Training Program Audit Template

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Basic Information

• Review Date

  Date

• Company Name

• Address, City, State, Zip Code

• Name(s) of Instructors

• NCCER Certified crafts to train (if applicable)

Company & Room Information

• Are there first-aid materials in close proximity? Take a picture.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency exits clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the classroom in trainee-ready condition? Take a picture.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room isolated from noisy areas and separated by a closed door and/or "quiet" barrier? Take a picture.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the restroom and kitchen/break area in close proximity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the location have adequate training facilities to conduct training and written tests? NCCER policy dictates that all rooms have at least 40 square feet of personal space per trainee and for testing, that each six-foot table have two or less individuals and each eight-foot table have three or less individuals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What training materials are being used in class? This might include books, presentations, material examples, handouts, etc. Include examples.

• Were there instructional aids utilized in class? If so, what types? Take pictures.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all test materials securely stored? Include a picture. NCCER policy dictates that all test materials must be in a secured location (locked filing cabinet, secure online storage, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How long are testing materials stored at the company location? NCCER policy dictates that all testing documentation must be stored for five years. MN Department of Labor & Industry policy dictates that all apprenticeship documentation must be stored for three years.

• What is the company's retest policy? Include a copy. NCCER policy dictates that all re-testing must occur at least 48 hours after the last test attempt.

• When are materials handed out to trainees? Before, during or after class?

Instructor(s) Information

• What are the names, NCCER IDs and instructor expiration dates of all NCCER-certified instructors?

• What is the name of the instructor being observed?

• Did/Does the instructor have a professional appearance when he/she is presenting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the class begin on time and were breaks laid out for the timeframe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the instructor collect any prohibited items from the trainees? If so, how were they stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was attendance taken and properly monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were the objectives of the lesson(s) stated and did the lesson(s) follow a logical path?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were company policies and expectations discussed at the beginning of class?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the instructor display knowledge of the subject matter and confidence in his/her knowledge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were safety precautions taken during lab/shop exercises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the trainees participate in class (ask/answer questions, share personal expereiences, etc.)? Ensure the instructor is allowing time for interaction and welcoming it when it does occur.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the course end on time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was there a course evaluation given at the end of class? Was it a paper copy or online? Include a copy.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How was the instructor "control" over the classroom? Were students allowed to speak at will or were there restrictions? Did the instructor have control of the classroom?

• What is the instructor's (or company's) policy for grading tests and reviewing the materials with the trainee?

• How did the instructor deliver the training? Did he/she seem nervous? Were there areas that he/she excelled? Did he/she focus on the trainees?

Written & Performance Testing

• Did the instructor follow company guidelines when conducting the written and/or performance test(s)? Include company procedure if available. NCCER policy dictates that all written testing must be closed book/note and no outside assistance be given. NCCER policy dictates that all performance testing must be conducted one-on-one and in a safe manner.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools, equipment and other materials regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the location have proper facilities for performance testing? Include pictures and descriptions.

• What is the procedure for extra tests and/or used scrap paper, notes, etc. that were created during the testing?

• Was a written and/or performance test observed? If so, include information related to the observation. If a test was not observed, have an instructor walk through the process and observe the steps/procedures.