Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-08-03-.08

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 1680-08-03-.08 - ON-THE-JOB INSTRUCTION

(1) On-the-job instruction shall also be known as technical assistance. The instruction may include the following areas: setting up the job site; cash flow method; project scheduling; making quantity take-offs and cost estimating; reading plans and specifications; Department procedures on payments; quality assessment and control methods; and bid preparation methods.

(2) Initiating Procedure. As a result of the needs assessments or classroom instruction, areas of deficiency may be identified for which technical assistance may be appropriate. Any participant in the CMDP may also request technical assistance in any area of training provided as part of the program.

(3) Technical Assistance Plans.

(a) Upon receipt of a technical assistance request from a participant, the Department may review the request and develop a technical assistance plan. That plan may contain the following information:

1. Approach to resolving the problem;

2. The type of training required to resolve the problem;

3. The number of technical assistance days estimated to resolve the problem; and

4. Cost of assistance.

(b) The Department may submit a plan to the participant after receiving the request for technical assistance. Upon payment of the required fee, the Department may assign a contractor who has volunteered to participate, a consultant, or a Department employee to provide the technical assistance at the participant's place of business or job-site.

(c) Upon completion of a needs assessment (if the Department chooses to conduct one) that identifies areas of needed technical assistance -- the Department may review the information and develop a technical assistance plan to address the identified needs. That plan may contain the following information:

1. Approach to resolving the problem;

2. The type of training required to resolve the problem;

3. The number of technical assistance days estimated to resolve the problem; and

4. Cost of assistance.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-08-03-.08

Original rule filed June 15, 2005; effective August 29, 2005.

Authority: T.C.A. § 4-3-2305.