VCWS 8 SIMULATED ASSEMBLY
Purpose: To assess the ability to perform repetitive assembly work requiring manipulation and bilateral use of the upper extremities. The work sample simulates light work and makes the following physical demands upon the evaluee: reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, near acuity, depth perception, accommodation, and field of vision. Significant motor coordination, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity are required to perform the work sample at a competitive level.
The work sample elicits information on several work-related characteristics, including, among others, the evaluee’s ability to follow instructions; and his or her stamina, self-confidence, and motivation.
The work sample is well suited to work-hardening purposes.
Design: Hands-on work sample hardware is manipulated by the evaluee in one 20 minute exercise. The work sample requires a 110V grounded outlet.
Components: The work sample is a box 27 3/4〃 x 23 3/4〃 x 11 1/2〃 made of particle board and covered with blue, plastic laminate. It has an 18〃 diameter assembly wheel which is driven by a gear motor. The speed of the wheel can be adjusted up to 12.5 RPM. On the left side of the box is a unit assembly counter and an off/on switch. A motor speed control is located beneath the hinged lid at the rear left of the box. The front of the work sample is divided into two work trays which contain 12 assembly pins and 12 each white and black assembly parts. The work sample comes with a pad of 100 scoring sheets and a manual.
