Given the diverse array of purposes listed above, it seems logical to conclude that the results sought from the training would also be diverse. The partners need to clearly define the reasons for this training as well as the expected results. For example:
The provincial representatives responsible for various training areas should work with the training institutions and trainers to define clear evidence of these standards. A practical approach to this might be a working session between government staff and subject matter experts or instructors to collaborate on identifying practical sources of evidence and collection processes.
Once the purpose for training has been clarified, boundaries set for the standards, and acceptable evidence agreed upon, then the committee can agree on a rating system. Some standards will require an absolute yes or no. Others can be viewed with varying degrees of acceptability but typically not more than five (e.g., not acceptable to more than acceptable) Some committees agree to rate each by a score, usually from 1 to 10. These can be compared, averaged or both. Notes can be included for later discussion.