Oral Evaluation

A competency verification technique where a designated qualification official verifies that a TQP participant has obtained the knowledge associated with a specific competency or competencies in a technical qualification standard by asking verbal questions and verifying that the participant provides an acceptable answer. The questions and acceptable answers are found in the technical qualification standards and any associated evaluation guides. The oral evaluation is commonly used for knowledge requirement that require the individual to "describe" or "discuss" a particular topic. An oral evaluation also can be an approved, final qualification activity where a designated person, typically the first level supervisor, asks a set of verbal questions evaluate whether the TQP participant has obtained a sufficient level of competency to independently perform their assigned duties and responsibilities.