Modify Existing Training Materials

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Is it appropriate to expected trainee entry-level skills and knowledge?

Does it cover the learning objectives?

Is it consistent with learning activities?

Is it compatible with the Training Development and Administration

Guide for the program?

The review and analysis of existing course material will identify materials to

be rejected, materials to be accepted without revision, and materials to be

revised. The materials that are suitable without revision should be

incorporated into the development process. Material needing revision should

be modified as described in the following section.

4.3.3 Modify Existing Training Materials. Modifying existing training materials

can minimize development time and conserve resources. The modification

process can involve two approaches: revision of existing training materials

that are free of copyright restrictions, or preparation of supplementary

material for training materials under copyright restrictions. Modification

should be considered when existing materials are incomplete or minor changes

are needed. For example:

Additional information is needed to meet the requirements of the

learning objectives and learning activities;

Minor modifications to facility systems, equipment, and/or procedures

require an update or change;

Minor changes in regulations require an update or change;

Industry operating and maintenance experiences necessitate a minor

update or change; and

Existing materials that are incomplete or require minor modification should be

modified using the following guidelines:

The style and reading level of the modification should be consistent with

the existing materials;

Modifications should be inserted into existing material where needed; and

Some redundancy may be necessary to provide continuity between the

modifications and the existing materials.