The Train the Evaluator session is tailored to meet the needs of the operators of natural gas pipelines who
must comply with the federally mandated operator qualification program. This training provides information
on the theory of evaluation, but its strength is in providing useful information and hands-on practice for conducting
credible performance evaluations.

Train the Evaluator (EnergyU-based) “One-Day”  training sessions include:

• Introduction and Dart Throwing Exercise
• Exercise: Square Knot Hands On Observation
• Interrater Reliability-Butt Heat Fusion
• Interrater Reliability-Locating Pipelines
• Reliability and Validity
• Using Observation Skills
• Using Listening Skills
• Q41 and EnergyU Orientation
• Tips for Handling Problem Situations
• Tips for Evaluator Response to Evaluatee Questions
• Evaluation Exercise-Backfilling
• Various Practice Exercises
• Optional Discussions: Test Question
  Administration; Work Performance; History Review;
  and the OQ Rule