Information for current qualification holders

Current qualification holders appear on the Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU), the publicly searchable list of current RQTU members. RQTU members agree to abide by the Code of Good Practice in Psychological Testing and to maintain their competence in testing. 

Maintenance of Competence requirements for RQTU members

What is Maintenance of Competence?

Maintenance of Competence is the method by which members of the RQTU demonstrate their continued competence in testing. Its purpose is to ensure that organisations and members of the public using the services of qualified test users can be confident of their competence, and therefore the professional standards of the services they receive.

The Maintenance of Competence system is also a valuable tool for RQTU members to ensure that they keep their testing-related knowledge and skills current, and to help identify any areas in which additional development is required.

How do I demonstrate my continued Maintenance of Competence in testing?

RQTU members are requested to read and comply with the following revised Maintenance of Competence requirements. A Maintenance of Competence Log template is provided.

• Maintenance of Competence - Requirements
• Maintenance of Competence - Examples
• Maintenance of Competence - Log Template

BPS qualified test users offering testing services

RQTU members who offer independent services can advertise their services on the list of qualified testers.

• Download the application form

General guidance documents for RQTU members

• BPS Code of Good Practice for Psychological Testing
• An Introduction to the RQTU
• Rules for membership of the RQTU