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AFH 1 · Chapter 11 · Section 11.23

Training and Development

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Training and Development — Foundation and SF 182

Training Policy

USAF Training Policy
USAF policy provides for necessary training to improve skills needed in employee performance.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervisor Training Duties
Supervisors are responsible for:
  • Determining training requirements
  • Working with the civilian personnel sections or education and training functions to identify appropriate training sources

Annual Training Survey

Annual Survey
A training-needs survey is conducted annually to provide supervisors an opportunity to project training requirements for the upcoming fiscal year.

Out-of-Cycle Requests

Out-of-Cycle OK
Supervisors may request an out-of-cycle training need at any time during the year.

Encourage Self-Pursuit

Encourage Self-Pursuit
Supervisors should encourage civilian employees to independently pursue training and education that will prepare them for promotion or develop them for career transitions.

Employee Development Specialist

EDS Available
The servicing employee development specialist is available to assist in:
  • Training needs analysis
  • Identification of methods and training sources

References

Training References
For additional information:
  • DAFMAN 36-2689, *Training Program*
  • DAFI 36-2687, *Civilian Development*

SF 182 Required for Off-Site Training

SF 182 for Off-Site
Training that is conducted away from the work site is:
  • Requested
  • Approved
  • Documented

…using Standard Form 182, *Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training*.

Training and Development — Three Sources of Training

Three Primary Sources

3 Primary Training Sources
The three primary sources of training:
  1. Agency (USAF)
  2. Interagency
  3. Nongovernment

Agency Training

Agency Training Definition
Agency training is conducted by the USAF and may include:
  • On-the-job training
  • In-house training
  • USAF formal schools

Most Effective Methods

OJT/In-House Most Effective
On-the-job training and in-house training are often the most effective because the supervisor tailors the training to meet the specific job requirements.

When In-House Is Effective

In-House Effective
In-house training is effective when a large number of employees need instruction on common aspects of occupational skill requirements.

Formal Classroom Training

USAF Formal Schools
More formalized agency classroom training is available through USAF formal schools listed in the Education and Training Course Announcements (ETCA) website.

Interagency Training

Interagency Training Definition
Interagency training includes all training sponsored by other U.S. Government agencies and may be needed if agency sources are not adequate to meet identified training needs.

Common Sources

Interagency Sources
Common sources include:
  • OPM
  • Departments of Army and Navy
  • Departments of Labor and Agriculture

Nongovernmental Training

Nongovt Training Definition
Nongovernmental sources incorporate a wide range of:
  • Seminars
  • Conferences
  • Courses
  • Workshops
  • Curricula offered by private educational institutions

Federal Order of Preference

Federal Preference Order
Federal regulations require agencies to consider and select government training sources BEFORE turning to nongovernmental alternatives.

When Nongovt Is Acceptable

When Nongovt OK
However, nongovernmental sources may be considered when:
  • Agency or interagency courses cannot satisfy a training need, OR
  • Nongovernmental training is more advantageous

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