Determine Testing Limitations

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Terminal Objective - Derived from the task statement;

Enabling Objectives - Derived from the knowledge and skills identified

during task analysis;

References - Applicable procedures, technical safety requirements, etc.,

related to task performance;

Performance Test - Designed to measure mastery of the terminal objective;

Prerequisites - List of qualifications, courses of instruction, etc., that must be

completed prior to administration of the performance test;

Amplifying Conditions and Criteria - Provide clarification or amplification of

the conditions and standards stated in the objectives;

Instructions - Clear instructions to the trainee and the evaluator on how to use

the standard; and

Approval Signature - Appropriate signature and the date the performance test

is approved.

Each TES can either stand alone or be incorporated into a larger document for ease of

reference, recordkeeping, and training program description. An example of this type

of document, for a single task, is found in Attachment 12, "Sample

Training/Evaluation Standard (TES)."

The following steps are performed when developing the TES:

3.2.1 Determine Testing Limitations. The first step is to review the task and

terminal objective to determine potential testing constraints. The testing must

reflect the stated terminal objective. Constraints include availability of time,

limited work force or equipment, and inadequate resources. If performance of

an entire task would impose unreasonable demands on facilities or equipment,

develop the evaluation portion of the TES using a sample of the task elements.

If actual task performance is not feasible due to limitations, simulation of the

task should be considered. It is important to recognize that a "best

approximation" for a standard of performance is not always adequate. Key

portions of a task must be "perform" items whenever existing facility

conditions permit.

3.2.2 Determine Elements of the Task to be Tested. Step two is where task

analysis begins. The process of task analysis has often been an invisible

activity that is performed by an instructor. In many cases, this method of