Composite Skills Tests
With the limited pool of skilled composite staff, identifying the right candidates to recruit can be a daunting challenge for any business. It’s crucial to ensure potential hires have the right skills and attitudes before investing in onboarding and training.
Our technical skills tests are the perfect tool to streamline your recruitment process, helping you identify the best candidates - even if they have no prior composite experienceWhat are skills tests?
Skills tests, or trade tests, are a series of practical exercises designed to evaluate a candidate’s core skills and capabilities. These tests provide insights into a candidate’s ability to succeed in a hands-on composites role.
Key skills assessed include:
- Reading and understanding instructions or technical drawings
- Proficiency in using a range of hand tools
- Measuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Manual dexterity and precision
- Cleanliness, organisation and adherence to H&S practices
Who are skills tests for?
Skills tests are primarily aimed at technicians and shop-floor staff. However, they can be adapted to assess the practical abilities of engineers, especially when paired with theory-based evaluations.
Given the shortage of experienced composite technicians, these tests are particularly valuable for assessing candidates with no prior composites knowledge. Carefully designed exercises allow employers to identify individuals with the core skills and potential to succeed in this industry.
For experienced candidates, skills tests can confirm if they are able to carry out your standard manufacturing technique(s) but also provide insights into their level of proficiency within that technique – highlighting those that will become future leaders or specialists.
How it works
Every business has unique recruitment needs influenced by its culture, operations, and standards.
Our process begins by consulting with you to understand your specific requirements, including the skills, attitudes, and standards you prioritize in candidates.
Using our comprehensive framework of exercises and marking criteria, we tailor the skills test to align with your needs.
We validate the test’s effectiveness by running mock assessments, including trials with your existing staff, ensuring the test is at the right level and meets your expectations.
Once you’ve identified the candidates you wish to evaluate, we travel to your site and set up a fully independent testing environment.
On test day(s), we collaborate with your recruitment team to ensure a seamless and professional experience -from entry to testing to interviews.
Candidates are assessed in a safe, controlled environment, with a focus on fairness and consistency.
After testing, your recruitment team will receive:
- A detailed score breakdown for each candidate.
- Observations highlighting strengths and areas for development.
You can use the results to narrow down candidates for interviews or incorporate them as part of the overall selection process.
We ensure all candidate information is handed back to your team to ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality.
Why use skills tests?
Enhanced Recruitment Accuracy
Skills tests offer a reliable way to improve the accuracy of your recruitment process by assessing candidates’ practical abilities before hiring. This ensures you identify individuals with the potential to excel in composites roles, reducing the risk of costly hiring mistakes.
Cost Effective Decisions
These tests also allow you to make more informed, cost-effective decisions. Rather than relying solely on CVs or interviews, skills tests give you direct insight into candidates’ capabilities, helping you focus your resources on those who are best suited to the job.
Tailored to Your Needs
What sets our testing apart is its tailored approach. We customise each assessment to align with your specific needs, ensuring the tasks reflect your company’s standards and priorities. This tailored approach guarantees that the testing process is relevant and meaningful, giving you confidence in the results.
Industry Expertise
With extensive expertise in composite manufacturing, we understand the industry’s unique challenges and skills requirements. Our tests are designed with this expertise in mind, ensuring you can identify candidates with the foundation to succeed in even the most demanding roles.
By integrating skills tests into your recruitment process, you can enhance the quality of your hires while reinforcing your company’s reputation as a professional and thorough employer.