Evaluating Maintenance Performance: An Analysis.
Abstract
The approach was to tap the wealth of existing, but scattered, sources of available hard data concerning job performance measurements, to structure these data as they applied to the measurement of ability to perform electronic maintenance tasks, to analyze them in relation to current Air Force practice and to make recommendations for the development and tryout of effective job performance measurements for Air Force electronic maintenance. Paper and pencil testing procedures are used almost exclusively for determining which personnel are selected for training, for determining student progress while in training and for determining the promotion eligibility of personnel assigned to field maintenance units. A number of studies are cited which indicate that low correlations were obtained by comparing job task performance tests to paper and pencil theory tests and to job knowledge tests. Several studies also are cited which indicate that the traditional theory content, found in most electronic maintenance training programs, does not contribute a great deal to the ability to perform electronic maintenance tasks. A full application of the modern technology for technical training development would solve the course content problem. This technology requires a systems approach to training program development in which training objectives are based on a complete job task identification and analysis. Criterion referenced Job Task Performance Tests (JTPT) are required to determine if training objectives are achieved. However, a serious gap remains in this technology since adequate guidance is not available for the development of JTPT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA004761
Entities
People
- John P. Foley Jr.
Organizations
- Brooks Air Force Base