PERFORMANCE TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE
1. Performance tests are sample work situations deigned to
assess a trainee’s knowledge and skill to perform a task by
using actual equipment or training devices. To achieve this,
test instruments (job sheets) and grading criteria tools,
(checklist, rubrics, and grading scales) need to be designed and
developed.
2. Prior to conducting performance testing (job sheets, also
known as PCLs), students will be allotted sufficient time to
adequately see the skill being performed, practice the skill and
then perform the skill.
3. Performance testing under the Technical Assist Visit and
Final Evaluation Project, and high risk training evolutions will
be covered under a separate standard operating procedure.
4. Performance testing should be performed prior to knowledge
testing.
5.
Safety Precautions:
a. Ensure that the scene is safe for all personnel.
b. Floors and surfaces wetted must be carefully observed to
ensure that personnel are NOT subjected to potential injury.
c. Instructors shall IMMEDIATELY stop any event which may
lead to unsafe conditions or may cause harm to any individual.
6. All scenarios and testing will be conducted within the
schoolhouse. In some instances testing can be performed
utilizing Basic Enlisted Submarine School facilities with prior
approval from the Program Manager (i.e. Damage Control Trainer).
7. All equipment associated with the care of mock casualties
and patient care will be made available to the students no later
than one week prior to the commencement of the test.
8.
Special Instructions:
a. Performance testing will not interfere with the
student’s lunch breaks which are normally from 1130-1230.
b. Staff will ensure that an appropriate number of
additional staff is obtained to test all students in the
allotted time. Performance tests should be managed to prevent
bottlenecks.
c. Grading shall be completed using approved rubrics.
Deviations to the approved rubric are not allowed.
d. All graded evolutions must be completed and graded prior
to debriefing students. Debriefing will occur immediately
following the grading of the Job Sheet.
e. Performance checklist/rubrics will be graded and turned
in to the testing officer for the recording of grades.
f. Academic Review Boards will be conducted at the
conclusion of all testing events and only after students have
been briefed on their results.