Training/Evaluation Standards (TES)

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When writing a terminal objective, the training setting must be considered. The training setting

selected should be consistent with the task, but balanced against available resources and

facility constraints. Guidance on writing learning objectives is contained in the DOE Guide to

Good Practices for Developing Learning Objectives.

3.2.1

Training/Evaluation Standards (TES)

A training/evaluation standard (or equivalent document) is developed for each task selected for

training. The TES specifies elements, criteria, and conditions required for adequate task

performance. Each TES contains two parts: a training standard and an evaluation standard.

The training standard contains the task title, the terminal and enabling learning objectives, and

any applicable references. The information in the training standard is used to establish

entry-level requirements and forms the basis for training development activities. The

evaluation standard contains a performance test that includes prerequisites (to measure the

trainee's knowledge and skills on each task), amplifying conditions and standards, and

instructions to the trainee and the evaluator. The evaluation standard defines the conditions

(cues) that signal a person to perform a specific task, establishes conditions under which

actions occur, and establishes standards that measure knowledge and performance. It may

be practical to combine the information contained in the training and evaluation standards into

one document or include it in a qualification card or checklist. Figure 1 depicts the relationship

of a task to a terminal objective to a TES and the output of the TES.