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The TES contains two sections; Training and Evaluation.

The Training section contains the task title and number, the terminal and

enabling objectives, and the applicable references. The information contained

in this section will form the basis for the training development activities that

follow.

The Evaluation section contains a performance test that includes prerequisites,

amplifying conditions and standards, and instructions to the trainee and the

evaluator. This performance test is used to measure the adequacy of a trainee's

performance on a particular job-related task. There are several names used for

the evaluation section of this standard, each varying in format and degree of

documentation (e.g., job performance measures, qualification standards, and

OJT checklists). The evaluation section of the TES can also be used to

evaluate the performance of existing job incumbents. Incumbents may not

have had the opportunity to participate in the newly developed performance--

based training program. By evaluating their performance using the

performance test in the TES, the merit of prior training can be assessed, and

appropriate remedial training can be assigned if necessary.

It is during the development of the TES that the majority of task analysis occurs, since

many of the knowledge and skill requirements for task elements are identified while

writing these standards. The advantage of performing task analysis at this point is

twofold.

It reduces unproductive data gathering by providing early determination of

entry-level requirements and course prerequisites. This results in the

generation of a set of enabling objectives that can be provided to a training

developer.

A document is generated that establishes the performance requirements

necessary to evaluate trainee task performance.

Placing task analysis data into a computer data base will greatly facilitate the

construction of a TES. A computer program could easily sort the data and print it out

in the desired TES format. Also, the data base could be utilized to sort and organize

the knowledge, skill and abilities (KSAs) and objectives to identify areas of

commonality, and to group-related KSAs or objectives for ease of sequencing.

The TES can be formatted several ways, but should include the following components

at a minimum:

Task Number and Title - Unique number and task statement from the

Task-to-Training Matrix;