JA43-4 - Barksdale - Wastewater Training Requirements ver02 - 22 Oct 10.pdf

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-1

Barksdale AFB ver02 22 Oct 10

ATTACHMENT JA43-4

Barksdale AFB

Training Requirements for

Wastewater Collection Systems

The new system owner (SO) shall provide training to government personnel as requested to ensure that such personnel are fully capable of operating and properly certified to operate the system in the event that the Government must resume operations, temporarily or permanently, for any reason.

The majority of the training required for personnel will be hands-on job site training.

Students will be trained to the level defined in Table 2 Master Task List (MTL) at the end of this document. All students for job site training and/or classroom training will have prior working knowledge of the tasks contained in the MTL.

JA43.1 Minimum Training Requirement

JA43.1.1 Training Plan

The SO shall submit a training plan to the Administrative Contract Officer (ACO) for approval by the government. All approved training is subject to onsite review by government quality control personnel. Each plan shall contain:

A description of all course instructional blocks. Each task requirement (or combination thereof) listed in Table 2 MTL shall be uniquely developed into two specific course offerings. One course instructional block shall meet the needs of Upgrade Training (UGT); the other shall meet the need of Proficiency Training. (See paragraph JA43.1.14 & JA43.1.15 for details on both training criteria)

Note: Each course instructional block shall be logically assembled using all tasks necessary to complete a specified training objective. Any qualifications (prerequisites) needed to attend a particular course as well as any required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) must be clearly identified by the SO within the instructional block description.

Lesson Plans and Performance Objectives for all task requirements or logical grouping of tasks.

Note: Plans and objectives shall be reviewed and approved by the government. As a minimum, developed plans/objectives shall:

1. Use discernable trade language.

2. Identify specific learning objectives.

3. Identify required tools and equipment (to include student personal protective equipment requirements) needed to perform the task.

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-2

4. Contain appropriate performance evaluation checklists to measure task performance as outlined in the Career Field Education Training Plan (CFETP) and the Quality Training Package (QTP) for each utility system career field.

A proposed one-year schedule of course offerings necessary to meet government training requirements. The proposed schedule shall clearly identify each course’s target audience (UGT or Proficiency Training as well as all proposed prerequisites.

A list of instructors capable of administering the intended training. (See paragraph

JA43.1.5)

A list (to include addresses and phone numbers) of all fixed training locations and facilities. If On-The-Job-Training (OJT) or Formal Classroom training is necessary to conduct various courses, the SO shall identify the titles of those courses and method of delivery in the training plan. A list of OJT sites will not be necessary for inclusion in the submitted training plan but may be required by the government at a later date for emergency contact purposes.

Exception: the SO shall list those fixed OJT locations such as power plants in the submitted training plan.

JA43.1.2 Training Criteria/Standards The SO shall follow industry accepted instructional methods to train and educate students.

As a minimum, SO trainers shall:

Plan, conduct, and document training by preparing and using Lesson Plans and Performance Objectives; giving trainees theory, background information, and hands-on education to enhance training performance.

Train students as outlined in Table 2 MTL.

Comply with Air Force Social Actions and Human Relation standards. In general, the SO shall provide a training environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, drugs, and alcohol abuse. It shall provide equal opportunity and treatment for all government trainees irrespective of color, national origin, race, ethnic group, religion, or gender.

Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements. The government shall utilize applicable OSHA and supplemental AFOSH requirements as a baseline for conducting periodic training-site inspections (See paragraph JA43.1.13). In such cases where Air Force directives exceed specified OSHA requirements (IAW AFI 91-301, AF Occupation & Environmental Safety Fire Protection, & Health Program), those AF directives will be listed in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1

AF Directives that Exceed Specified OSHA Requirements

None

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-3

JA43.1.3 Training Implementation Timeline

Every effort shall be made to begin course offerings no later than (NLT) 60 days following the completion of the transition period.

JA43.1.4 Training Roles and Responsibilities (General)

JA43.1.4.1 System Owner

Administers training as requested by the government.

Provides all necessary resources (site locations, expendable materials, required equipment, etc) in which to conduct training. [See JA43 1.12 for Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) exclusion]

Develops course schedules; provides required instructional blocks for both UGT and Proficiency Training.

Develops course prerequisite requirements; instructs those not meeting prerequisite/skill requirements to return to their assigned units.

Provides hands on job site training or formal classroom training for all assigned government utilities personnel not to exceed the quantity to be trained listed in Table 2

MTL.

Appoints primary and alternate points of contact (POC) to oversee program goals and objectives. Submits information on POCs (name, phone number, and methods of contact) to the government.

Works directly with the government to ensure course schedules are clearly identified, student requirements are effectively programmed, and prerequisites are met.

Coordinates with the government when trainees are ready for task(s) evaluation(s).

Provides the government with feedback on student performance by completing Air Force Form 803, Report of Task Evaluation and submitting it to the government within 10 working days of course completion. Submits forms via mail or any other government approved channel.

JA43.1.5 Trainer Qualification Requirements

The SO shall:

Submit a list of instructors and their credentials to the government for review and approval. The information shall include, as a minimum, years of work experience, instructional background, and credentials attained.

Advise the government of any changes to the instructor list (i.e. instructor additions/deletions). Does so within 10 working days; submits information via mail or any other government approved channel.

JA43.1.6 Training Reference Material

JA43.1.6.1 Use The SO shall use the best engineering and management practices to develop an appropriate lesson plan/performance objective. All lesson plans/performance objectives must be

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-4

reviewed and approved by the government. A typical course instructional block example can be found in the Career Field Education Training Plan (CFETP) Quality Training Package (QTP). A current copy can be obtained from Air Force e-Pubs @ http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/CFETP3E0X1.pdf for the Electrical career field or http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/CFETP3E4X1.pdf for the Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance career field.

JA43.1.6.2 Acquirement Table 2 MTL will make reference to several AF Standards/References relevant to a specific numbered task on the list. SOs that do not have or have limited Internet capability, may request training reference material acquisition support from the government in the form of:

Access to specified "gov" Uniform Resource Locators (URL) addresses.

Hard copies of reference material.

A specified combination of both limited URL access and hard copy reference material.

JA43.1.7 Training Assessments

Assessments may also be conducted by the SO prior to the start of each instructional block. Such assessments, if conducted, shall be used to determine whether training prerequisites were met and the student possesses enough experience to safely complete the block of instruction. Students assessed by the SO as not meeting prerequisite requirements may be refused training. In such cases, the SO shall:

1. Instruct students to return to their unit of assignment.

2. The SO shall also complete and submit an Air Force Form 803, Report of Task Evaluation to the government. In cases of training denials the SO shall provide the student’s name, course denied, and reason for denial. This form shall be submitted to the government within 10 working days of training denial. SO submits information via mail (preferred) or any other government approved channel to the civil engineer unit training manager, the Operations Flight Superintendent, and the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

JA43.1.8 Training Evaluations Evaluations are used during and after training to determine if training was successful. They also let trainees know how well they are progressing. Structured training frequently uses a combination of performance/written evaluations to measure whether trainees have met their performance objective(s). Training task are met when the trainee has met the performance objective IAW the performance evaluation criteria specified for each task training objective in Table 2 MTL..

JA43.1.8.1 Performance/Written Evaluations The SO shall use performance evaluations to measure the effectiveness of course material. A performance evaluation is a formal ―observed‖ appraisal of a student’s hands-on performance as it applies to meeting a predetermined standard. The SO may develop and administer written evaluations to measure appropriate levels of task knowledge. Such evaluations will likely be used during classroom settings to ensure task knowledge objectives have been attained.

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/CFETP3E0X1.pdf http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/CFETP3E0X1.pdf http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/CFETP3E4X1.pdf

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-5

JA43.1.9 Training Adjustments

JA43.1.9.1 Course Schedule Changes/ Individual Cancellations

Unforeseen changes in business company demands, daily workload requirements, and inclement weather often result in course changes and cancellations. In cases where the company’s demands and/or non-emergency workload adjustments require the SO to request course schedule changes, the SO shall notify the government NLT 10 working days prior to the course’s original start date. In cases of an emergency workload increase, the SO shall notify the government as soon as possible but preferably NLT 48 hours prior to course start time. Inclement weather is considered unavoidable and courses may be cancelled/rescheduled by the SO as deemed appropriate.

The government has an obligation to inform the SO of any student cancellations. Student cancellations of a non-emergency nature (i.e. scheduled leaves. noted TDYs, etc.) shall be done no later than five working days prior to the course start date/time. Government student cancellations of an emergency nature (unscheduled military requirement, sickness, etc) shall be done as soon as possible.

JA43.1.9.2 Course Curriculum Changes

In cases where course curriculum adjustments are required, the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) shall submit to the SO a comprehensive list of those changes. The SO, after reviewing the list, shall present to the ACO a proposal for providing the requested changes.

Following coordination and approval of the modification, the SO shall implement changes to the affected course curriculum in time for the next course offering.

JA43.1.10 Training Categories

As stated throughout this JA43-3, it is imperative that all government training be planned, developed, implemented, and managed using a structured approach. Although many training avenues exist to deliver such training, the two most commonly employed mediums are Formal Training and On-the-Job Training (OJT). The SO may develop and use a combination of formal training and OJT.

JA43.1.10.1 Formal Training

Formal training can be described as a process of teaching students specific skills under defined conditions in pursuit of a task certification. More specifically, formal training is defined simply as training conducted in either a classroom and/or on a dedicated training site. The SO shall make every attempt to provide formal training when and wherever possible to satisfy the lower levels of learning (cognitive, comprehension, and application) before engaging in task training.

JA43.1.10.2 On-The-Job (OJT)

OJT can best be described as jobsite conducted, hands-on, over the shoulder training designed to certify trainees on specific tasks. Although not quite as regimented as formal training, OJT still remains a structured event and must be administered by means of a logical and systematic process. When the SO chooses to use OJT as a training medium, they shall use a structured approach (i.e. lesson plans/performance objectives) as a way to deliver necessary task knowledge prior to the OJT. The SO shall deliver this task knowledge

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-6

to the student prior to any scheduled OJT session. Unless otherwise stipulated by the government, all task certifications shall be conducted on the OJT training site upon completion of each OJT session.

JA43.1.11 Transportation Requirements

The SO shall be responsible for student transportation requirements while on the training site. Cost for the SO provided transportation is considered part of the total cost of SO provided training.

The government shall be responsible for providing student transportation to and from contract training sites. The government shall refer to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) for guidance in cases where trainee travel exceeds acceptable driving distances.

JA43.1.12 Training Resources

The government shall provide all Personal Protective Equipment necessary to meet training objectives. Accordingly, it will be the student’s responsibility to bring all PPE identified in the Instructional Block Description (see paragraph JA43.1.1) to the scheduled training. It is the government’s responsibility to ensure all PPE conforms to OSHA standards. The SO shall be responsible for all other resources needed to conduct scheduled training.

JA43.1.13 Air Force Occupation Safety & Health (AFOSH) Evaluations & Inspections

System owner is responsible for compliance with OSHA and any supplemental AFOSH standards specified by the government. The Air Force’s interest is to protect its personnel training under the Utility Privatization SO. Accordingly, the Air Force must ensure a safe and healthy training environment for its personnel.

To ensure appropriate training environments are maintained, government safety, fire protection, and bioenvironmental engineers may enter the SO’s training site to assess the training conditions of its Air Force personnel. Such visits shall be coordinated through the ACO.

Air Force safety, fire protection, and bioenvironmental engineers do not have the authority to direct contract training activities unless conditions exists that present’s imminent danger to Air Force personnel. Inspection results will be forwarded to the ACO, COR. and SO for review and action as needed.

JA43.1.14 Upgrade Training (UGT)

Mandatory training that leads to attainment of a higher level of proficiency. UGT is required for members after completing the apprentice course for the award to journeyman (higher level). The intent is to provide members a level of training that ensures they can perform the task during normal and emergency repair operations without supervision.

JA43.1.15 Proficiency Training

Additional training provided to personnel to increase their skills and knowledge. The intent is to provide members the opportunity to complete tasks identified in Table 2 MTL to ensure these members will maintain proficiency in a particular task.

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-7

JA43.1.16 Guest Instructors

There may be occasions when, through prior coordination and approval, the SO allows a representative of the government to act as a ―guest instructor‖. In such cases, the guest instructor must first present any verifying work and instruction experience credentials on the selected topic for the SO to review. Due to its potential impact on contract deliverables, all guest instructor requests shall first be coordinated with the ACO.

JA43.1.17 Classroom Protocols / Student Discipline

The ultimate responsibility for classroom discipline lies with the course instructor. Students shall adhere to any instruction (given by the instructor or designated representative orally or in writing) that is not illegal, immoral, or unsafe. Rules and consequences shall be clearly stated by the SO within the Instructional Block Description and reinforced during the opening of each class. To assist with classroom protocols and student discipline, the ranking military member shall be responsible for the class and be prepared to assist the instructor as necessary. In cases where issues of military protocol apply, the ranking military member may act on the inappropriate conduct of the student(s). Any grievances relating to classroom protocols/student discipline shall first be handled through the course instructor.

Unresolved issues shall be addressed through the government.

JA43.1.18 Glossary of References, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

JA43.1.18.1 References

- AFI 36-2201, Vol 3 Air Force Training Program, On-The-Job Training Administration

- AF Form 803, Report of Task Evaluation

- AF Form 623a, On-The-Job Training Record Continuation Sheet

- AFI 91-301, AF Occupation & Environmental Safety Fire Protection, & Health Program

JA43.1.18.2 Abbreviations and Acronyms

The following list of abbreviations and acronyms may or may not be used in the text of the JA43-3 document but may be referenced in Table 2 MTL or other utility system JA43s:

AF – Air Force

ACO – Administrative Contracting Officer

AFI – Air Force Instruction

AFQTP – Air Force Qualification and Training Package

AF(J)R – Air Force (Joint) Regulation

AFJMAN – Air Force Joint Manual

AFOSH – Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard

AWWA – American Water Works Association

COR – Contracting Officer Representative

IAW – In Accordance With

L&C HB – Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook

MTL – Master Task List

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-8

Mfg Manual/Instr – Manufacturer’s Manuals and Instructions

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

SO – System Owner

STS – Specialized Training Standard

TDY – Temporary Duty

UGT – Upgrade Training

UTC – Unit Type Code

UP – Utility Privatization

UPC – Uniform Plumbing Code

URL – Uniform Resource Locator

JA43.1.19 Terms

On-the-Job Training (OJT)—Hands-on, "over-the-shoulder" training performed by the trainee and observed by the trainer to determine if trainee has mastered the task to AF standard and is ready to be certified in that task.

Specialty Training Standard (STS)—An Air Force publication that describes skills and knowledge that an airman in a particular career needs on the job. It further serves as an official ―contract‖ between the Air Force education and training process and the actual student to illustrate the overall training requirements for an Air Force career field that formal Air Force schools are required to teach.

Trainer— A trained person who teaches personnel to perform specific tasks through OJT and/or classroom instruction methods.

Table 2 Master Tasks List (MTL)

Wastewater Collection System – Air Force Specialty (3E4X1)

OFFERORS NOTES:

1. This document corresponds to the CFETP 3E4X1 Part I and II dated 13 March 2009.

2. It is not the government user’s intent that an individual course be developed for each listed task. Conversely, it is strongly suggested that the offeror logically group similar-type tasks into a series of course instructional blocks. A typical course instructional block example can be found in the Career Field Education

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-9

Training Plan (CFETP) Quality Training Package (QTP). A current copy can be obtained from Air Force e-Pubs @ http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/CFETP3E4X1.pdf

3. A variety of references may be used to develop course instructional block curriculum (to include identified Air Force standards and reference material).

Regardless of the choice, any curriculum developed shall reflect only those approved standards/techniques used throughout the industry. Questions relating to the description of a particular task requirement (to include queries on proposed training standards, methods, and instructional block composition) shall be forwarded to the contracting officer for consultation and clarification.

4. The intent of each task below is to provide military members the opportunity to meet mandatory upgrade training (UGT) requirements as prescribed in the CFETP. To include qualification training (QT) proficiency deemed necessary by the Career Field Manager.

* This is a mandatory core tasks that must be completed by members in Upgrade Training (UGT).

Task # Task Title/Performance Objective/Evaluation

Student Required Frequency

Proficiency Upgrade

Trainee Quantity

Total Hours

Trainee Quantity

Total Hours

TASK 17 – WASTEWATER SYSTEM AF Standards/Technical References:

UFC 3-240-02N/03N, 3-240-07/08/09.

*17.2.1 Task Title: Install or repair exterior wastewater cast iron or plastic pipe.

To include, establish trench grade, pipeline slope, backfill trenches, and drain excavations.

Performance Objective: Adhere to all safety procedures. Properly excavate, shore, and remove debris to expose pipe. Ensure approved materials are used. Backfill and compact trench to restore to natural setting.

Performance Evaluation: Trainee can determine step.

Annual 7 4 18 4

Master Task List (MTL) Revised October 2010 by AFCESA/ CEOF CFM for 3E4X1

BARKSDALE AFB, LA AIR FORCE UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ATTACH JA43-4

ATTACHMENT JA43-4 WASTEWATER SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – OCTOBER 2010 JA43-10