Summary
In this chapter, we introduced a training model to use with operator training simulators. This model has been used in the industry for decades and has been adapted and modified along the way to suit many plants.
We started by highlighting the importance of planning for training well before the OTS has been delivered to run a successful training program.
We introduced two main documents that every project should establish:
- Training and competency philosophy
- Training plan
In the first document, the OTS training is detailed, including how it will fit in with an organization's training philosophy, showing clearly how the competency levels are planned to be achieved. In the second, training for every training course broken down to each day is explained.
After that, we listed some important criteria for a successful training program.
A sample training matrix was then shown. It can be used as a template to show how every trainee has achieved the...