EP 1130-2-510
13 Dec 96
HQUSACE, ATTN.: CECW-OM for approval. No such changes shall be incorporated without
prior approval of HQUSACE.
5-8. Training Program Schedule.
a. General. The first year of the training program consists of approximately 60% on-the-
job training at a Corps hydroelectric power project, and 40% training in trade theory and closely
related academic subjects. The next three years of the program consists of approximately 80%
on-the-job training at a Corps hydroelectric power plant, and 20% training in trade theory and
closely related academic subjects.
b. Academic Instructions. Craft persons are required to know the basic physical
principles of the equipment they use. They are also required to read and understand reasonably
complex written instructions, and be able to write legible, meaningful reports. Instructions in
academic subjects should preferably be provided by professional teachers. This could be
accomplished through a local school system if it is located nearby and is easily accessible. If
professional classroom training is not practical because of geographic distance, then
correspondence courses (Appendix G) or other delivery methods covering the same general
subjects should be provided to the trainees.
c. Plant Equipment Study. The plant equipment study is designed to provide a trainee
with the theory and operation of the hydroelectric plant equipment. Appendix G lists the topics
for formal instructions. The theory portion of the instructions may be obtained through
correspondence school courses subject to the approval of the training board. However, a
qualified trade theory instructor must be provided to the trainees to insure that the trainees are
receiving the best quality instructions and counseling.
d. On-the-Job Training. This portion of training is critical. Work habits, methods, and
techniques developed in this phase of training can make the trainee an efficient and effective craft
person. The training coordinator, in consultation with power plant superintendent, will prepare
an on-the-job schedule for each trainee. The trainee should work on as many jobs as practicable,
keeping in mind the desirability of completing a task from start to finish. Also, the trainee will be
assigned to work with craft persons who have a special capability for the assigned task.
5-9. Training Evaluation. Each trainee's progress will be evaluated periodically and at the end of
each phase as described below.
a. Periodic Evaluation. Each trainee's academic and on-the-job progress will be
continually monitored by the instructors and craft seniors. The purpose of the evaluation is to
assess the trainee's progress and the effectiveness of the instructional process. These evaluations
are necessary so that any incipient problems can be exposed at the earliest possible time. The
training coordinator should also consider evaluations from the trainee's instructors, crafts seniors
and correspondence school.
b. Phase Evaluation. At the end of each training phase (approximately six months), every
trainee will be evaluated by the training board. The evaluation will have a written portion, an oral
portion and a demonstration of practical skills, and will cover both academic and on-the-job
portions of the program. These evaluations will be used as a part of the procedure to assess a
trainee's progress for determining fitness to remain in the program, and as an input to the trainee's
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