Upgrade Training and Skill Levels
Purpose
Skill Level Award
Upgrade training leads to award of higher skill levels and is designed to increase skills and abilities.
Reference Documents
AFSC upgrade training requirements for award of 3-, 5-, 7-, and 9-skill levels are outlined in:
- AFMAN 36-2100, *Military Utilization and Classification*
- DAFMAN 36-2689, *Training Program*
- The applicable CFETP
Apprentice (3-Skill Level)
3-Skill Level
Airmen must complete an initial skills course for award of the 3-skill level.
Retraining via OJT
Retraining into an AFSC may be accomplished via OJT training alone, only when:
- Specified in the retraining instructions
- Approved by the career field manager or career field functional manager (Air Reserve Component)
Personnel retraining via OJT may be awarded a 3-skill level when they:
- Complete knowledge training on all tasks taught in the initial skills course
- Complete other tasks and mandatory requirements
Journeyman (5-Skill Level)
5-Skill Level Requirements
Airmen must:
- Complete mandatory CDCs, if available
- Complete applicable mandatory core tasks identified in the CFETP
- Meet all mandatory requirements listed in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD)
Additionally, the member must be:
- Recommended by the supervisor
- Approved by the commander
TSC F
Individuals in retraining status (Training Status Code F) are subject to the same training requirements.
Craftsman (7-Skill Level)
7-Skill Level Requirements
To be a craftsman, the member must:
- Be at least a Staff Sergeant Select
- Complete mandatory CDCs, if available
- Complete applicable mandatory core tasks identified in the CFETP
- Complete a 7-skill level craftsman course (if career field requires it)
- Meet mandatory requirements listed in the AFECD
Additionally, the member must be:
- Recommended by the supervisor
- Approved by the commander
TSC G
Individuals in retraining status (Training Status Code G) are subject to the same training requirements.
Superintendent (9-Skill Level)
9-Skill Level Requirements
For award of the 9-skill level, the member must:
- Be at least a Senior Master Sergeant
- Meet mandatory requirements listed in the AFECD
- Be recommended by the supervisor
- Be approved by the commander