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Standard Guide for Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)

Standard Guide for Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task Books.  
3.2 A Position Task Book lists all of the observable activities which must be performed to demonstrate the ability to successfully fill a position or operational level.  
3.2.1 Each activity, or Task, partly or fully demonstrates the existence in an individual of a specific Behavior.  
3.2.2 One or more of these Behaviors signifies that the individual is capable of a particular Competency.  
3.2.3 One or more defined Competencies are required for each position or operational level.  
3.3 Each Position Task Book used to document the suitability of an individual to perform in a particular position or operational level shall meet the requirements of this guide.  
3.4 Nothing in this guide precludes an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) from adding additional content to a Position Task Book.  
3.5 This document may be used by an AHJ to develop Position Task Books.
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1.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task Books in a “competency-based qualification system.”  
1.2 Each Position Task Book lists the competencies, behaviors, and tasks required for successful performance in a position or operational level.  
1.3 Position Task Books provide a standard form for documenting the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual by observation of that individual’s performance of tasks in a position or at a particular operational level. When all tasks in the PTB are successfully completed, the evaluated individual is considered qualified and eligible for assignment in that position or at that operational level.  
1.4 This guide only defines the use of Position Tasks Books and the content required for successful application. It does not define the requirements for any position or operational level.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Publication Date
30-Jun-2022
ICS
03.100.30 - Management of human resources
Technical Committee
F32 - Search and Rescue
Drafting Committee
F32.03 - Personnel, Training and Education
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3068 − 14 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Guide for
Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3068; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.1.3 competency-based qualification system, n—a system
in which qualified evaluators document, in writing, in a
1.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task
standard form (usually a Position Task Book), when an
Books in a “competency-based qualification system.”
individual has competently performed one or more tasks
1.2 Each Position Task Book lists the competencies,
required for a position or operational level.
behaviors, and tasks required for successful performance in a
2.1.4 competent, adj—possessing suitable or sufficient skill,
position or operational level.
knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly quali-
1.3 Position Task Books provide a standard form for docu-
fied.
menting the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual by
2.1.5 position task book (PTB), n—a standard form adopted
observation of that individual’s performance of tasks in a
by an authority having jurisdiction and assigned to an indi-
position or at a particular operational level. When all tasks in
vidual to record training and competency on an ongoing basis
the PTB are successfully completed, the evaluated individual is
over a set period of time for a specific position or operational
consideredqualifiedandeligibleforassignmentinthatposition
level.
or at that operational level.
2.1.6 qualified evaluator, n—an individual who has
1.4 This guide only defines the use of Position Tasks Books
demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the authority having
and the content required for successful application. It does not
jurisdiction, his or her competency in a task or tasks, one or
define the requirements for any position or operational level.
more knowledge bases, or a position or operational level, and
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
therebyhastheauthoritytodocumentcompetentcompletionof
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
a task or tasks in an individual’s Position Task Book.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.1.7 task, n—a specific activity which, when performed,
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
demonstrates all, or part, of a particular behavior.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Significance and Use
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1 This guide defines the use and content of Position Task
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Books.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2 A Position Task Book lists all of the observable activi-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ties which must be performed to demonstrate the ability to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
successfully fill a position or operational level.
3.2.1 Each activity, or Task, partly or fully demonstrates the
2. Terminology
existence in an individual of a specific Behavior.
2.1 Definitions:
3.2.2 One or more of these Behaviors signifies that the
2.1.1 behavior, n—the observable activity or manner of
individual is capable of a particular Competency.
behaving of an individual in a specific situation.
3.2.3 One or more defined Competencies are required for
2.1.2 competency, n—a combination of knowledge, skills, each position or operational level.
and abilities that, when acquired, allows a person to perform a
3.3 Each Position Task Book used to document the suitabil-
task or function at a specifically defined level of proficiency.
ity of an individual to perform in a particular position or
operational level shall meet the requirements of this guide.
3.4 Nothing in this guide precludes an authority having
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search and
jurisdiction (AHJ) from adding additional content to a Position
Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.03 on Personnel,
Training and Education. Task Book.
Current edition approved July 1, 2022. Published July 2022. Originally approved
3.5 This document may be used by an AHJ to develop
in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F3068 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/
F3068-14R22. Position Task Books.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F3068 − 14 (2022)
4. Position Task Book Use 5.5.1 A statement that the PTB’s assignee has successfully
completed all tasks for the position, that all tasks have been
4.1 PTBs may be used by an AHJ to:
documented appropriately, and that the assignee should be
4.1.1 Identify when trainees are considered competent to
considered for certification in that position. This statement
perform in a specific position or operational level.
shall include the name of the PTB’s assignee.
4.1.2 Demonstrate currency of knowledge, skills, and abili-
5.5.2 A line for the final evaluator’s signature.
ties of personnel performing in a specific position or opera-
5.5.3 A line for the final evaluator’s printed name.
tional level.
5.5.4 Alineforidentifyingthefinalevaluator’shomeunitor
4.2 Tasks in a Position Task Book may be evaluated during
agency.
one or more assignments, and may be observed by more than
5.5.5 A line for the date of verification.
one evaluator.
Agency Certification of Completed PTB
4.3 A PTB shall include and define all of the tasks required
foranindividualtoperforminaspecificpositionoroperational
5.6 A PTB shall include a section in which an agency
level.
representative shall certify the PTB’s assignee. This section
4.3.1 Tasks pertaining to tactical decision-making and
shall include, at minimum, the following:
safety require performance in that position during an incident.
5.6.1 A statement of certification stating that the PTB’s
4.3.2 Other tasks may be evaluated by other means, such as
assignee has met all requirements for qualification and that the
through simulation or other emergency and non-emergency
qualification has been issued. This statement shall include the
work.
PTB assignee’s name.
4.3.3 A person must be observed demonstrating the knowl-
5.6.2 A line for the certifying official’s signature.
edge and competent performance defined for each task in a
5.6.3 A line for the certifying official’s printed name.
PTB.
5.6.4 A line for the certifying official’s title.
4.3.4 Performance of each task in a PTB shall be docu-
5.6.5 A line for identifying the certifying official’s home
mented by an evaluator with his or her initials and the date of
unit or agency.
completion.
5.6.6 A line for the date of certification.
4.4 Successful completion of all required tasks for the
Duration of Validity of PTB
position, as determined by evaluators, will be the basis for
recommending qualification of an assignee for a position or
5.7 APTB shall have a predetermined length of time during
operational level.
which it shall be completed.
4.5 If prerequisite training is normally documented with its
5.7.1 The time period shall be clearly stated in the PTB.
own PTB, completion of that PTB shall be used to demonstrate
5.7.2 The time period shall begin:
competency.
5.7.2.1 Upon assignment of the PTB to an individual, or
5.7.2.2 When the first task is completed.
5. PTB Content Requirements
5.7.3 This time period shall be determined by the organiza-
Position or Operational Level Identification tion responsible for the creation of the PTB.
5.1 A PTB shall clearly identify the position or operational
Intent, Function, and Use of PTB
level that the PTB is intended to assess.
5.8 APTB shall include a general overview of its intent and
5.1.1 A PTB may assess more than one position or opera-
function.
tional level. If so, the position or level for which the PTB is
used shall be clearly identified within prior to its assignment.
5.9 A PTB shall include instructions that clearly explain its
use.
5.2 A PTB shall identify the position for which it was
created, and shall define the operational scope of the position.
5.10 Each PTB shall include protocols for exceptions and/or
extensions that may be applied to the individual to which the
5.3 APTB should clearly identify the organization utilizing
PTB is assigned. These protocols shall also state which
it.
representative(s) of anAHJ shall have the authority to provide
PTB Assignment
said exceptions and/or extensions.
5.4 A PTB shall be assigned to an individual.
Incident or Event Code
5.4.1 At a minimum, assignment shall be documented by
the individual’s name and signature. 5.11 Each task in a PTB shall have an incident or event code
associated with it to identify the type of assignment in which
5.4.2 Documentation of assignment may also include:
5.4.2.1 The individual’s unit or agency. the task may be completed. The following incident or event
codes and related descriptions are recommended:
5.4.2.2 The individual’s unit phone number.
5.11.1 O (Other)—Task can be completed in any situation,
Verification of Completed PTB
including classroom, simulation, incident, planned event, etc.
5.5 A PTB shall include a section for verification by a final Successful completion of a training course which tests whether
evaluator of its completion. This section shall include, at the trainee has the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities associated
minimum, the following: with the task is also proof of completion, as is evaluation of
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performance under simulated or on-the-job situations. Assign- 5.12.5.2 A PTB shall provide a section for an evaluator to
ment to an incident is not required. record additional remarks or recommendations in regard to the
5.11.2 I (Incident)—Task must be performed during an
Assignee’s training needs and/or performance of tasks.
incident managed under the incident command system. Ex-
5.12.5.3 A PTB shall provide a section for recording the
amples include search and rescue, disaster response, or non-
evaluator’s signature, name, relevant qualifications or agency
emergency (planned or unplanned) event.
certification, and the date of completion of the evaluator’s
5.11.3 R (Rare)—Task that rarely occurs, so the opportunity
record.
to evaluate a trainee’s performance in a real setting is limited.
Examples include injuries, vehicle or aircraft crashes, etc. The
Position or Operational Level Training Requirements
evaluator must determine through interview, simulation, or
5.13 A PTB shall identify training requirements (that is,
other method(s) if the trainee would be able to perform the task
CPR, annual fitness, leadership training, crime scene
in a real event.
awareness, etc.) that:
Evaluator Record(s) and Evaluator Responsibilities
5.13.1 Recur on a predetermined schedule (that is, annual,
5.12 At the discretion of the AHJ, a PTB shall provide a
semi-annual, etc.).
section for recording information specific to particular inci-
5.13.2 Must be completed within the period of validity of
dents or events in which a task or tasks were performed and
the PTB.
evaluated. If included in a PTB, each Evaluator Record shall
5.14 A PTB shall make provision for documenting comple-
include, at minimum, sections for recording the following:
tion of each training requirement, including date of completion
5.12.1 Evaluation Record Number (recommended for coor-
dinating incidents or events and completed tasks). and identification of person documenting the event.
5.12.2 Assignee Information:
Position or Operational Level Tasks
5.12.2.1 Name (printed).
5.12.2.2 Position at Incident or Event.
5.15 A PTB shall identify and define all tasks required to
5.12.3 Evaluator Information:
demonstrate the competency of the Assignee for a particular
5.12.3.1 Name (printed).
position or operational level. Tasks should be organized as
5.12.3.2 Position at Incident or Event.
described below:
5.12.3.3 Home unit or agency.
5.15.1 All competencies required for the position or level
5.12.3.4 Home unit or agency address and telephone num-
must be clearly and briefly stated in the PTB.
ber.
5.15.1.1 For each competency, all behaviors required to
5.12.4 Incident or Event Information:
achieve it shall be stated clearly and briefly.
5.12.4.1 Name.
5.12.4.2 Type.
5.15.1.2 For each behavior, all tasks necessary to clearly
5.12.4.3 Duration.
demonstrate it shall be clearly stated.Abrief description of the
5.12.4.4 Geographic location or general area, local agency,
task may be included, if necessary.
and state.
5.15.1.3 Subtasks may be listed with each task, but shall not
5.12.4.5 Incident management type (if considered necessary
require documentation of completion.
by agency utilizing PTB).
5.15.2 Each task shall have an incident or event code
5.12.4.6 Incident complexity (if considered necessary by
associated with it.
agency utilizing PTB).
5.15.3 For each task, provision shall be made in the PTB for
5.12.5 Evaluator’s Recommendation:
5.12.5.1 This section shall include provision for the evalu- recording the following:
ator to state how well the trainee performed the evaluated task
5.15.3.1 Evaluation record number.
or tasks. The following section, including its format, is
5.15.3.2 Evaluator name or initials.
recommended:
5.15.3.3 Task completion date.
The tasks initialed and dated by me in this Position Task Book were
performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. I recommend
5.16 When complex skills or abilities must be evaluated, the
the following for this trainee:
PTB shall not utilize a “check-list” format but shall consider
(1) The candidate has successfully performed all tasks for the
position and should be considered for certification.*
the total competency of the individual.
(2) During this incident or event it was not possible for some
tasks in this PTB to be performed and evaluated. Additional
training is needed to complete this assignee’s evaluation. 6. Keywords
(3) The assignee did not perform certain tasks in this PTB in a
6.1 competency; qualification; task book
satisfactory manner. Additional training, guidance, or
experience is recommended prior to another attempt to
perform those tasks.
(4) The assignee is severely deficient in the performance of
tasks in this PTB. Additional training, guidance, or experience
is re
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4.6 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with the referenced documents to provide the specific information needed by a Land Search Team Member or AHJ.  
4.7 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating a Land Search Team Member.  
4.8 This guide can be used to evaluate a book or other document to determine if its content includes the information required for training a Land Search Team Member. Likewise, the guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements of this guide.  
4.9 The knowledge, skills, and abilities defined in this guide are not presented in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training requirements for land search personnel as it relates to their general, field, and search-specific knowledge and skills.  
1.2 A Land Search Team Member searches on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.3 This guide does not provide the minimum training requirements for searching in partially or fully collapsed structures, in or on water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as caves, mines, and tunnels).  
1.4 Personnel trained to this guide are not qualified to perform rescue. No knots, rope, high angle or low angle litter, or other rescue skills are required of a Land Search Team Member.  
1.5 Personnel trained to this guide are not qualified to operate in leadership positions.  
1.6 Land Search Team Members are eligible to be members of Category: Land Search, and Category: Untrained, search teams or crews, as defined in Classification F1993.  
1.6.1 Category: Land Search teams which may utilize personnel trained to this guide are:  
1.6.1.1 Kind: Non-Wilderness;
1.6.1.2 Kind: Wilderness;
1.6.1.3 Kind: Mountainous;
1.6.1.4 Kind: Alpine.  
1.7 Further training may be required before a Land Search Team Member can participate on a particular Kind of search team, depending on local needs, regulations, or policies of the authority having jurisdiction.  
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides ...

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ASTM F2662-08(2020)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Minimum Training of Dispatchers and Telecommunicators of SAR Incidents

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum training standard as it relates to general and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA), for existing dispatchers, 911 operators and telecommunicators to be trained in the processing and dispatching of potential and actual search and rescue incidents. A person trained to this guide is a Level I (basic) SAR Dispatcher.  
4.2 Every person who is identified as an SAR Dispatcher shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.3 This guide is to be used by individuals and agencies having jurisdiction who wish to identify the minimum training standards for Level I SAR dispatcher.  
4.4 This guide is only the first level of training for Search and Rescue Dispatcher (SRD) personnel, and as such, only establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a person to perform SAR Dispatch.  
4.5 Nothing in this guide precludes a user of this guide from adding additional requirements for its own members.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is only an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating a Level I SRD, but it can be used to develop a training document or program.  
4.7 It is up to the training authority to determine the depth or detail of training to meet its needs.  
4.8 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with the referenced documents to provide the specific information needed by the user.  
4.9 This guide can be used to evaluate a book or other document to determine if its content meets the necessary topics for training an SRD. Likewise, the guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements of this guide.  
4.10 The knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements presented in the following sections are not presented in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.11 Except where a physical skill needs to be shown, it is up to the instructor, evaluator, or tester to determine the best...
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training standard as it relates to general and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA), for existing dispatchers (who have met the requirements of Practice F1258), 911 (emergency) operators, and telecommunicators to be trained for the processing and dispatch of potential and actual search and rescue incidents.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM F2852-19(Practice)
Standard Practice for Training a Land Search Tracker

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities that a person must have to perform as a Tracker. No other skills are included or implied.  
4.2 Every person who is identified as a Tracker shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.2.1 Nothing in this guide precludes the AHJ from adding additional requirements for its personnel.  
4.3 Training to this guide is not an indication that a person possesses adequate field skills or knowledge to make mission critical decisions.  
4.4 Though this guide establishes a basic training standard, it does not imply that a Tracker is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similar team member designation of an organization.  
4.4.1 Determining the requirements and qualifications for a Tracker is the responsibility of the AHJ.  
4.5 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with the referenced documents to provide the specific information needed by a Tracker or AHJ.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating Tracker endorsed personnel.  
4.7 This guide can be used to evaluate a book or other document to determine if its content includes the information required for training a Tracker. Likewise, this guide may be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements of this guide.  
4.8 The knowledge, skills, and abilities defined in this guide are not presented in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.9 A Tracker shall document his or her training, as directed by the AHJ, which might include the completion of a position task book, compliant with Guide F3068, or by field demonstration under qualified supervision.  
4.9.1 Unless stated otherwise, an ability or proficiency in a skill shall be demonstrated for initial qualification and then as often as required by the AHJ.  
4.9.2 Except where a physical skill or ability must be demonstrated, the AHJ sh...
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training, including knowledge, skills, and abilities, required for personnel operating as Trackers in support of a land search effort.  
1.2 A Tracker Endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, beyond those defined within this guide.  
1.3 A Tracker tracks on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.4 This guide does not provide the minimum training requirements for tracking in partially or fully collapsed structures, in water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels).  
1.5 Human land SAR resources that may utilize personnel trained to this guide are classified in Classification F1993.  
1.5.1 Individuals trained to this guide are qualified to operate on teams or crews classified as Category – Land Search of Kind – Tracking.  
1.5.2 Further training may be required before Tracking Land Search personnel may participate on particular Category or Kind of SAR resource, depending on local needs, regulations, or policies of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM F3315-18(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training of Abandoned or Inactive Mine Search and Rescue Team Member

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes a minimum standard for training of abandoned or inactive mine SAR team members as it relates to their general, field, and abandoned or inactive mine search and rescue specific knowledge. No other advanced skills are included or implied.  
4.2 Every person who is identified as an abandoned or inactive mine SAR team member shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.3 Certain specialized environments may require other capabilities or endorsements or further training depending on the regulations and policies of the AHJ.  
4.4 Abandoned or inactive mine SAR team members trained as defined in this guide shall not be assumed to possess adequate field skills or knowledge to make mission-critical decisions. Abandoned or inactive mine SAR team members are qualified to perform SAR operations in abandoned or inactive mines under qualified supervision designated by the incident commander in accordance with AHJ policies.  
4.5 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating abandoned or inactive mine SAR Team Members. It may, however, be used to assist in the development of, or to complement, a complete training document or program.  
4.6 This guide can be used to evaluate a training document or program to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training an abandoned or inactive mine SAR team member.  
4.7 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with the referenced documents to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of an abandoned or inactive mine SAR team member.  
4.8 Because SAR operations in and around abandoned or inactive underground mines are inherently hazardous, regional and national safety standards shall be included in the policies and procedures of the AHJ.  
4.9 Practitioners shall complete all activities based on a sound analysis of risk versus benefit, and shall follow all federal, tribal, state, provincial, local, regional, and other safety standards ...
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training required for personnel who take part in search and rescue (SAR) operations in abandoned or inactive mines.  
1.2 An abandoned or inactive mine search and rescue team member will be able to perform all general land search and rescue functions.  
1.3 An abandoned or inactive mine search and rescue team member is not trained for SAR operations in surface mines, tunnels, or caves.  
1.4 This guide applies to underground mines only. It does not apply to surface mines, tunnels, or caves.  
1.5 This guide does not apply to search and rescue operations on, or in, bodies of water within abandoned or inactive mines.  
1.6 In accordance with Classification F1993, an abandoned or inactive mine search and rescue team member shall be classified as part of any of the following resources:  
1.6.1 Category—Land search.
1.6.1.1 Kind—Non-wilderness;
1.6.1.2 Kind—Wilderness;
1.6.1.3 Duration—12 h.  
1.6.2 Category—Land rescue and land search and rescue.  
1.6.2.1 Kind—Non-wilderness;
1.6.2.2 Kind—Wilderness;
1.6.2.3 Duration—12 h.  
1.6.3 Category—Rope rescue crew (or team).
1.6.3.1 Kind—Non-wilderness;
1.6.3.2 Kind—Wilderness;
1.6.3.3 Duration—12 h.  
1.7 Other training may be required before an endorsed abandoned or inactive mine search and rescue team member can fully participate as part of a particular category and kind of team or crew, based on specific local needs, regulations, or policies.  
1.8 This guide has references specific to use in the United States of America, but it may be adapted for use in other countries.  
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.10 This international standard was de...

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ASTM F3221-16(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training for Snowmobile Operator’s Endorsement

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum training criteria for snowmobile operator endorsed personnel.  
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established protocols of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local, or regional governments.  
4.3 Every person who is identified as a snowmobile operator endorsed individual shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.4 Though this guide establishes only minimum standards, it does not imply that a snowmobile operator endorsed individual is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similarly termed member or employee of an agency or organization.  
4.4.1 The AHJ is responsible for determining the requirements and qualifications for its team member or employee ratings.  
4.4.2 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements for its own members or employees.  
4.5 A person meeting the requirements of this guide does not necessarily possess adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating snowmobile operator endorsed personnel.  
4.7 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating snowmobile operator endorsed personnel and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.8 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to be snowmobile operator endorsed personnel. Likewise, this guide may be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.9 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.10 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with other ASTM standards to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for snowmobile o...
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training requirements, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for personnel who operate snowmobiles as part of their duties.  
1.2 This guide applies only to snowmobiles as defined in Section 6.  
1.3 A snowmobile operator’s endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined within this guide.  
1.4 Snowmobile operator endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively on snowmobiles.  
1.5 Snowmobile operator endorsed individuals operate on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.6 This guide alone does not define the minimum training requirements for personnel to operate snowmobiles in a mountain or alpine environment or in areas prone to avalanche.  
1.7 Personnel trained only to this guide are not qualified to operate in leadership positions.  
1.8 Snowmobile operator endorsed personnel must work under qualified supervision, as deemed appropriate by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.9 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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ASTM F3194-16(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training for Personnel Operating Small Land Off Road Vehicles (ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsement)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum training criteria for ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed personnel.  
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established protocols of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local, or regional governments.  
4.3 Every person who is identified as an ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed individual shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.4 Though this guide establishes only minimum standards, it does not imply that an ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed individual is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similarly termed member of an agency or organization.  
4.4.1 The AHJ is responsible for determining the requirements and qualifications for its team member ratings.  
4.4.2 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements for its own members.  
4.5 A person meeting the requirements of this guide does not necessarily possess adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed personnel.  
4.7 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed personnel and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.8 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to be ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed personnel. Likewise, this guide may be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.9 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.10 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with other ASTM Standards to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed personnel to perform safely and effectively.  
4.11 ATV-ROHV Ops E...
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training requirements, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for personnel who operate ATVs or ROHVs as part of their duties.  
1.2 This guide applies only to ATVs and ROHVs as defined below.  
1.3 An ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined within this guide.  
1.4 ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively on ATVs or ROHVs.  
1.5 ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsed individuals operate on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.6 This guide alone does not provide the minimum training requirements for SAR personnel to operate ATVs or ROHVs while in partially or fully collapsed structures, in- or on-water, in confined spaces, underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels), or in a mountain or alpine environment.  
1.7 Human land SAR resources that may utilize personnel trained to this guide are classified in Classification F1993.  
1.7.1 Further training may be required before ATV-ROHV OPS Endorsed personnel may participate on a particular Category or Kind of SAR resource, depending on local needs, regulations, or policies of the authority having jurisdiction.  
1.8 Personnel trained only to this guide are not qualified to perform search or rescue. No training in land search, patient evacuation, rope use, or other rescue skills is included in this guide.  
1.8.1 Basic search skills and knowledge are found in Guide F2209.  
1.8.2 Basic rescue skills and knowledge are found in Guide F2751.  
1.9 Personnel trained only to this guide are not qualified to operate in leadership positions.  
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ASTM F3193-16(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training of a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities that a person must have to perform as a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader. No other skills are included or implied.  
4.2 Every person who is identified as a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader shall have met the requirements of this guide.  
4.3 This guide is to be used by individuals, organizations, and agencies having jurisdiction that wish to identify the minimum training required for a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader.  
4.3.1 Though this guide establishes the minimum training required for a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader, it does not imply that a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similar term member of an AHJ.  
4.3.2 Determining the requirements and qualifications for team members is the responsibility of the AHJ.  
4.3.3 The AHJ shall determine the depth or detail of training required to meet these needs.  
4.3.4 Nothing in this standard precludes an AHJ from requiring additional knowledge, skills, or abilities for its members.  
4.4 This guide can be used to evaluate a document or training program to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to operate as a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader.  
4.5 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader.  
4.6 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with the referenced documents to provide specific information needed by a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader or AHJ.  
4.7 This guide can be used to evaluate a book or other document to determine if its content meets the necessary topics for training an Land Search and Rescue Team Leader. Likewise, this guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
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1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training requirements, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for personnel who lead land search and rescue teams.  
1.2 Land Search and Rescue Team Leaders direct search and rescue teams on the surface of the land only, including urban or disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost supporting infrastructure.  
1.3 This guide does not provide the minimum training required for conducting rescues in partially or fully collapsed structures, in or on water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels), or in mountainous terrain.  
1.4 Personnel trained to this guide alone are qualified to conduct or lead search and rescue operations on non-technical terrain.  
1.5 Personnel trained to this guide alone are not qualified to direct rope rescues. No knots, rope work, or high angle or low angle rescue skills are included in this guide.  
1.5.1 The minimum training required for rope rescue can be found in Guides F2752, F2954, and F2955.  
1.5.2 Personnel trained to this standard and having a Rope Rescuer Endorsement (Guides F2752, F2954, F2955) are qualified to supervise rope rescue teams of equal level or lower.  
1.6 A Land Search and Rescue Team Leader can be utilized as a team leader for land search or rescue teams, a single resource, or a support person for a canine search team.  
1.7 Land Search and Rescue Team Leaders are eligible to supervise Land Search, Land Rescue, Land Search and Rescue, and Untrained teams or crews as defined in Classification F1993 for non-wilderness and wilderness operations. In addition to meeting the requirements of this guide, Search and Rescue Team Leaders shall have the identified endorsement for the reason identified:  
1.7.1 Mountainous Terrain—Search and Rescue Team Leaders shall meet the requirements of Guides F3027 or F3028;  
1.7.2 Alpine Terrain—Search and Rescue Team Leaders shall m...

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