1. Soil survey training plans and OJT for the NRCS MLRA SSO and Field Office employees

2. Rationale The most important trainers in the NCSS are the SSO Leader and RSS who provide training and guidance on an almost daily basis. This needs to be done as consistently as possible across the country to benefit the new employee and the NCSS 2

3. Objectives Utilize 2 training plans available to consistently address NCSS training Locate and utilize resources available to address training within the MLRA SSO and our NRCS field offices Provide consistent and effective OJT to employees to the benefit of the employee, the SSO, the NCSS, and NRCS 3

4. National Bulletin 4

5. IDP 5

6. Web pages 6

7. Syllabus 7

8. New soil scientist and STEP/SCEP training plans 8

9. New soil scientist training plan 9

10. 10 Target training Provide consistency

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15. STEP/SCEP training plan 15

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18. OJT 18

19. OJT cycle – skill 19

20. 20 OJT cycle - knowledge

21. OJT modules 21 “share options”

22. OJT modules 22

23. OJT modules 23 Adobe PDF File Module Attachments

24. Cover sheet 24

25. OJT cycle – skill 25

26. OJT lesson 26

27. OJT measurement of learning and performance 27

28. OJT job aids 28 Job aids for this OJT module

29. OJT modules checklists 29

30. Other job aids 30 Other job aids on website

31. Future job aids 31

32. Summary Utilize plans provided for consistency in training provided on- the-job across the country Utilize OJT modules and their job aids for consistency in training provided across the country 32

33. Soil survey training plans and OJT for the NRCS MLRA SSO and Field Office employees – consult your friendly neighborhood training coordinator when you need assistance in anything training related The End