Definitions - hdbk10800012

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3. DEFINITIONS

Operational Evaluation -- A documented evaluation of an individual's knowledge and skills.

The operational evaluation is a facility walkthrough that may include system and/or

component operation, or simulation of operations, during which the candidate is observed

and questioned regarding procedures, safety implications, and technical safety

requirements.

Oral Board -- An oral examination covering a broad area of knowledge (at the job level vs

task or duty area) involving the questioning of one trainee/job candidate by one or more

examiners.

Oral Board Chair -- A member of the oral board (as determined by facility procedure) who

presides over the board.

Oral Board Member -- Personnel qualified to actively participate in the oral board (as

determined by facility procedure).

Oral Checkout - An examination of a trainee's understanding relative to a specific system

or process that constitutes only a portion of the trainee's prospective job.

Oral Examination -- An examination of a trainee's knowledge during which a trainee

answers oral questions related to a knowledge requirement for the applicable learning

objectives, tasks, or qualification standard.

Program Evaluation Board -- An oral board used for the purpose of identifying problems in

a training program when poor performance by a trainee is identified.

Progress Review Board -- An oral board used to determine a trainee's progress in a

qualification/certification program. A progress review board should only cover the portions

of the program which the trainee has completed.

Qualification Standard -- A document that identifies the knowledge and skill requirements

necessary for successful completion of a qualification for a specific position.