NCEN
JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS COMPETENCY
PRE-/POST-TEST
RATING SHEET



To ensure rater reliability, the following procedure will be utilized for PRE-ASSESSMENT RATING:

1.     UNSATISFACTORY
         a.     The client has never performed the indicator
         b.     The client was fired
                  1)     Due to poor performance of the indicator
                  2)     From a job involving the indicator

2.     BELOW AVERAGE
         a.     The client has received classroom instruction but has no practical experience performing the indicator
         b.     The client has performed the indicator while involved in an unpaid position
         c.     The client has performed the indicator but feels their ability to maintain employment is inadequate

3.     AVERAGE
         a.     The client has performed the indicator in a paid position and feels their ability to maintain employment is adequate

4.     ABOVE AVERAGE
         a.    The client has performed the indicator and has received a statement from a supervisor documenting their ability

5.     EXCELLENT
         a.    The client has performed the indicator and has documentation stating outstanding performance from a
                supervisor/instructor

To ensure rater reliability, the following procedure will be utilized for POST-ASSESSMENT RATING:

1.     UNSATISFACTORY
         a.      The client is unable to perform any portion of the indicator correctly
         b.      The client was not exposed to any portion of the indicator
         c.      The client received an "F" grade in a course in which the indicator was taught

2.     BELOW  AVERAGE
         a.       The  client is able to perform the indicator but requires one-on-one supervision to successfully complete the indicator
         b.       The client received an "A”, “B”, “C”, or "D" grade in a course in which the indicator was taught, but has no practical experience
                    performing the indicator

3.     AVERAGE
         a.      The client is able to perform the indicator with no supervision
         b.      The client received a "C" grade in a course in which the indicator was taught, and has some practical experience performing the indicator

4.     ABOVE AVERAGE
         a.      The client is able to perform the indicator with no supervision and has shown the ability to use correct judgement in  making decisions
                  concerning the indicator
         b.     The client received a "B" grade in a course in which the indicator was taught, and has some practical experience performing the indicator

5.     EXCELLENT
          a.      The client is able to perform the indicator with no supervision, has shown the ability to use correct judgement in making decisions concerning
                    the indicator, and is able to instruct others on the correct procedures for  performing the indicator
           b.    The client received an "A" grade in a course in which the indicator was taught, and has some practical experience performing the indicator