183: Training Resources Issue

Node Training Resources Issue

Definition/Typical Issues

Was the training equipment inadequate? Was there a failure to use simulators or demonstration components? Was there a failure to use equipment in training that was the same as that used on the job? Were the instructors and other personnel providing the training inadequate? Do the instructor qualifications fail to require the instructor to be able to perform the task? Was the instructor who performed the training unqualified on this task?

Examples

Example 1

  • An operator made a mistake weighing material because he used a scale incorrectly. The scale he had used in training was different from the one he used on the job.

Example 2

  • A mechanic had trouble repairing a transmitter. The repair required the operator to wear gloves and a respirator. When he had practiced during training, he did not wear any protective clothing because the training department did not have any of the required protective clothing.

Typical Recommendations

  • Use simulators when possible to provide personnel with hands-on experience.
  • If simulators are not a viable option, use models (perhaps computer models) instead. Ensure that the models are similar enough to the real equipment to avoid confusion (e.g., if a control button is actually red on the control panel, make sure it appears red on the cardboard model).
  • When possible, use the same equipment in training that will be used on the job. Personal protective equipment is a good example.
  • Ensure that proper facilities and training equipment/supplies are available for training and conducive to learning:
    • Video equipment
    • Overhead projectors
    • Interactive workstations
    • Distraction-free classrooms
  • Provide guidance for determining instructor qualifications.
  • Review current instructor qualifications for adequacy. Address any deficiencies that are found.
  • Ensure that instructors are properly qualified.
  • Define the qualifications for a trainer.

Cross-References

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