What is the Register of Competence in Psychological Testing?

An entry on the Register of Competence indicates that a person is actively involved in test use and has agreed to abide by the Society's Code of Good Practice in Psychological Testing. In order to enter the Register you have to be a qualified tester with a Certificate of Competence in Educational or Occupational Testing granted by the Society. Alternatively, you have to be a qualified Test Administrator.
A registrant pays annually to maintain their entry on the Register.

This gives qualified testers and test administrators some tangible benefits:
• Receipt of a quarterly magazine Assessment & Development Matters
• Unlimited online access to over 130 independently reviewed test reviews
• Access to back issues of PTC magazines

The Register of Competence is a reference point to check on individuals they intend to consult or employ. The Society encourages employers to only use competent test users. Test publishers, trainers, employers and members of the public make contact with the PTC office to ascertain whether an individual is qualified and to what level. (Tel: 0116 252 9530)

In 2010 we intend to move the Register formally into the public domain, via our website.
The current annual subscription for entry on to the Register is £25.
Please note that the Register is the official record of qualified testers and this information is held by the PTC office. The Directory of Qualified Testers has a different purpose and is a directory listing qualified testers who wish to promote their services to the general public via a paid entry.