Pearson Assessment publishes a wide variety of tests for all kinds of users and we differentiate assessment products in our catalogue by classifying them as CL1, CL2, CL2R or CL3 instruments for clinicians and OC1, OC2 or OC3 for Talent Assessment professionals. Depending on qualifications and training the second part of your registration number, the qualification code, will be CL1, CL2, CL2R or CL3 or OC1, OC2, or OC3.
In order to establish which tests are available to you, simply compare your training code against the product qualification code.
CL3 tests, in general, are those which do not require an individual to have advanced training in assessment and interpretation. Qualified teachers or FE practitioners with NVQ level 3 or above would be given this code.
CL2R tests require a further JCQ approved or similar qualification in special educational needs.
CL2 tests may be purchased by individuals who are certified by a professional organisation recognised by Pearson Assessment or have a graduate and/or post graduate qualification relevant to their profession. This qualification code would encompass all psychologists other than mentioned for CL1, speech or occupational therapists, mental health professionals and health practitioners.
CL1 tests require professional post graduate qualification and training in Clinical or Educational psychology. They are also available to Chartered Occupational Psychologists and individuals with a relevant PhD.
Access is considered to professionals with certification of in-house training by a Chartered Clinical Psychologist within certain government services.
The table below shows which tests are available to you within your training code:
| Your Code | Available Product Codes |
|---|---|
CL1 |
All CL products |
CL2 |
CL2, CL2R, CL3 |
CL2R |
CL2R, CL3 |
CL3 |
CL3 |
Talent Assessment professionals
OC3 tests require experience in teaching, training or counselling.
OC2 tests require the BPS Level A Certificate of Competence in Occupation Testing.
OC1 tests require the BPS Level B Intermediate Certificate of Competence in Occupation Testing.
The table below shows which tests are available to you within your training code:
| Your Code | Available Product Codes |
|---|---|
OC1 |
All OC products |
OC2 |
OC2, OC3 |
OC3 |
OC3 |