Local Scoring Training and Certificate Program

Converus offers certificates for those interested in showing competency in the following areas.

1. Local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator
2. Test Proctor+
3. Test Writing
• MCT/RCT
• HMCT
• AMCT
• DLC2
• HDLC
4. Investigative Interviewer
5. Tech Support Specialist

To see the specific requirements for each type of certification, please review the tables below.

Local Scoring Test Proctor and Administrator

This course is for those who administer and score EyeDetect tests and create and interpret test reports on the Local Scoring version of the EyeDetect Station. All videos, PDFs and documents can be applied to Local Scoring customers.

Certificate Requirements

1. Watch training modules/videos listed below
2. Take the Local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator Online test – 90 questions – 90% required

*Estimated time to completion: 3 – 4 hours

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Test Proctor+

This course is for those who administer automated polygraph (EyeDetect+) tests using a Physio Tracker v2. Sections discussing viewing or exporting polygraph charts online do not apply to Local Scoring. Local Scoring users can view polygraph charts only by exporting to NCCA.ASCII.

Certificate Requirements

1. Obtain the Local Scoring Test Proctor and Administrator certificate
2. Watch the training modules/videos listed below
3. Have access to a Physio Tracker v2
4. Take the Test Proctor+ Online test – 40 questions – 85% required (Do not need 90% to pass as a few questions will only apply to online EyeDetect users)

*Estimated time to completion: 2 – 3 hours

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Introduction to Test Writing

This is a preparatory course for the various test writing certificates and will discuss a series of test writing guidelines and steps. Overall, this course is applicable for local scoring users. A few steps reference using the online Test Manager to create, write, and assign tests. As a local scoring user, that software is replaced by the Test Editor, installed on the Local Scoring station. Please follow the instructions indicated in the local Test Editor training video and user guide to create tests rather than those referring to the online Test Manager.

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MCT Test Writer

For those needing to write tests on multiple topics in one test. Some instructions refer to the online Test Manager, which is not applicable to Local Scoring users. You will use the Test Editor installed on the EyeDetect Station – Local Scoring.

Certificate Requirements

1. Have access to a Local Scoring EyeDetect Station
2. Obtain Local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator certificate
3. Watch all videos listed in the Introduction to Test Writing course above (Intro to Test Writing and Local Scoring – Test Editor Training)
4. Watch the training modules/videos listed below
5. Take the MCT Online test – 50 questions – 85% required (Do not need 90% to pass as a few questions will only apply to online EyeDetect users)
6. Complete the MCT Practical Exercises

*Estimated time to completion: 2 – 3 hours

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Hybrid MCT (HMCT) Test Writer

For those needing to write automated polygraph (EyeDetect+) tests on multiple topics in one test. Some instructions refer to the online Test Manager, which is not applicable to Local Scoring users. You will use the Test Editor installed on the EyeDetect Station – Local Scoring.

Certificate Requirements

1. Have access to a Local Scoring EyeDetect Station
2. Have access to a Physio Tracker v2
3. Obtain the MCT Test Writer certificate (includes watching Intro to Testing Writing and Local Scoring – Test Editor videos)
4. Watch the training module/video listed below
5. Take the HMCT Online test – 20 questions – 90% required (No questions ask about online test editor)
6. Complete the HMCT Practical Exercises

*Estimated time to completion: 2 – 3 hours

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Audio MCT (AMCT) Test Writer

For those needing to write tests on multiple topics in one test for examinees that cannot read. Some instructions refer to the online Test Manager, which is not applicable to Local Scoring users. You will use the Test Editor installed on the EyeDetect Station – Local Scoring.

Certificate Requirements

1. Have access to a Local Scoring EyeDetect Station
2. Obtain the MCT Test Writer certificate (includes watching Intro to Test Writing and Local Scoring – Test Editor videos)
3. Watch the training module/video listed below
4. Take the AMCT Online test – 15 questions – 90% required (No questions ask about online test editor)
5. Complete the AMCT Practical Exercises
   *Estimated time to completion: 2 – 3 hours

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DLC2 & Hybrid DLC (HDLC) Test Writer

For those needing to write single-issue tests, either standard format or automated polygraph (EyeDetect+). Some instructions refer to the online Test Manager, which is not applicable to Local Scoring users. You will use the Test Editor installed on the EyeDetect Station – Local Scoring.

Certificate Requirements

1. Have access to a Local Scoring EyeDetect Station
2. Obtain local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator certificate
3. Watch all videos listed in the Introduction to Test Writing course above (Intro to Test Writing and Local Scoring – Test Editor)
4. Watch the training modules/videos listed below (see above)
5. Take the DLC2/HDLC Online test – 55 questions – 85% required (Do not need 90% to pass as a few questions will only apply to online EyeDetect users)
6. Complete the DLC2/HDLC Practical Exercises

*Estimated time to completion: 2 – 3 hours

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Investigative Interviewer

This is an elective course taught by Mark Handler. He teaches techniques for improving information gain in pre-test and post-test interviews. It is not specific to online or local scoring users.

Certificate Requirements

1. Obtain Local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator certificate
2. Watch the training module/video listed below
3. Take the Investigative Interviewer Online test – 85 questions – 80% required

*Estimated time to completion: 7 – 8 hours

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Tech Support Specialist

This course is for those who need to troubleshoot hardware (EyeDetect Station) or software issues on their own. Most of the course content applies to standard and local scoring users. Also, as a local scoring user, you may encounter different technical support issues not covered in this course. All local scoring-specific information can be found in the Local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator video, Local Scoring User Guide, Local Scoring Test Editor Training video, or Local Scoring Test Editor User Guide.

Certificate Requirements

1. Have access to a Local Scoring EyeDetect Station
2. Obtain the local Scoring Test Proctor & Administrator certificate
3. Watch the training module/video listed below
4. Take the Tech Support Specialist Online test – 90 questions – 80% required (Do not require 90% to pass as some questions refer to online users of EyeDetect only)

*Estimated time to completion: 7 – 8 hours

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