Instructors

This information establishes minimum requirements for instructor selection, training, certification, and evaluation that are applicable to all categories of instructors (e.g., Classroom, Lead Instructor (LI), Resident Lead Instructor (RLI), On-the-Job Training Instructors (OJT/OJI), Virtual Classroom (VC) Instructors, VEC webcast instructors and Computer Based Training (CBT) instructors).

Additional requirements may apply to instructors in specialized areas. Examples include curricula/courses in management training, quality, and conflict management.

The Service is committed to providing employees with high quality training. A key to attaining this critical objective is establishing and maintaining excellence in the quality of instruction provided by our instructors. Excellence in training programs is essential in developing proficient and motivated employees. Employees selected to instruct must be highly skilled and well-trained.

Employees develop valuable skills when they become instructors. Managers are responsible for creating interest and providing the proper climate within their functional area to encourage prospective instructors to apply for instructor vacancies. Managers must support instructors by releasing them from work assignments and allowing adequate time for instructors to prepare and instruct.