Prepare a Task-to-Training Matrix

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decisions will be made at this point that will determine the amount of time and

resources that will be dedicated to subsequent activities.

Selection or deselection of tasks for training should be based primarily on the

results of the job analysis. Care should be taken to ensure that training needs

are considered and training requirements, originating from regulatory sources,

are included.

The purpose of a Task-to-Training Matrix (TTM) is to provide one document that can

be used to guide the maintenance of a training program. It provides a ready reference

for evaluating the impact of procedure changes, criteria for selecting tasks for training,

updated technical information, revised learning objectives, etc. The matrix should

contain information for all tasks, whether selected for training or not. All related

training and reference material should be included for the tasks selected for training.

Tasks not selected for training should be listed in a separate section of the matrix and

should include only related reference material. For new training programs, the matrix

should be initiated following collection of job analysis data. As the later phases of the

SAT are completed, additional information should be identified for inclusion into the

matrix. For existing training programs, the TTM should be completed for all

applicable training material (initial and continuing) and related references. This

information provides the basis for analysis of existing training materials. Attachment

6, "Task-to-Training Matrix" provides an example.

At this point in the analysis phase, a comparison of existing training materials should

be conducted. This is best accomplished using a committee made up of at least three

SMEs and one or two knowledgeable people from the training organization. Existing

lesson plans, lesson guides, OJT guides, and test questions, etc., should be compared

to the criteria included in the process discussed in Section 3 of this Handbook to

ascertain whether the existing materials are adequate.

2.5.1 Using the list of tasks selected for training, and the applicable operating

procedures, review existing training materials for the following:

Training material exists that addresses the tasks identified for training;

Terminal objectives are included and are accurate and consistent with

the task statement;

Standards for qualification are consistent with the terminal objectives;