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Planning a fair signage skills assessment

A short, relevant assessment can add useful evidence, provided candidates know what is expected and the task reflects the real job.

Test the real requirement

Choose a task linked to regular work rather than an obscure process that only tests familiarity with one setup.

Keep it proportionate

Set a clear time limit, supply safe equipment and avoid asking candidates to produce saleable work.

Use shared criteria

Score preparation, accuracy, safe working, finish and problem solving against the same criteria for everyone.

Combine evidence

Use the assessment alongside employment examples and conversation; one unfamiliar machine should not erase broader capability.

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