NCWM Field Training Program

1. NCWM Field Training Program In Service Training Guide Overall Concepts Objectives Benefits Conclusions

2. Sub Committee Participants • Mike Cleary, Chair/CA. Retired • Craig Harris Ohio • Josh Nelson Oregon • Debbie Radar Arizona • Julie Quinn MN. • Scott Simmons Co. • Agatha Shields Ohio • Paul Jordan CA.

3. Objectives • Gather subject matter experts to: • Identify the core competencies necessary to be a successful weights and measures inspector. • Develop a comprehensive field training guide comprised of those competencies linked to the handbooks. • Develop a competency based evaluation process.

4. Objectives cont. • Develop selection criteria for the Field Training Inspectors (FTI) those who will manage the field training and their relationship to supervision/management. • Develop a Routine Observation Form to document basic desirable employee skills during the training period. • Develop a detailed rating system for performance for the ROF. • Develop a rating system for the core competencies checklist.

5. Objectives Cont. • Produce the core competencies rating checklist, tied to the handbooks and time frames for completion of each of the four phases of training. • Compile all of the documents necessary and organize the package so as to provide a standard basic uniform package for the states to use in the implementation of a successful field training program. • Provide support for the implementation of the program locally, including consideration of local needs.

6. Project Status Complete Routine Observation Form Detailed Rating for ROF Rating methodology, a competency based evaluation scale Field Training Inspector selection criteria interpersonal skills.

7. In Development In service training guide and checklist for competency. Overall organization of the package to create the model. Training of the trainers and support of local needs.

8. Benefits of a Standardized Program • Ensures all new staff consistency of training under the guidance of a senior inspector. • Enhances the professionalism of your staff • Provides solid documentation that training has in fact been provided and the result of the training. • Provides solid documentation of any deficiencies of the trainee in the event of a negative hire.

9. Benefits of a Standardized Program • Protection of your department from lawsuits based on lack of proper training and vicarious liability issues. • Provides lateral opportunities for those selected to act as Field Training Inspectors prepares them for supervisor positions. • Ensures that the public we serve have the most competent well trained government regulators in the marketplace. • Ensures agencies hiring laterally that the candidates who have been through such a program are competent.

10. Conclusion • This is a big project but it is something that is possible. • We all will benefit from staff that is properly trained and screened for any potential negative tendencies or lack of ability. • I just need the technical input and enthusiasm to make this happen.

11. Mike Cleary Contact Information mcleary55@sbcglobal.net (916) 483-8498