Standard_Training_Evaluation.docx

This is a standard training evaluation form developed by the County of San Mateo for its Stationary Engineer Training Program. The evaluation comprises four questions designed to assess training session effectiveness and participant satisfaction. Question 1 requests an overall rating on a 10-point scale ranging from Poor (1) to Excellent (10), with intermediate values for Average (5), Good (7), and Very Good (8). Question 2 uses a yes/no format to determine whether participants acquired applicable knowledge for their positions. Question 3 similarly uses a yes/no format to assess whether participants would recommend the session to colleagues. Question 4 provides an open-ended comment section for qualitative feedback. The form serves as the primary mechanism for evaluating training quality and participant engagement across the program's ten course components, including industrial maintenance, safety, workplace readiness, electrical fundamentals, air conditioning, refrigeration, tools and measurements, environmental regulations, plumbing, welding, and fire alarm/fire pump systems. Training will be delivered in either in-person classroom or hybrid live and Zoom formats.

This evaluation tool directly supports the County of San Mateo's contract requirements, which mandate that the selected training contractor be responsible for evaluating individual participant performance throughout the program. The standardized format ensures consistent assessment methodology across all training sessions and course components, facilitating comparative analysis of training effectiveness. By collecting both quantitative ratings and qualitative feedback, the evaluation enables the county to monitor contractor performance, identify areas for curriculum improvement, and make informed decisions regarding contract renewal options available under the five-year maximum contract term.