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performed infrequently and would not be encountered normally in

the course of OJT. Tasks that meet the following conditions can be

considered for simulator training:

Similarity to the actual task is required for the trainee to achieve

mastery.

Problem diagnosis under stressful situations is an integral part of

performance.

Teamwork is an important part of the task.

Training of the tasks in the OJT setting would interfere with

ongoing facility operations, would introduce unnecessary safety

hazards, or would not be encountered in the course of normal job

operations.

A simulator exists or can be obtained that sufficiently resembles

the physical and operational characteristics of the facility.

The physical performance skills and system interaction

components of the tasks are sufficiently great to require a fair

amount of repetitious practice.

Laboratory/Workshop. Training that emphasizes hands-on practical

experience in a controlled environment, but which is not necessarily

conducted at the actual job site. Laboratory/workshop training should

be considered if multiple job conditions (environment, system,

equipment, etc.) are required for task performance. Laboratories and

workshops permit application of course material by the trainees in a

hands-on environment. They are particularly effective when used to

train basic skills that support task performance. Training that meets

the following conditions can be considered for laboratory/workshop

instruction:

Tasks, elements, and skills require hands-on practice to achieve

mastery.

Constraints exist that make OJT impractical.

Classroom. Training presented to groups of various sizes, typified by

stand-up lecture, seminar, or group interaction. Classroom instruction

works well for presentation of fundamental and basic theoretical

knowledge. Because a classroom training setting does not replicate

on-the-job conditions, it is recommended that a combination of