WAPS SSGT-Training and Ed- Training Responsibilities questions and answers

What is a must to accomplish the mission? It is something every Airmen needs throughout their career, from basic military training to technical training, to advanced skill level training and beyond? Training. With what does the AF on-the-job training (OJT) provide personnel? The opportunity to attain knowledge and skill qualifications required to perform duties in their specialty. The supervisor's primary responsibility is to plan OJT that outlines specific short-term, mission-related goals for the trainee. however on what does the overall success depend? The supervisor's ability to advise and actively assist Airmen in reaching their long-range career objectives. What are the three components of the AF OJT program? Job knowledge, Job proficiency, and Job experience. The AF OJT program consists of three components. How is the Job Knowledge component satisfied? Through a planned program of study involving CDC or technical references. The AF OJT program consists of three component. How is the Job Proficiency component developed? Hands-on training provided on the job, allowing the trainee to gain proficiency in tasks performed in the work center. The AF OJT program consists of three components. How is the Job Experience component gained? During and after upgrade training to build confidence and competence. What leads to award of higher skill levels and is designed to increase skills and abilities? Upgrade training. What AFI outlines AFSC upgrade training requirements for award of 3, 5, 7 and 9 skill levels? AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted) What must Airmen complete to be awarded the 3-skill level? An initial skills course Who is considered an apprentice? Airmen who are awarded the 3 skill level. How many personnel, who are retraining via OJT, be awarded a 3 skill level? When they complete knowledge training on all tasks taught in the initial skills course and other tasks and mandatory requirements. Who is called a Journeyman? Airmen who are awarded the 5 skill level What are the requirements for Airmen to be awarded the 5 skill level? -Must complete mandatory CDCs, if available, and applicable mandatory core tasks identified in the CFETP. -Completion of all mandatory requirements listed in the AF Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) -Must be recommended by the supervisor and approved by the commander -(Training status code F are subject to the same training requirements) What are the requirements to be a Craftsmen? -Must be at least a SSgt. -Complete mandatory CDCs, if available and complete applicable mandatory core tasks identified in the CFETP -Completion of a 7 skill level craftsmen course (If career field requires it) and mandatory requirements listed in the AFECD. -Must be recommended by the supervisor and approved by the commander. What are the requirements to be awarded the 9 skill level, a Superintendent?` -Must be at least a Senior Master Sergeant. -Meet mandatory requirements listed in the AFECD. -Be recommended by the supervisor -be approved by the commander. The unit training program is designed to ensure all Airmen recieve quality, standardized, comprehensive training, On what does the success and quality of training greatly depend? The trainee's active participation and understanding of the training program, as well as the relationship between the supervisor, trainer and trainee. The trainee is the focal point of the training program. Who works together to plan, conduct, and evaluate the trainees's efforts to become qualified to perform in their AF specialty? Unit training managers and supervisors. According to basic requirements of the unit training program, when are newly assigned personnel interviewed to determine training status and issued CDCs upon confirmation with the Course Development Student Administration Record System? Within 30 days (60 days for Air Reserve component) What are the time requirements for the work center training orientation, comprehensive trainee orientation, and training progress review with the unit training manager, supervisor, and trainee? -Work center training orientation--within 60 days of assignment (120 days for ARC) -Comprehensive trainee orientation-- within 60 days of assignment (90 dys for ARC) -Training progress review with the unit training manager, supervisor, and trainee-- at the 24th month of upgrade training. Who are the commander's key staff members responsible for overall management of the training program? They serve as training consultant to all unit members and determine if quality training programs are in effect with all sections? Unit Training Managers Who develops, manages, and conducts training in support of in-garrison and expeditionary mission requirements; advises and assists commanders and unit personnel in executing their training responsibilities; and conducts a staff assistance visit of the unit's training program when requested by the unit commander? Training managers. In addition to unit training mangers, supervisors have the single greatest impact on mission accomplishment with regard to training. What must they do and develop?` -Must share their experiences and expertise with trainees to meet mission requirements and ensure a quality training program is provided. -Develop a master training plan to unsure completion of all work center duty position requirements (for ex. 100 percent task coverage) -Must integrate training with day-to-day work center ops and consider trainer and equipment availability, training opportunities and schedules. What is neede to be selected as a trainer? -Experience and ability to provide instruction to the trainee. -Must maintain task qualification. -Complete the AF training course. What do task certifiers provide? Third party certification and evaluation of progress in the training program. What are the qualification for task certifiers? -Must be at least a SSgt with a 5 skill level or civilian equivalent. -Complete the AF training course. -Capable of evaluating the task being certified. Why is training documentation important to personnel at all levels? -Validates the status of training and task qualification. -Helps managers assess mission capability and readiness. -Defines requirements for individual career progression. What is generated for all trainees entering upgrade training for the first time? AF Form 623, Individual Training Record, six-part Folder (when required by the career field manager), or approved electronic equivalent Who maintains the training record, and ensures it is available to applicable personnel in the chain of command upon request? Supervisors Unless classified, when is the training record returned to the member? Upon separation, retirement, commissioning, promotion to MSgt, or as otherwise directed by the career field manager What is used to document an individual's training progress? the form reflects status, counseling, and breaks in training? AF Form 632A, On-the-Job Training Record Continuation Sheet, or automated version. What is the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) A comprehensive core document identifying life-cycle education and training requirements, training support resources, core and home station training, and deployment/unit type code task requirements for AF specialties. What do supervisors use to plan, prioritize, manage, and execute training within the career field and to identify and certify all past and current qualifications? Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) What does Part 1 of the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) provide? The info necessary for overall management of the specialty and is maintained as part of the work center master training plan. What does the part 2 of the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) contain?` The specialty training standard identifying the duties, tasks, and technical references to support training, core and home station training tasks deployment/unit type code tasks, and CDC requirements. What is an AF job qualification standard (AFJQS) A training document approved by the career field manager for a particular job type or duty position within an AF specialty AF Form 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, is a continuation of the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) Part 2, or AFJQS. What does this form define? Locally assigned duty position, home station training, and deployment/unit type code requirements not included in the CFETP, Part 2. Which form do evaluators use to conduct and document completion of task evaluations during training staff assistance visits, when directed by the commander, or when task certification requires validation? AF Form 803, Report of Task Evaluations Which form do supervisors use to document selected tasks requiring recurring training or evaluation? AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and Recurring Training. What employs a strategy for ensuring all work center job requirements are completed by using a master task listing? All work centers will have one established. Master Training Plan. Career development courses (CDCs) are published to provide the information necessary to satisfy the career knowledge component of training. What references are used to develop these courses? References from the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) that correlate with mandatory knowledge items listed in the AF Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) What type of information must career development coursed (CDCs) contain? Information on basic principles, techniques, and procedures common to an AF specialty. When do unit training managers ensure trainees are enrolled in required CDCs? within 45 days of in-processing (within 60 days of overseas units) When does the unit training manager issue CDC material to the supervisor and trainee, brief them on proper use of the CDC, and document the trainee's AF Form 623A or equivalent automated training record? Within 10 duty days of receipt. When must each CDC Volume be completed unless the unit training manager grants an extension due to mission requirements? Within 30 days (except for ARC and individual mobilization augmentees)