OSC 2007 Evaluation Report

2007 OSC Readiness Training Program Evaluation Report
Knowing and Using the National Contingency Plan
Instructors: Thanne Cox, EPA Region 9
Paul Peronard, EPA Region 8
This course was designed to help OSCs understand their authorities under the NCP during removal
actions, and especially during emergency response actions. The course also informed OSCs how to
conduct themselves within state and local incident command structures. The course focused on legal
duties and responsibilities of OSCs through presentations and interactive exercises. Topics included the
National Response System, operational implementation of the NCP, and legal questions related to OSCs’
provision of direction during a response action.
Number of Participants Who
Pre-registered
Participation and Average Grade
Number of Participants Who
Signed Course Roster
Number of Evaluation
Forms Submitted
Average
Grade
82 79 58 4*
* The grade displayed is the average of the grades provided on the evaluation forms, where
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, and 5 = Excellent.
Summary of Evaluation Results
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Overall, the presentation
of the course was
appropriate for my level
of experience.
The content of the
course is relevant to my
job responsibilities.
The course had a good
balance of lecture
material, visual aids,
case studies, and
discussion time.
The handout materials
were clear, legible, and
helpful.
The course materials will
be useful as a reference
for my job.
This course should
continue to be offered at
future training programs.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A
The pie chart below illustrates the percentages of students for the training course by job title. EPA OSCs
and other regional removal and emergency response support staff represented 55 percent of the students.
Thirteen members of the RSC attended this course.
C-73 Comments about Individual Training Courses