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1 . INTRODKTICi?
DESCRIPTORS OF JOB SPECIALIZATION
BASED ON JOB KNOWLEDGE TESTS
by
C. Lee Walker, Omnibus Technical Services
Jeffery A. Cantor, Lehman College, CUNY
This study was un&rtaken to detxmine if job knowledge t2s.t and training
history data could be usad to define a billet sutstructurs riflectirq specialization
on certain equipments for which a Navy Enlisted Classification
(NEC) was responsible. It was hypothesized that such specialization, if
existing, I:ould be recognized by score patterns in System Achievement
TCX6 (SATs) and by related patterns in the use of advanced training.
Specinlizat.ion, thus id5ntif ied , could be confirmed by limit.& fleet sur-
veying. The investigation produced data which suggested specialization but
more particularly it produced tours e use patterns and course/SAT score r2lationships
which provide insight into the way ships use advancad training
to support readiness. This paper presents information on the methodology
thus derived with the hope that it will provide a point of departure for
other parsons faced with devaloping training analysis methodologies.
2. APPROACH
The Poseidon Fire Control Technician (NEC 3303) was chosen as the subject
for the investigation &cause with six members per crew it provided an adequate
population for developing a methodology that could then be applied
to to larger populations. lWo basic methods of investigation were used:
(1) Reviews of Personnel and Training program Evaluation Program(PT2P)
Personnal Data ,Qstern (PDS) data and (2) discussions with training petty
officers. The PDS review data was used as a guide in the discussions With
fleet personnel.
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