VALPAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How many tools are in a valpar work sample?

  A separate tool box, 3 1/2" x 10" x 17", made of durable blue plastic and with a diagram of the work areas on the inside lid, is included for the handtools and hardware. There are three screwdrivers, eight wrenches, a nut driver, and a pair of pliers. The work sample comes with a manual and a pad of 100 scoring sheets.

• What does valpar international do for a living?

  VALPAR International manufactures and develops specialized test instruments and software that measure work-related skills. The products are used worldwide in education, workforce development, allied health, and are the industry standard for work skills assessment.

• What's the difference between valpar 2 and valpar 7?

  VALPAR #2 Size Discrimination has been reduced in size so that it can be carried easily and put into a carrying case. VALPAR #7 Multi-Level Sorting is being developed so that the evaluator can set up the work sample to test just color discrimination.

• How is valpar used to establish industrial work rate standards?

  VALPAR uses Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) to establish industrial work rate standards for the work sample. Successful performance demonstrates a variety of DOL aptitudes, physical demands, and other factors.

• What does the valpar component work sample 7 look at?

  Basically VALPAR is a corporation that does a lot of industrial-rehab related assessments. They have a line of work samples that help test a person’s ability to handle a job using similar needs. The Work Sample 7 looks at sorting, color discrimination, finger dexterity, etc. It’s a great assessment, although not very holistic – an occupational...

• How is valpar used to establish industrial work rate standards?

  VALPAR uses Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) to establish industrial work rate standards for the work sample. Successful performance demonstrates a variety of DOL aptitudes, physical demands, and other factors.

• How tall is a valpar portable work sample?

  The heavy metal frame that supported the original VCWS #9 is replaced by using a standard 80-inch door. The work sample is adjusted by using chains and is adjusted to a height using the same standards as the original VCW #9.

• Why do occupational therapists use the valpar test?

  It’s a great assessment, although not very holistic – an occupational therapist who worked in industrial rehab would probably use the VALPAR as one of several assessments, in order to get a better feel for how ready the worker is to tackle a similar line of work.