Scheduling of Training

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When personnel performance deficiencies are the result of inadequate training and additional or

improved training could reduce or eliminate these deficiencies.

Individual training needs should be identified by line managers and supervisors with training

organization assistance. This identification of individual training needs may consist of comparing

education, training, and experience to position description requirements, observing on-the-job

performance, or testing individuals.

5.7 Scheduling of Training

Training schedules should maximize learning effectiveness and result in the efficient use of instructors,

facilities, and equipment. Training also should be scheduled to minimize the impact on line organization

activities.

Instructor selection and training assignments should be included in the scheduling process. Instructor

assignments should be made on the basis of those with the most appropriate technical competence and

instructional capabilities. Variation in instructional assignments should be considered to develop the

instructor's skills and knowledge.

Training schedules and instructor assignments should be established and published far enough in

advance to permit instructor planning, technical and administrative preparation, and material

preparation. Training schedules should also be published sufficiently in advance to permit adequate

preparation and planning by trainees and their supervisors. Schedules should include time for test

preparation and correction, subsequent trainee review, record keeping, trainee assistance and

remediation, and self-study. Schedules should also be flexible to permit adding or changing content or

repeating selected portions based on trainee performance.

5.8 Training Program Delivery

Training programs may be delivered in several ways, including classroom lecture, seminar, discussion,

case study, satellite delivery, interactive-video or computer-based training, individual self-study,

laboratory or simulator instruction, and on-the-job observation and supervised practice. The

instructional method(s) for a particular training program should be selected by the type of learning

involved and the level of proficiency required.

All necessary training materials should be developed and approved before training is conducted.

Training materials promote consistency in training by specifying the method of instruction, learning

objectives, schedule and sequence of instruction, and evaluation methods and standards. However,

training content may be modified to meet the specific needs and limitations of each class. Policies

should be established and control exercised to ensure that training materials are used in a uniform

manner by instructors and that all changes are approved by training supervision or a defined review

process.