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The DACUM Job Analysis Process.

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Abstract: This document explains the DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) process for analyzing task-based jobs to: identify where standard operating procedures are required; identify duplicated low value added tasks; develop performance standards; create job descriptions; and identify the elements that must be included in job-specific training programs. The following are among the topics discussed in sections 1-14: purpose and scope of the process; responsibilities of key players in the process (level 3 facilitators, customers, sponsors, task analysts, workshop facilitation team members); process overview (conducting information presentations, and DACUM Job Analysis Process High Level Flow Diagram); DACUM process policies and guidelines; needs assessment process; considerations in establishing a priority process; customer service agreements; job site visits; three phases of the DACUM job analysis process (DACUM workshop); validation; task analysis; evaluations and audits; DACUM facilitator development process; and recordkeeping and tracking. Concluding the document are a list of four references and the history of the process's revision. Appended are a DACUM information packet and various job analysis process-related forms, including the following: DACUM needs assessment form; internal customer/supplier form agreement; DACUM duty templates; DACUM profile, priority rating chart, and validation letter; task analysis data sheet; job reengineering worksheet; template for developing performance standards; sample level 1 evaluation; audit check sheet; and facilitator evaluation check sheet. (MN)

Title: The DACUM Job Analysis Process.
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Note: 79p.; For a related document, see CE 074 908.
Publication Year: 1996
Document Type: Non-classroom Material (055)
Target Audience: Practitioners
ERIC Identifier: ED418211