Briefing the Trainee - std10120038

DOE-STD-1012-92

instructor should prepare for the performance test by reviewing the materials that will be

used for the performance test (the OJT checklist, the evaluation standard for the task, and the

procedure). If time permits, the instructor may want to walk through the task to ensure he/she

is current on task specifics.

The instructor should ensure that required facilities, equipment, personnel, materials,

etc., will be available at the scheduled time, and that facility operations will not be adversely

impacted by the level of accomplishment specified for the performance test.

5.1.2 Briefing the Trainee

Prior to conducting a performance test the instructor should provide the trainee with an

overview of the performance testing process and explicit instructions (ground rules). That is,

the instructor should provide clear and complete instructions as to what the trainee is allowed

to do. The instructor should explain under what circumstances he/she will stop the trainee

(such as danger to personnel or equipment).

The instructor should review the evaluation standard with the trainee and explain the

standards of acceptable performance. The instructor should tell the trainee that any answer

or action that would place personnel, the facility, or system in danger is an immediate failure

of the performance test regardless of the acceptability of other responses.

5.1.3 Conducting the Performance Test

A performance test is not an instructional process. The intent is to evaluate the

trainee's skills and knowledge. To prevent performance test compromise, the instructor

should not coach or prompt the trainee by giving hints, by asking leading questions, or by

his/her actions. If a task requires the trainee to go to a location, the instructor should not

lead the way. If the evaluation standard references a procedure, that procedure should be

available to the trainee during the test but should not be handed to the trainee by the

instructor. Part of the performance test is to assess the trainee's use of procedures and

understanding of their importance. A procedure prompt by the instructor would be a method

of coaching.

With most tasks, the instructor should be able to determine if the trainee is

performing the task correctly by observing and comparing the trainee's actions to the

evaluation standard and the procedure. The instructor should evaluate if the trainee can:

Obtain the needed reference material and tools without difficulty?