Selection of Instructors

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Training Program Standards and Policies (continued)

Modify training materials based on evaluation of training program.

Instructional Capability and

*Stein, F. Instructor Competencies: The Standards. International

Qualifications (continued)

Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction; 1992.

Selection of instructors should be based on the technical and

Selection of Instructors

instructional qualifications specified in the Course-Specific

Information section of this guide. In addition to technical and

instructional qualifications, oral and written communication skills

and interpersonal skills should be included in the process of selecting

and approving instructors.

Since selection of instructors is an important task, those who share in

the responsibility for ensuring program effectiveness should:

interview possible instructors to ensure they understand the

importance of the roles and responsibilities of technical instructors

and are willing to accept and fulfill their responsibilities in a

professional manner.

maintain records of previous training, education, and work

experience.

Procedures for program evaluation will include documentation of

providing qualified instructors for generic and facility-specific

training programs.

A test bank of questions for each course that has an exam should be

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developed and content validated. As the test banks are used,

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