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Ergometrics Exams Overview and Candidate Preparation

Ergometrics Exams Overview and Candidate Preparation. Kansas School Seminar July 15, 2013. Agenda. Company overview Test security New features to improve candidate experience How schools can help students Overview of exams Example service Questions and answers. Ergometrics Overview.

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Ergometrics Exams Overview and Candidate Preparation

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  1. ErgometricsExams Overview and Candidate Preparation Kansas School Seminar July 15, 2013

  2. Agenda • Company overview • Test security • New features to improve candidate experience • How schools can help students • Overview of exams • Example service • Questions and answers

  3. Ergometrics Overview • Established in 1981 • Based in Lynnwood, Washington • Professional test developers • Over 1450 Clients • Very familiar with high stakes testing • e.g., Cosmetology professions, Police, Fire, 911

  4. Security Reminder • Exam security is critical to the integrity of the exam process • Violations of exam security can have legal and financial consequences • Confidentiality waiver that prohibits discussion of exam content or re-creation of exam content • Discussing exam content is not appropriate • If a student has a question about specific exam content, refer them to Ergometrics

  5. New Features New features to improve candidate experience • Three dedicated locations (Topeka, Wichita, Great Bend) • Easier scheduling • Small groups • Calm, organized atmosphere • Streamlined check in

  6. Ergometrics Exams • Candidates demonstrate ability to perform services in a way that is safe, sanitary and legal. • Licensure for minimum competency. • Measure candidates’ knowledge of legal scope of practice within the State.

  7. Exams Overview

  8. How Schools Can Help Students • Be sure candidates understand requirements in handbook • Licensing is not based on an individual school’s curriculum. Successful candidates will be licensed to perform all services allowed by law. • Make sure candidates are bringing complete, organized kits • Remind candidates to required ID

  9. How Schools Can Help Students • Practice with your students so they are comfortable with timing • Explain that time is intended to be generous • If candidates race as if they are in a competition they are likely to make mistakes • Explain that evaluators are professionals who have been through testing themselves • They understand candidates may be nervous and are happy to see candidates succeed

  10. Test Requirements • All hours and training requirements met • Correct ID requirements • Check in begins 30 minutes prior to exams – no late arrivals • Candidates bring complete kits for practical • Usernames and passwords for written exams

  11. Candidate Preparation Guides • Available on www.cosmetologykansas.com • Answers to common questions • Instructions for registering • Test requirements • Important exam day information • Identification requirements • Exam rules • General policies • What to expect when you arrive to your test

  12. Written Exams • Computer-based tests • 100 – 120 questions (state law/rules and profession) • 2 hours • Knowledge required to perform the profession • Industry standard textbooks, universal safety and sanitation precautions, and Kansas State Rules and Regulations

  13. Practical Exams Candidates must perform each task: • taking appropriate safety and sanitation precautions (draping, client protection, etc.). • without cross contamination of bacteria through products (sanitary removal from containers, etc.). • maintaining consumer and personal sanitation (hand sanitation, sanitary linens, etc.). • using tools, implements and products safely (curling iron, shears, chemical exposure, etc.).

  14. Practical Exam Center • Administered in a testing setting • Brooms and dustpans are available • Workstations are 25-30” deep, 34-35” wide and 35-36” tall • Mannequin clamps must fit 2” countertop • Waste receptacles (freestanding) and kit must be stored under the workstation

  15. Sample Test Center

  16. Practical Exam Kits • Candidates are responsible for bringing a complete kit • Clamp, tools and implements must be in working order • All products must be clearly labeled in English and visible to evaluators • Implements, tools, linens and paper products must be visibly clean and sanitary

  17. Mannequins & Live Models • Head mannequins • At least 7” of hair • Thermal curl, haircut, chemical wave • Hair coloring & lightening, chemical relaxing • Esthetics exam • Hand mannequins • Must have all 5 nails attached • No trainer hands

  18. Mannequins & Live Models Live models • Electrology (actual hair removal) • Body Piercing, Tattooing/Permanent Cosmetics (mock service) • At least 18 years old • Not a licensee or apprentice • Screened for contraindications and health risks • Candidates responsible for pre-screening • NTN/Ergometrics not responsible

  19. Blood Spill Kit • Required for Blood Spill procedures demonstration • Required in event of actual blood spill during exam • Contents as defined by Kansas Rules and Regulations and federal universal precautions • Set out on workstation during setup, remains during entire exam

  20. Practical Exams - Rating • Entry-level practitioners • Priority is on safe and sanitary performance of tasks • Breaks in sanitation must be remedied • Hand sanitation • Sanitary product application and storage • Disinfect work surfaces • Maintain kit sanitation

  21. During Practical Exams • Evaluators will not assist candidates • Evaluators may not answer candidate questions • No talking among candidates • No unauthorized materials • No disruptive behavior

  22. Technical Support • 866-414-2828 • Support@NationalTestingNetwork.com

  23. Questions

  24. Example Service cosmetologykansas.com

  25. Practical Exams - Services • Listed with timing in Exam Preparation Guides

  26. Practical Exams - Services • Each service is outlined step by step • Complete all steps of the service safely using tools and clearly labeled products without cross contamination or risk

  27. Chemical Waving (20 minutes)

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