Valpar Component Work Samples

SOLD OUT - VCWS01	Small Tools (mechanical) assesses the ability to make precise finger and hand movements and to work with small tools in tight or awkward places.
SOLD OUT - VCWS02	Size Discrimination assesses the ability to perform work tasks involving size discrimination, manual dexterity and finger dexterity.
SOLD OUT - VCWS03	Numerical Sorting assesses the ability to perform work tasks involving sorting, categorizing and filing by number arrangement and using numbers and numerical series.
SOLD OUT - VCWS04	Upper Extremity Range of Motion assesses upper extremity range of motion and work tolerance in the upper body.
SOLD OUT - VCWS05	Clerical Comprehension and Aptitude assesses a variety of clerical work skills.
SOLD OUT - VCWS06	Independent Problem Solving assesses the ability to pay attention to detail and to compare and discern differences among variously colored geometric designs.
SOLD OUT - VCWS07	Multi-Level Sorting assesses the ability to make rapid sorting decision involving several levels of visual discrimination of color, numbers, letters and combinations of these.
SOLD OUT - VCWS08	Simulated Assembly assesses the ability to perform repetitive assembly work requiring manipulation and bilateral use of the upper extremities.
VCWS09	Whole Body Range of Motion assesses whole body range of motion, agility and stamina through gross body movement of the trunk, arms, hands and legs
SOLD OUT - VCWS10	Tri-Level Measurement assesses work skills related to inspection and measurement tasks, ranging from simple to precise.
SOLD OUT - VCWS11	Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination assesses the ability to move the eyes, hands and feet in coordination.
VCWS12	Soldering & Inspection (electronic) assesses the ability to use small tools and to make precise hand and finger movements in close coordination with the eyes.
SOLD OUT - VCWS15	Electrical Circuitry & Print Reading assesses work skills related to understanding and working with electrical circuits.
VCWS16	Drafting assesses drafting and blueprint reading skills.
SOLD OUT - VCWS17	Pre-Vocational Readiness Battery is designed to cover a wide range of populations from cognitively disabled to special needs students with specific learning disabilities.
SOLD OUT - VCWS19	Dynamic Physical Capacities assesses various physical capacities while simulating work of a shipping and receiving clerk.
SOLD OUT - VCWS201	Physical Capacities & Mobility Screening evaluation assesses quickly a number of work-related physical capacities.
SOLD OUT - VCWS202	Mechanical Assembly/Alignment and Hammering assesses work skills that require proper selection, placement and use of a variety of hand tools.
VCWS203	Mechanical Reasoning and Machine Tending assesses work skills involving machine tending, positioning and guiding items into a machine or under a needle; and assembling and disassembly using hand tools.
SOLD OUT - VCWS204	Fine Finger Dexterity assesses the ability to perform work tasks that require a high level of finger dexterity.
VCWS205	Independent Perceptual Screening (Spatial Aptitude) assesses the ability to envision geometric forms and to comprehend two dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects.

B-Kits — modification of VCWS for persons with visual impairments — are also available for Work Samples 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, and 10. More Information

See also Sharing the Commitment, Valpar Component Work Samples Uses in Allied Health.

Valpar's Component Work Samples have earned an excellent reputation since their initial introduction in 1973. (read: Temporal Reliability of Selected Valpar Component Work Samples,Learning Curve Studies.) Work Samples are generalized work-like tasks that are administered under specific instructions. The challenge and gamesmanship that each Work Sample presents stimulates the client to put forth their best effort. Language and reading requirements are low, so they do not present barriers. The scores are interpreted in a variety of ways, including MTM standards, DOT Worker Qualification Profiles and norms.

Reporting Patients' Work Abilities: How the Use of Standardised Work Assessments Improved Abstract: Reporting patients' work abilities accurately is essential in the rehabilitation process. Work assessment and rehabilitation require occupational therapists to be skilled in the use of valid and reliable assessment tools to support clinical reasoning. The aim of this study was to ascertain if the use of two standardised work assessments (SWAs) improved the quality of the information recorded about patients' work abilities. Case note review using a local standard and audit tool was carried out before (n = 42) and after (n = 41) use of the Valpar Component Work Samples and the Worker Role Interview. Anecdotal evidence was also collected. The results demonstrated an improvement in the reporting of most of the areas matched against the standard and the anecdotal evidence was supportive of the use of SWAs. It was concluded that the use of SWAs by skilled occupational therapists improved the reporting of patients' work abilities. © British Journal of Occupational Therapy 2004 Volume: 67 Number: 3 Page: 129 -- 132 Publisher: The College of Occupational Therapists

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