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ELECTRONICS BACK-END
OPERATIONS NC II
Section 2 The Competency Standards format was revised to include the Required
Knowledge and Required Skills per element. These fields explicitly state
the required knowledge and skills for competent performance of a unit of
competency in an informed and effective manner. These also emphasize
the application of knowledge and skills to situations where understanding
is converted into a workplace outcome.
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Basic Competencies 2 - 15
Common Competencies 16 - 26
Core Competencies 27 - 37
DEFINITION OF TERMS 59 - 62
COMPETENCY MAP 63
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 64 - 65
TESDA-SOP-QSO-01-F08
This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Electrical & Electronics
Industry (manufacturing sector) as shown in Annex A.
This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Electrical & Electronics
Industry (manufacturing sector) as shown in Annex A.
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources 1.1. Team members
1.2. Suppliers
1.3. Trade personnel
1.4. Local government
1.5. Industry bodies
EVIDENCE GUIDE
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources 1.1. Team members
1.2. Suppliers
1.3. Trade personnel
1.4. Local government
1.5. Industry bodies
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of 1.1. Work activities in a team environment with enterprise
team or specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team
environment
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1. Operated in a team to complete workplace activity
1.2. Worked effectively with others
1.3. Conveyed information in written or oral form
1.4. Selected and used appropriate workplace language
1.5. Followed designated work plan for the job
1.6. Reported outcomes
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting
career growth and advancement.
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of 1.1. Work activities in a team environment with enterprise
team or specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team
environment
EVIDENCE GUIDE
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Evaluation 1.1 Performance Appraisal
1.2 Psychological Profile
1.3 Aptitude Tests
EVIDENCE GUIDE
COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on the safe
use, handling and maintenance of tools.
2. Prepare hand 2.1. Appropriate hand tools are Checking and safety Identifying and
tools checked for proper requirements in checking hand
operation and safety handling tools tools
2.2. Unsafe or faulty tools are Standard procedures Marking of safe
identified and marked for in checking, or unsafe/ faulty
repair according to identification and hand tools
standard company marking of safe or
procedure unsafe/ faulty tools
3. Use 3.1 Tools are used according Safety requirements Reading skills
appropriate to tasks undertaken in using electronics required to
hand tools and 3.2 All safety procedures in hand tools and test interpret work
test equipment using tools are observed at equipment instruction and
all times and appropriate Electronics hand tools numerical skills
personal protective for adjusting, Using PPE
equipment (PPE) are used dismantling, properly
3.3 Malfunctions, unplanned or assembling, finishing, Problem solving
unusual events are and cutting. in emergency
reported to the supervisor Processes, situation
Operations, Systems
o Proper usage and
care of hand tools
o Types and uses of
test equipment
Common faults in the
use of hand tools
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values
needed to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also
includes the application of relevant safety procedures and
regulations, organization procedures and customer requirements
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized Bold terms are elaborated
in the Range of Variables KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
1. Assess quality
1.1. Work instructions are Relevant production Reading skills
obtained and work is carried processes, materials required to
of received
out in accordance with and products interpret work
materials or
standard operating Characteristics of instruction
components
procedures materials, software Critical thinking
1.2. Received materials or and hardware used Interpreting work
component parts are in production instructions
checked against workplace processes
standards and Quality checking
specifications procedures
1.3. Faulty material or Quality Workplace
components related to work procedures
are identified and isolated Identification of faulty
1.4. Faults and any identified materials related to
causes are recorded and/or work
reported to the supervisor
concerned in accordance
with workplace procedures
1.5. Faulty materials or
components are replaced in
accordance with workplace
procedures
2. Assess own
2.1. Documentation relative to Safety and Carry out work in
quality within the company environmental accordance with
work
is identified and used aspects of OHS policies and
2.2. Completed work is checked production procedures
against workplace processes
standards relevant to the Fault identification
task undertaken and reporting
2.3. Faulty pieces are identified Workplace
and isolated procedure in
2.4. Information on the quality documenting
and other indicators of completed work
production performance is Workplace Quality
recorded in accordance with Indicators
workplace procedures
2.5. In cases of deviations from
specified quality
standards, causes are
documented and reported
in accordance with the
workplace’ standards
operating procedures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized Bold terms are elaborated REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
in the Range of Variables
3. Engage in
3.1 Process improvement Quality improvement Solution providing
procedures are participated processes and decision-
quality
in relation to workplace Company customers making
improvement
assignment defined Practice company
3.2 Work is carried out in process
accordance with process improvement
improvement procedures procedure
3.3 Performance of operation or
quality of product or service
to ensure customer
satisfaction is monitored
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Materials/components 1.1. Materials may include but not limited to:
1.1.1. wires
1.1.2. cables, soldering lead
1.1.3. electrical tape
1.2. Components may include but not limited to:
1.2.1. ICs
1.2.2. Diodes
4. Quality standards 4.1. Quality standards may relate but not limited to the
following:
4.1.1. materials
4.1.2. component parts
4.1.3. final product
4.1.4. production processes
COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on the safe
use, handling and maintenance of tools.
2. Prepare hand 2.1. Appropriate hand tools are Checking and safety Identifying and
tools checked for proper requirements in checking hand
operation and safety handling tools tools
2.2. Unsafe or faulty tools are Standard procedures Marking of safe
identified and marked for in checking, or unsafe/ faulty
repair according to identification and hand tools
standard company marking of safe or
procedure unsafe/ faulty tools
3. Use 3.1 Tools are used according Safety requirements Reading skills
appropriate to tasks undertaken in using electronics required to
hand tools and 3.2 All safety procedures in hand tools and test interpret work
test equipment using tools are observed at equipment instruction and
all times and appropriate Electronics hand tools numerical skills
personal protective for adjusting, Using PPE
equipment (PPE) are used dismantling, properly
3.3 Malfunctions, unplanned or assembling, finishing, Problem solving
unusual events are and cutting. in emergency
reported to the supervisor Processes, situation
Operations, Systems
o Proper usage and
care of hand tools
o Types and uses of
test equipment
Common faults in the
use of hand tools
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values
needed to perform computer operations which include inputting,
accessing, producing and transferring data using the appropriate
hardware and software
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Hardware and 1.1. Personal computers
peripheral devices 1.2. Networked systems
1.3. Communication equipment
1.4. Printers
1.5. Scanners
1.6. Keyboard
1.7. Mouse
1.8. Voice/Data logger
2. Software Software includes the following but not limited to:
2.1. Word processing packages
2.2. Data base packages
2.3. Internet
2.4. Spreadsheets
2.5. Client Specific Software
3. OH & S guidelines 3.1. OHS guidelines
3.2. Enterprise procedures
4. Storage media Storage media include the following but not limited to:
4.1. USBs
4.2. CDs
4.3. External disk drives
4.4. hard disk drives, local and remote
4.5. optical drives
4.6. cloud storage
5. Ergonomic guidelines 5.1. Types of equipment used
5.2. Appropriate furniture
5.3. Seating posture
5.4. Lifting posture
5.5. Visual display unit screen brightness
6. Desktop icons Icons include the following but not limited to:
6.1. directories/folders
6.2. files
6.3. network devices
6.4. recycle bin
6.5. program icons
7. Maintenance 7.1. Creating and managing more space in the hard
disk and other peripherals
7.2. Reviewing programs
7.3. Deleting unwanted files
7.4. Backing up files
7.5. Checking hard drive for errors
7.6. Using up to date anti-virus programs
7.7. Cleaning dust from internal and external surfaces
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values
needed to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also
includes the application of relevant safety procedures and
regulations, organization procedures and customer requirements
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized Bold terms are elaborated
in the Range of Variables KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
1. Assess quality
1.1. Work instructions are Relevant production Reading skills
obtained and work is carried processes, materials required to
of received
out in accordance with and products interpret work
materials or
standard operating Characteristics of instruction
components
procedures materials, software Critical thinking
1.2. Received materials or and hardware used Interpreting work
component parts are in production instructions
checked against workplace processes
standards and Quality checking
specifications procedures
1.3. Faulty material or Quality Workplace
components related to work procedures
are identified and isolated Identification of faulty
1.4. Faults and any identified materials related to
causes are recorded and/or work
reported to the supervisor
concerned in accordance
with workplace procedures
1.5. Faulty materials or
components are replaced in
accordance with workplace
procedures
2. Assess own
2.1. Documentation relative to Safety and Carry out work in
quality within the company environmental accordance with
work
is identified and used aspects of OHS policies and
2.2. Completed work is checked production procedures
against workplace processes
standards relevant to the Fault identification
task undertaken and reporting
2.3. Faulty pieces are identified Workplace
and isolated procedure in
2.4. Information on the quality documenting
and other indicators of completed work
production performance is Workplace Quality
recorded in accordance with Indicators
workplace procedures
2.5. In cases of deviations from
specified quality
standards, causes are
documented and reported
in accordance with the
workplace’ standards
operating procedures
CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in
setting up the back-end operations workplace for electronics
production line. This includes gathering production tools and
materials, setting-up electronics backend machine parameters and
peripherals (including changeover), accomplishing production line
checklist and performing daily maintenance activity.
3. Accomplish 3.1 All check items are Completeness and accuracy Filling up
electronics performed according to of information on production appropriate
production specifications line checklist information on
line back-end 3.2 Production line checklist Work values and ethics checklist/ lot
checklist are correctly filled-out o Attentiveness travelers
according to specifications o Time consciousness
3.3 Production line checklist is o Cost-consciousness
completed based on o Quality-consciousness
required time
3.4 Work turnover procedure is
performed for next work
shift
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Production May include:
specifications 1.1 Machine specifications
1.2 Set-up checklist
1.3 Work Instructions (WI)/Job order
1.4 Production procedures
1.5 Out of Control Action Plan (OCAP) procedures
1.6 Control Plan procedures
1.7 Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures
1.8 Work Manuals
1.9 Production Process and Flow Diagrams
EVIDENCE GUIDE
2. Method of assessment 2.1. The assessor may select two (2) of the following
assessment methods to objectively assess the
candidate:
2.1.1. Observation
2.1.2. Questioning
2.1.3. Practical demonstration
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in
performing back-end operation for electronics production line. This
includes operating electronics back-end machine/ equipment,
running sample units and loading production units.
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. PPE Personal protective equipment may include:
1.1 Safety shoes
1.2 Gloves
1.3 Safety goggles
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Hardware and 1.1. Personal computers
peripheral devices 1.2. Networked systems
1.3. Communication equipment
1.4. Printers
1.5. Scanners
1.6. Keyboard
1.7. Mouse
1.8. Voice/Data logger
2. Software Software includes the following but not limited to:
2.1. Word processing packages
2.2. Data base packages
2.3. Internet
2.4. Spreadsheets
2.5. Client Specific Software
3. OH & S guidelines 3.1. OHS guidelines
3.2. Enterprise procedures
4. Storage media Storage media include the following but not limited to:
4.1. USBs
4.2. CDs
4.3. External disk drives
4.4. hard disk drives, local and remote
4.5. optical drives
4.6. cloud storage
5. Ergonomic guidelines 5.1. Types of equipment used
5.2. Appropriate furniture
5.3. Seating posture
5.4. Lifting posture
5.5. Visual display unit screen brightness
6. Desktop icons Icons include the following but not limited to:
6.1. directories/folders
6.2. files
6.3. network devices
6.4. recycle bin
6.5. program icons
7. Maintenance 7.1. Creating and managing more space in the hard
disk and other peripherals
7.2. Reviewing programs
7.3. Deleting unwanted files
7.4. Backing up files
7.5. Checking hard drive for errors
7.6. Using up to date anti-virus programs
7.7. Cleaning dust from internal and external surfaces
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in
checking quality compliance of back-end operations for electronics
production line. This includes monitoring back-end
machine/equipment operation, completing lot traceability and
performing visual machine inspection in electronics production
line.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are elaborated in REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
the Range of Variables
1. Monitor 1.1 Output and yield are Yield requirement Reading skills
electronics checked in accordance Machine capacity Communication
production with production Understanding of OCAP skills
line back-end requirements on machine/ equipment Monitoring skills
operation 1.2 Out of control action plan operation Detecting
(OCAP) is followed in case Basic Statistical Process abnormality or
of any non-conformance or Control (SPC) non-conformance
deviation to the process Completeness and Writing skills
1.3 Electronics production accuracy of information
line forms are on electronics production
accomplished in line form for unusual
accordance with process machine operation
requirements
2. Perform visual 2.1 Finished products are Finished products Reading skills
inspection checked/ inspected using judgment criteria on Communication
appropriate electronics production skills
instruments/tools. line back-end processes Computer skills
2.2 Physical defects are Uses of appropriate Observation Skills
identified based on product instruments/tools Detecting
specifications Procedures on abnormality or
2.3 Conforming and non- identification and non-conformance
conforming products are segregation of non- Writing skills
identified and segregated conforming products in
in accordance with electronics production
production line procedures line back-end operations
2.4 Housekeeping procedures 5S principles
are observed in
accordance with 5S
discipline and established
procedures
3. Complete 3.1 Lot traceability are Lot traceability Communication
electronics transacted in accordance Types of electronics skills
production with production procedures production line back-end Computer skills
line back-end 3.2 Conforming and non- product defects Observation Skills
lot traceability conforming products are Process controls on lots Detecting
identified and segregated transaction abnormality or
in accordance with non-conformance
production line procedures Writing skills
3.3 Disposition of lots is
determined in accordance
with product criteria
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Production line forms Production forms may include:
1.1 Lot summary
1.2 SPC checklist
1.3 Monitoring checklist
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1 Monitored electronics production line back-end machine/
equipment operation based on product requirements
1.2 Performed visual inspection in accordance to electronics
production line standards
1.3 Completed electronics production line back-end lot
transaction in accordance with production procedures
3. Accomplish 3.1 All check items are Completeness and accuracy Filling up
electronics performed according to of information on production appropriate
production specifications line checklist information on
line back-end 3.2 Production line checklist Work values and ethics checklist/ lot
checklist are correctly filled-out o Attentiveness travelers
according to specifications o Time consciousness
3.3 Production line checklist is o Cost-consciousness
completed based on o Quality-consciousness
required time
3.4 Work turnover procedure is
performed for next work
shift
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in
performing back-end operation for electronics production line. This
includes operating electronics back-end machine/ equipment,
running sample units and loading production units.
VARIABLE RANGE
6. Product criteria Product criteria may include:
6.1 Electrical criteria
6.2 Visual criteria
6.3 Mechanical criteria
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1 Initialized/Operated electronics back-end machine/
equipment according to production requirements
1.2 Run electronics back-end sample units in accordance to
product orientation and specifications
1.3 Loaded electronics back-end production units in accordance
to product orientation and specifications
3.3 Access Select correct program/ application based on job Modular Demonstration & ½ hour
information requirements Film showing questioning
using computer Access computer data/files Computer Observation &
Interpret general security, privacy legislation and based training questioning
copyright (e-learning) Third party report
Use Productivity Application Project method Assessment of
Microsoft office applications On the job output product
Learn Business Application training Computer- based
Introduction to Basic Programming software assessment
Apply basic ergonomics of keyboard and computer
user
3.4 Produce/ Identify types and function of computer peripheral Modular Demonstration & ½ hour
output data devices Film showing questioning
using computer Print and scan office documents and materials Computer Observation &
system Send office/ business documents through facsimile based training questioning
Transfer files or data between compatible systems (e-learning) Third party report
using computer software, hardware/ peripheral Project method Assessment of
devices On the job output product
Save documents in storage devices training Portfolio
a. CD/DVD Computer- based
b. USB drives assessment
c. Hard disk drives
1.2 Set up electronics Practice walk-around check or visual inspection of Lecture Written exam 2 hrs
back-end machine back-end machine Discussion Practical
parameters and Learn and practice procedures in setting up of Demonstration exam
peripherals electronics back-end machine parameters and Oral
Viewing
peripherals multimedia questioning
Learn/Apply safety measures in machine operations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1 Monitored electronics production line back-end machine/
equipment operation based on product requirements
1.2 Performed visual inspection in accordance to electronics
production line standards
1.3 Completed electronics production line back-end lot
transaction in accordance with production procedures
2.2 Run electronics Identify usage and types of electronics back-end Lecture Written exam 4 hrs
back-end sample sample units according to product criteria Discussion Practical
units Study and learn product orientation Hands-on exam
Learn usage of appropriate PPE and ESD apparels Viewing
Use appropriate tools multimedia
Perform/Practice procedure in loading and processing
electronics back-end sample units
Practice manual electronics back-end process based
on instruction and company procedures
Learn and identify machines alarms/errors
Determine applicable out-of-control action
plan(OCAP) for electronics back-end
Perform visual/ mechanical inspection
Accomplish production line documents
3.2 Perform visual Use inspection tools Lecture Written exam 10 hrs
inspection Identify types of electronics back-end product defects/ Discussion Practical
reworks Hands-on exam
Apply finished products judgment criteria on Oral
electronics production line back-end processes questioning
Check/Inspect finished products using appropriate
instruments/tools
Identify conforming and non- conforming products
Perform procedures on identification and segregation
of non-conforming products in electronics production
line back-end operations
Apply 5S principles / housekeeping procedures
3.3 Complete Perform lot traceability transaction Lecture Written exam 2 hrs
electronics o Lot accounting steps Discussion Practical
production line Accomplish production forms and documents Hands-on exam
back-end lot Oral
Identify and segregate conforming and non-conforming
traceability questioning
products
Learn and apply process controls on lots transaction
3.4.1 Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of
25 trainees for Electronics Back-end Operations NC II:
TOOLS EQUIPMENT MATERIAL
Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description
25 pcs Tweezers, Electronics back-end Appropriate materials
Stainless machines: for training purposes:
5 pcs Vacuum Pen Singulation- Auto/ 25 sets ESD Apparel
5 sets Metric Allen As Manual Shoes
25 pcs Keys required* Manual Insertion Smock and Head
12 Digit Solder Wave cap
5 pcs Calculator Encapsulation/ ESD Jacket
Torque driver, Case Mounting Bunny suit
3-RTD Baking Face mask
Test System Wrist /Foot
Test Handler ground strap
Marking
25 pairs Safety shoes
Packaging
25 pairs Gloves
5 sets Work tables with 25 pcs Safety goggles
chairs
2 pcs. White board
1 unit LCD projector
1 unit Desktop PC/Laptop
The result of the institutional assessment may be considered as evidence for the
assessment for national certification. As a matter of policy, graduates of programs
registered with TESDA under this training regulation are required to undergo mandatory
national competency assessment upon completion of the program.
4.1.3. Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic and common
units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with the core units.
4.1.4. The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:
4.1.5. The guidelines on assessment and certification are discussed in detail in the
“Procedures Manual on Assessment and Certification” and “Guidelines on the
Implementation of the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification
System (PTCACS)”.
GENERAL
3) Common Competencies - are the skills and knowledge needed by all people working
in a particular industry
8) Core Competencies - are the specific skills and knowledge needed in a particular
area of work - industry sector/occupation/job role
10) Elective Competencies - are the additional skills and knowledge required by the
individual or enterprise for work
11) Elements - are the building blocks of a unit of competency. They describe in outcome
terms the functions that a person performs in the workplace.
12) Evidence Guide - is a component of the unit of competency that defines or identifies
the evidences required to determine the competence of the individual. It provides
information on critical aspects of competency, underpinning knowledge, underpinning
skills, resource implications, assessment method and context of assessment
13) Level - refers to the category of skills and knowledge required to do a job
14) Method of Assessment - refers to the ways of collecting evidence and when,
evidence should be collected
15) National Certificate (NC) – is a certification issued to individuals who achieve all the
required units of competency for a national qualification defined under the Training
Regulations. NCs are aligned to specific levels within the PTQF
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16) Performance Criteria - are evaluative statements that specify what is to be
assessed and the required level of performance
17) Qualification - is a cluster of units of competencies that meets job roles and is
significant in the workplace. It is also a certification awarded to a person on successful
completion of a course in recognition of having demonstrated competencies in an
industry sector
18) Range of Variables - describes the circumstances or context in which the work is to
be performed
19) Resource Implication - refer to the resources needed for the successful performance
of the work activity described in the unit of competency. It includes work environment
and conditions, materials, tools and equipment
20) Basic Competencies - are the skills and knowledge that everyone needs for work
21) Training Regulations (TR) – refers to the document promulgated and issued by
TESDA consisting of competency standards, national qualifications and training
guidelines for specific sectors/occupations. The TR serves as basis for establishment
of qualification and certification under the PTQF. It also serves as guide for
development of competency-based curricula and instructional materials including
registration of TVET programs offered by TVET providers
23) Underpinning Skills - refers to the list of the skills needed to achieve the elements
and performance criteria in the unit of competency. It includes generic and industry
specific skills
2) Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is a term used for companies that design,
test, manufacture, distribute, and provide return/repair services for electronic
components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The
concept is also referred to as electronic contract manufacturing (ECM).
5) Hard disk drive (HDD) is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital
information using rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material. An
HDD retains its data even when powered off. Data is read in a random-access manner,
meaning individual blocks of data can be stored or retrieved in any order rather
than sequentially. An HDD consists of one or more rigid ("hard") rapidly rotating disks
(platters) with magnetic heads arranged on a moving actuator arm to read and write
data to the surfaces.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
COMMON COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to extend
gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry, academe and
government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and expertise to the
development and validation of these Training Regulations.