OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements
7. Proficiency assessment: Proficiency should be evaluated and documented using a written assessment and a skill demonstration selected and developed by the Training Director and training staff. The assessment and demonstration should evaluate the knowledge and individual skills developed in the course of training. It's important to understand that "individual," not "group" testing should be accomplished. Asking the "group" questions and receiving answers from one or more group members is not acceptable.
The level of minimum achievement necessary for proficiency should be specified in writing by the Training Director as follows:
- If a written test is used, there should be a minimum of 20-30 questions. Each student should answer all questions and a minimum test score of 70% should be required.
- If a skills demonstration is used, the Training Director should fully document the tasks chosen and the means to rate successful completion.
The content of the written test or skill demonstration must be relevant to the objectives of the course. The written test and skill demonstration should be updated to reflect changes in the curriculum, and the Training Director should review and approve any updates.
Regardless of the approach or combination of approaches used, the Training Director should justify, document, and approve the proficiency assessment methods. The proficiency of those taking the additional courses for supervisors should be evaluated and documented by using proficiency assessment methods accepted by the Training Director. These proficiency assessment methods must reflect the additional responsibilities of supervisory personnel in hazardous waste operations or emergency response.
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1-8. What are the two primary methods for measuring student proficiency in safety training?
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