Mast 2
From the outset, the MAST-2 system (Manual Advanced Skills Tests) has been used less frequently than the MAST-1 and Ruward-1 systems (Manual Abilities Scanning Tests). Naturally, this is not without reason.
Both the MAST-1 and Ruward-1 systems were primarily developed to provide insight into a person's manual dexterity.
Within their respective fields of application, the level of manual dexterity corresponds to the term "normal time".
The "advanced manual dexterity" of the MAST-2 system transcends the concept of "normal time".
In MAST-2, terms such as "skill", "dexterity", "competent", and "trained" are used.
Dr. R. Wilcock developed 11 tests for advanced manual dexterity. These tests are packaged in two wooden cases. The first case contains tests 1 through 10. Test 11, the so-called electrical test, is located in the second case. The Mast-2 systems were unavailable for several years. Reintegration centers showed interest in this system. We responded positively and had a number of Mast-2 systems produced.
The name suggests that this is a system that follows the Mast-2 system in ascending order. During the development of the systems, the designation "Mast-3" was chosen. However, this designation does not accurately represent the system, as it is a different system, although there are certainly similarities with Mast-1 and Mast-2. In the Netherlands, the system is known as the "Model Test Program" or "MTP".
The program comprises an objective measurement of 28 different (physical, educational, and psychological) aspects that establish a link between job requirements on the one hand and the skills and capabilities of the individual on the other. These aspects were combined in an integrated process for comparing candidates and job profiles, which can be performed using an Access-based computer program. The model test program is widely used in employment studies. The system consists of:
- Personal profile
- Job profile
- Task profile
By comparing the individual profiles, it becomes clear whether someone fits a job profile well or whether additional tasks need to be offered to further develop skills.
Based on discussions with production management and the supervisors' own analyses, it is possible to identify bottlenecks in instruction or (numerous) quality defects in production.