Performance objective: The appropriate training is delivered on a cost-effective basis within the needed timeframe.

Measure #1: The contractor shall identify each individual’s mandatory training needs (initial training) and shall verify module completion to ensure work is performed safely and effectively.

Expectation: On a fiscal year basis, the following performance levels will be applied to the percentage of active employees Laboratory-wide who have completed mandatory modules for which they have been identified.

Outstanding - >95%; Excellent - >90% to <95%; Good - >85% to <90%; Marginal - <85%

Measure #2: The contractor shall identify each individual’s mandatory retraining needs and shall verify module completion to ensure work is performed safely and effectively.

Expectation: On a fiscal year basis, the following performance levels will be applied to the percentage of active employees Laboratory wide who have completed mandatory retraining modules for which they have been identified.

Outstanding - >95%; Excellent - >90% to <95%; Good - >85% to <90%; Marginal - <85%

None.

Report on opportunities for improvement identified in the prior year’s assessment, if any.

Address any significant changes in system procedures or practices, including reason(s) for change and expected improvements.

Describe how training and educational initiatives are designed to address the knowledge and skills that employees need to meet their overall work and development objectives.

Describe how training and education, included new employee orientation, is delivered.

Describe how training and educational initiatives are evaluated and improved.

Identify opportunities for improvement and/or notable practices.

Mid-Year Status Report due by July 15, 2000. This report should discuss critical items, significant changes, and the status of the self assessment effort to date.

Year End Final Report due 45 days after calendar year.

DOE interaction on an as need basis to include the following:

Periodic meetings and communication between the Ames Group and Laboratory management staff.

Review the year-end self assessment report and determine the need for an on-site validation.