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usable form, an analysis should be conducted and interpretations made.

Analysis may indicate changes or modifications needed to the training

material.

5.2.2 Perform Instructor Critiques of Training. Instructors are a unique source of

evaluation data. They can identify problems involving technical accuracy,

completeness, pace, sequence, and level of difficulty of the training materials. A

procedure for recording these problems when they occur should be established.

Problems noted and suggestions for improvement should be reported in training

critiques. The critique should be submitted by the instructor at the completion of

training segments or at any time a problem of significance is identified.

Evaluations should be performed in each training setting the instructor functions.

"Instructor Lesson Rating Form" (Attachment 34) is an example of this type of

critique.

Although instructor training critiques are a valid source of evaluation data,

recommended changes should be analyzed along with the training supervisor's

performance evaluation of the instructor and the success of trainees in completing

the segment of training.

5.2.3 Obtain Trainee Critiques of Training. Trainees can provide useful feedback for

improving presentation of course material. A questionnaire completed by trainees

after major segments of training should focus on course effectiveness and ways in

which training can be improved. It should address the pace of training, clarity of

the material, and the quality of the media.

Trainee critiques of training should be used by the instructors to improve their

performance and can be helpful when used in conjunction with instructor

performance evaluations. See "Sample Course Critique" and "Example Employee

Training Evaluation" (Attachments 35 and 36, respectively) for evaluation

instruments to be completed by trainees. See "Revision Critique Summary"

(Attachment 37) as an aid to improving the training program through the use of

trainee critiques.

The documentation of training includes preparing, distributing, storing, controlling, and

retrieving records and reports that address the training program and trainee participation.

These records and reports assist management in monitoring the effectiveness of the

training program. They also provide a historical reference of changes that have occurred

within a program due to evaluations. When documenting a training program, the training

program and trainee records are maintained and reports prepared, as indicated by the

recommended steps below.

5.3.1 Maintain Training Program Records. Training program records should be

maintained to permit review of content, schedules, and current and past