SSC SAN DIEGO POLICY FOR TRAINING PROGRAM

Version 1.1 - 10/9/97

The purpose of the Training Program is to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals so they can perform their roles effectively and efficiently.

Training Program involves first identifying the training needed by SSC San Diego, projects, and individuals, then developing or procuring training to address the identified needs.

SSC San Diego shall:

1. Plan training activities.

2. Provide training for developing the skills and knowledge needed to perform software management and technical roles.

3. Provide the individuals in the software engineering group and software-related groups with the training necessary to perform their roles.

4. Appoint a group responsible for fulfilling the training needs of the organization.

5. Provide adequate resources and funding for implementing the training program.

6. Ensure that the members of the training group have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their training activities.

7. Orient software managers on the training program.

8. Have each software project develop and maintain a training plan that specifies its training needs.

9. Develop and revise the organization's training plan according to a documented procedure.

10. Perform the training for the organization in accordance with the organization's training plan.

11. Develop and maintain training courses at the organization level according to organization standards.

12. Establish and use a waiver procedure for required training to determine whether individuals already possess the knowledge and skills required to perform their designated roles.

13. Maintain records of training.

14. Make and use measurements to determine the status of the training program activities.

15. Make and use measurements to determine the quality of the training program.

16. Review the training program activities with senior management on a periodic basis.

17. Evaluate the training program independently on a periodic basis for consistency with, and relevance to, the organization's needs.

18. Conduct reviews or audits on the training program activities and work products and report the results.

The SSC San Diego Commanding Officer is responsible for implementing this policy.

The Software Engineering Process Office (SEPO) is responsible for maintaining this policy.