5.5. TRAINING ASSESSMENTS
Image 5. Providing constructive feedback to the student, always try to finish on a positive point
Training assessments are an important part of any TMP and provide assurance that the KSA competencies have been successfully adopted by the MA staff. Written and practical formal assessments are an important indicator for an NMAA monitoring an MA organisation that are awarding staff with qualifications. It can also be used as part of the accreditation process by the NMAA to confirm that MA organisations have staff that are competent to safely, effectively and efficiently perform IED search tasks. Since staff are required to perform IED search as part of a team, it is important to assess KSA at both individual and team levels. Assessment should be continuous during a training activity to ensure smooth progression and resolve any learning issues that may arise at the earliest opportunity. It may also be necessary for an MA organisation to assess personnel to confirm that they have the prerequisite KSA before they are hired or are about to undertake a specific task. 5.5.1.CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS Assessing KSAs can be achieved through oral, written and practical tests, exercises and simulations. Training should allow enough time and practice for students to assimilate KSAs before being formally assessed. Practical exercises should require students to apply their knowledge, use a range of search equipment, tools and training aids and display their overall attitude. Training assessments should only be conducted by qualified instructors from an accredited MA organisation.
ׁ HINT. To ensure impartiality and quality assurance, best practice is for assessments NOT to be performed by the same instructors who deliver the training, where possible.
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