirements for Industrial Psychologists in South Africa:
1. Educational Qualifications:
o A Master's degree in Industrial Psychology from a recognized university.
2. Relevant Experience:
o Completion of an approved internship program, typically lasting 12 months, under the
supervision of a registered industrial psychologist.
3. Necessary HPCSA Examinations:
o Successful completion of the HPCSA Board Examination for Industrial Psychologists.
Registration Requirements for Psychometrists in South Africa:
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