ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Procedure Materials

Schedule 1.5 hour appointments for each person.

People sign in upon arrival

Begin as promptly as possible

Session Sign-in Sheet/pen

1. Brief welcome

  

2. Explanation of process: “I want to work with you to ensure that the decision that you’re making about getting into Heavy Equipment is the right decision for you. You may find out that being a heavy equipment operator is just what you want to do, other people will find out that it is not for them, and I will give you information that will help you decide where you might like to work, take training or study more. This is not a session on finding a job nor am I hiring people, and I am not training people. This is about finding the right fit for you. I am thinking that the entire process will take up to 1.5 hours to complete. Any questions?”

  

3. Guiding Principles (Write on board): No question is a stupid question, and what goes on here stays here..

Flipchart/whiteboard/pens

4. To begin, “What do you know about being an HEO?” Solicit suggestions from the person and record on board.

Flipchart/whiteboard/pens

5. Brief overview on the work of an HEO is provided. Use the information as a guide and script important information as necessary.

HEO Work Environment

6. Facilitate the HEO Self-Assessment: Is this the job for you? Do this orally so that the person is not discouraged because of limited literacy skills.

HEO Self Assessment – Is this the job for you?

7. Review the assessment and how the outcome of this assessment determines the next step for each person.

Pen

8. Ask people to complete the computer use assessment prior to beginning the second phase of the assessment.

Computer Use Assessment

9. Scoring of HEO Self-Assessment: Is this the job for you? To ensure that the person is making the right decision to become an HEO, the following score is required:

  • All of the questions in Section A must be answered ‘yes’.
  • All of the questions in Section B must be answered ‘no’.
  • The questions in Section C are not as critical but the preferred answer is ‘yes’ to all questions.

Technical Assessment (15 min.)

Outcomes – Technical Assessment Interview

Essential Skills Assessment (45 min.)*

Essential Skills Assessment– Answer Key