Task Book The Task Book is a working document that enables those ARES® communicators electing to participate in the Eastern New York Section training plan to track and document their training plan elements as they are completed towards increasing levels of proficiency. The Task Book should contain all training plan items, completion dates and sign-offs as the ARES® communicator transitions through the three skill levels. The ARES® communicator is responsible for maintaining their Task Book and having it with them during training and assignments. The Task Book also contains sections with definitions of the communicator levels; as well as common responsibilities. Recommendations for minimum proficiencies and skills per are listed. EC's, at their discretion, can add or substitute skills that they consider important with DEC or SEC approval. Prior known experience may be substituted for some listed tasks. It is suggested that items in the proficiency/skills section be used in training sessions or for meeting/event presentations. NOTE: the approving EC must meet/exceed the qualifications for each level they are signing off on. Skill Levels: Level I Communicator (RADO) - Entry level into the ARES® organization, assumes certain skills by virtue of obtaining an Amateur Radio license, demonstration of equipment familiarity and FEMA ICS training. Registration in ARES® Connect as part of this program qualifies the trainee with the ARRL ARES® Level One membership. Level II Communicator - Set of base level of validated skills desired by Eastern New York Section ARES®. Completion of ARRL EC-001 as part of this program qualifies the trainee with the ARRL ARES® Level Two membership. Advanced Communicator (LEVEL III) - Increased skill set validation along with candidacy to leadership positions. Completion of this task book with ARRL EC-016 as part of this program qualifies the trainee with the ARRL ARES® Level Three membership. Responsibilities: Individual Reviewing and understanding task book requirements Identifying desired objective/goal Satisfactorily demonstrate completion of tasks for each level Assure the evaluations are completed Maintain and keep the Task book up to date Make Task book available during assignments Responsible for submitting completed Task Book to Section Management Entering and updating ARES® Connect online records. Evaluator Be knowledgeable and proficient in the tasks being evaluated and approved
Task Book The Task Book is a working document that enables those ARES® communicators electing to participate in the Eastern New York Section training plan to track and document their training plan elements as they are completed towards increasing levels of proficiency. The Task Book should contain all training plan items, completion dates and sign-offs as the ARES® communicator transitions through the three skill levels. The ARES® communicator is responsible for maintaining their Task Book and having it with them during training and assignments. The Task Book also contains sections with definitions of the communicator levels; as well as common responsibilities. Recommendations for minimum proficiencies and skills per are listed. EC's, at their discretion, can add or substitute skills that they consider important with DEC or SEC approval. Prior known experience may be substituted for some listed tasks. It is suggested that items in the proficiency/skills section be used in training sessions or for meeting/event presentations. NOTE: the approving EC must meet/exceed the qualifications for each level they are signing off on. Skill Levels: Level I Communicator (RADO) - Entry level into the ARES® organization, assumes certain skills by virtue of obtaining an Amateur Radio license, demonstration of equipment familiarity and FEMA ICS training. Registration in ARES® Connect as part of this program qualifies the trainee with the ARRL ARES® Level One membership. Level II Communicator - Set of base level of validated skills desired by Eastern New York Section ARES®. Completion of ARRL EC-001 as part of this program qualifies the trainee with the ARRL ARES® Level Two membership. Advanced Communicator (LEVEL III) - Increased skill set validation along with candidacy to leadership positions. Completion of this task book with ARRL EC-016 as part of this program qualifies the trainee with the ARRL ARES® Level Three membership. Responsibilities: Individual Reviewing and understanding task book requirements Identifying desired objective/goal Satisfactorily demonstrate completion of tasks for each level Assure the evaluations are completed Maintain and keep the Task book up to date Make Task book available during assignments Responsible for submitting completed Task Book to Section Management Entering and updating ARES® Connect online records. Evaluator Be knowledgeable and proficient in the tasks being evaluated and approved