Appendix B Assessment Lines of Question

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APPENDIX B

I. ASSESSMENT LINES OF QUESTION

The following Lines of Question examine the strength and maturity of the Field Element's

Facility Representative Program and the effectiveness of its Facility Representatives

(FacReps) by assessing performance at meeting the five objectives of the Facility

Representative Program. That is, once in place, how well does the Field Element implement

the Program?

1. Well-trained, qualified Facility Representatives.

Do training records show that Facility Representatives, who are listed as qualified, have the

proper education and experience, and that they have completed all qualification

requirements as specified in General Technical Base Qualification Standard, Facility

Representative Qualification Standard, and local directives? Are the qualifications

approved by line management? Do the training records show that Facility Representatives

complete all requalification requirements at the periodicity specified in the program

directive?

Are the personnel involved in training and qualifying FacReps formally identified?

What is the process used to ensure that qualified FacReps maintain or regain proficiency,

and is it effective?

How many FacReps have failed to qualify within the time allowed by the program directive?

How many have failed to requalify? What actions were taken by the responsible Field

Element Management?

How is test bank adequacy and security verified for all qualification areas and facilities?

Do written examinations challenge candidates sufficiently to ensure the proper level of

knowledge?

Does the oral examination process challenge the candidate sufficiently to verify the proper

level of knowledge of all qualification areas and facilities? Do they test the FacRep's

technical understanding of facility processes, judgement and decision-making abilities, and

ability to communicate expectations to the Contractor?

How well does the FacRep understand his/her roles and responsibilities under the Field

Element's Facility Representative Program?

What continuing training is conducted for Facility Representatives? Does it cover topics

germane to FacRep duties and responsibilities?

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