INFORMATION ABOUT
THE MBTI® QUALIFYING
PROGRAMME
Why is it a ‘Qualifying’ Programme?
Use of the
MBTI is restricted and controlled by its publisher, Consulting Psychologists
Press (CPP) and their
Purchasers of
the MBTI instrument and associated material are expected to:
·
have a professional reason for using
it
·
have preferably completed tertiary
course work in psychological or educational tests and measurement, or have
received documented training
·
have an understanding of the MBTI
related theory and research gained through training and individual study
The MBTI
Qualifying Programme is designed to provide you with the basic knowledge
necessary to ensure you are competent to use and interpret results from the
MBTI and that you use it ethically. It includes some basic training in tests
and measurements, as well as the specific grounding in MBTI needed for its
professional use.
Upon
successful completion of the Qualifying Programme and examination, NZAPT will
notify NZCER to register you as an MBTI user. This will enable you to purchase
MBTI instruments from NZCER. NZCER has responsibility for registering people
prior to their purchase of the MBTI. This is part of their responsibility for
supplying psychological instruments in
Criteria for Acceptance on the MBTI Qualifying Programme
To be eligible
to attend an NZAPT MBTI Qualifying Programme you must:
1.
Have
previously taken the MBTI and received proper feedback.
2.
Have
recognised tertiary qualifications and/or occupational experience in areas such
as education, careers counselling, management or organisational consultancy,
adult training, health sciences, social work, rehabilitation or pastoral care.
3.
Have
familiarity with the basic terms of Type Theory and be interested in the
Indicator.
Please ensure
that you include details of your qualifications and/or occupational experience
(as outlined above) with your registration to enable us to swiftly approve your
application. Note that NZAPT reserves the right to accept or decline
applications. No correspondence will be
entered into on this matter.
Typical Participants
Most
participants on the Qualifying Programme are professionals who are planning to
use the MBTI in their work. Typically they are psychologists, career
counsellors, marital and family counsellors, educators, management and
organisation development professionals, pastoral counsellors, professionals in
religious communities and specialists in communications.
As the
training involves advanced learning that builds on a self-understanding of
type, NZAPT recommends that the Qualifying Programme be undertaken only by
those people who have some experience of the MBTI (i.e. at a minimum have had
the MBTI administered by, and received feedback from, someone qualified in the
use of the MBTI).
Content of the Qualifying Programme
Qualifying is
a first step in the training of professionals to use the MBTI. The programme
includes:
·
History and uses of the MBTI
·
Jung's theory of psychological type
and Isabel Myers' refinement and development of this theory and its expression
in the MBTI
·
The dynamics of type descriptions
·
Basic tests and measurement including:
validity, reliability, test construction
·
The psychometrics of the MBTI and how
it differs from other psychological instruments
·
How to use, score and interpret the
results from the MBTI
·
Ethical use of the MBTI
·
An overview of type research
·
Alternative ways of presenting MBTI to
individuals and groups
The programme
does not cover Jungian psychology in general; nor does it deal, more than
briefly, with other systems which make use of psychological type concepts. It
is not designed to provide in-depth training in any single application of the
instrument, nor to provide the educational or consulting skills needed to use
the MBTI in groups or organisations.
Course Preparation
The MBTI
Qualifying Programme comprises three parts: - preparing for the training
course; the course itself; and the written examination. You are asked to
complete a Self Study Guide prior to attending the training course. This Guide
will be sent to you on confirmation of the Programme and receipt of full
payment of the programme fee.
The Self Study
Guide contains readings, exercises and self-tests. It is very comprehensive and
especially designed to help you become familiar with the basic concepts of Type
Theory; and aspects of psychological tests.
To help you
complete the Self Study Guide you will also need to read portions of three
books (see below). How much time you will need for this preparation will depend
on your past experience with the MBTI and psychological tests in general. If
you have little experience we estimate you allow about 30 - 40 hours. Those who do not complete the home study often have
difficulty keeping up during the training course and in passing the final exam.
Required
The Self-Study
Guide refers to the following three texts. You will need these as you prepare
for the course and during the course:
·
MBTI Manual: A Guide to the
Development and Use of the MBTI, 3rd Edition
(1998)
·
Introduction to Type,
6th Edition (1998)
·
Introduction to Type in Organizations
The books are available
from NZCER and an order form is included in the attached documents. Please note
that as the books are sourced from the
The Training Course
The course
includes exercises, small group work and lectures. Most people find they need
to allow time each evening to review the day's work and to prepare for the
examination.
Course Timetable
Day
1 Start
Days
2 - 4 Start
Day
5 Start
The Examination
This exam is
on the last morning of the training course. It consists of multiple choice
questions covering the material provided in the pre-course Self Study Guide and
during the training course. A score of
80% in the four key areas: History & Construction; Theory; Administration
& Interpretation; and Tests & Measures, is required to pass the
examination. Your examination results will be mailed to you within three weeks
of the completion of the training course.
NB.
Participants who are currently registered with NZCER as List C or D users are
not required to sit the exam. If you
have List C or D registration please check this out with NZCER before coming on
the course.
Becoming a Registered Test-User
Your
examination results, along with the endorsement of your trainers, are the basis
used by NZAPT for recommending you to NZCER to be a registered user of the
MBTI.
NZAPT trainers
approve or withhold their endorsement of recommending your becoming a
registered user of the MBTI on the basis of your use of the MBTI during the
course. No correspondence will be
entered into on this matter.
An application
form to become an MBTI test-user and a copy of the NZCER policy for the supply
of the MBTI will be available during the training course. NZCER does not
currently charge for this service or for advice on the use of the Indicator.
The Qualifying Programme Fee
The fee for
the programme with details of discounts for ‘early bird’ registration, NZAPT
members, and groups are given on the registration form. The fee covers
programme registration, the comprehensive APT Self Study Guide and faculty
costs; all course handout materials; and lunches, morning and afternoon teas
during the training course.
Fee Subsidy
Those
engaged in community work or whose financial circumstances mean the fee is an
obstacle to attending the programme may apply for a subsidy on the fee.
Application for subsidy should be made on the Fee Subsidy Application Form
available from the NZAPT office (Tel. 0800 756 675 or e-mail
Cancellation Policy
If, after
registering for the programme you are unable to attend, and cancel your
application, fees will be refunded as follows:
·
Cancellations advised no later than 21
days before the programme – refund of all fees paid (less an administration fee
of no more than $50)
·
Cancellations advised less than 21 days
before the programme – refund of all fees paid, less $500.
·
Should NZAPT cancel the programme, all
fees will be refunded to participants.
Applying for the Qualifying Programme
1.
Complete
the registration form and send to:
MBTI Qualifying
Programme
NZAPT
The deadline for applications is usually 6
weeks before the programme begins – see registration form for exact dates.
2.
NZAPT
will acknowledge all applications indicating whether your application has been
accepted.
3.
On
receipt of full payment of the programme fee and confirmation of the required
minimum numbers of participants you will be sent the pre-course Study Guide
(this is usually 6 weeks before the
start of the programme).
Please note
that there are a limited number of places on the programme so we recommend that
you apply as early as possible to secure a position.