Personnel Qualifications Standards

The introduction explains the use of the

3. Drill for greater speed and accuracy.

qualification standard in terms of what it will mean to

Emphasize correct procedures in early drills and

the user as well as how to apply it.

increase emphasis on speed as drills progress.

The theory (100 series) section specifies the

Allow the team (or individual) to perform the

knowledge of theory necessary as a prerequisite to the

actual operation.

study of the specific equipment or system for which the

Evaluate and discuss the performance with

PQS was written.

your personnel.

The system (200 series) section breaks down the

equipment or systems to be studied into functional

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

sections. PQS items are constructed as clear, concise

STANDARDS

statements/questions according to a standard format.

The answers must be extracted from the various

The Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)

manuals covering the equipment or systems for which

program is another element in the Navy's overall

the PQS is written. This section asks the user to explain

training program. It is used to help develop in personnel

the function of the system, to draw a simplified version

the skills necessary to perform their assigned duties.

of the system from memory, and to use this drawn

schematic or the schematic provided in the maintenance

The Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS)

manual while studying the system or equipment.

Management Guide, NAVEDTRA 43100-1D, provides

Emphasis is given to such areas as maintenance manage-

information on the PQS concept and describes its

ment procedures, components, component parts,

implementation into the training program of operational

principles of operation, system interrelations, numerical

units of the Navy.

values considered necessary to operation and main-

The purpose of the program is to assist in qualifying

tenance, and safety precautions. A study of the items in

trainees to perform their duties. It is recommended that

the system section provides the individual with the

trainees carry their qualification cards with them so they

required information concerning what the system or

can take advantage of training "targets of opportunity"

equipment does, how it does it, and other pertinent

that may occur during their daily routine. Individuals are

aspects of operation.

allowed to progress at a pace that fits their individual

The watch stations (300 series) section includes

learning ability. This progress, of course, is contingent

questions regarding the procedures the individual must

upon time periods established by department heads and

know to operate and maintain the equipment or system.

division officers. Although designed for a different

In this section, the questions advance the qualification

purpose, the PQS program helps to prepare personnel

process by requiring answers or demonstrations show-

for advancement. When studying theory questions,

ing the ability to use the knowledge covered in the

trainees are referred to applicable training manuals and

system section and to maintain the system or equipment.

other sources of information.

Areas covered include normal operation; abnormal or

emergency operation; emergency procedures that could

To determine what equipment or watch station is in

limit damage and/or casualties associated with a

the PQS program and to obtain the stock number for a

particular operation; operations that occur too

particular PQS booklet, refer to NAVSUP 2002 or

frequently to be considered mandatory performance

CNET Notice 3500.

items; and maintenance proeedures/instructions such as

Each qualification standard has four main sub-

checks, tests, repairs, replacements, and so on.

divisions in addition to a preface, introduction, glossary,

The qualification cards (400 series) section covers

bibliography, and feedback form. These subdivisions

the accounting documents used to record the individ-

are as follows:

ual's satisfactory completion of items. A complete PQS

100 Series--Theory

package should be given to each person being qualified

so he or she can use it at every opportunity to become

200 Seris--System

fully qualified in all areas of the appropriate rating and

300 Series--Watchstations (duties, assignments, or

the equipment, system, or watch station for which the

responsibilities)

PQS was written. At what point to begin a PQS booklet

will depend on the individual's assignment within an

400 Series--Qualification cards

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