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From page 66... ... 66 Business Plan Overview In order to implement the certification on a nationwide basis, a clear structure must be developed, and an organization must be identified with a capacity to develop, implement and maintain the structure. This business plan assumes there will be two main players involved in implementing the program. Read the entire page →
From page 67... ... Business Plan 67 • Training delivery experience, especially to instructors: The organization will need to deliver directly or subcontract with experienced trainers. It will be advantageous to have experienced training professionals and transit personnel. Read the entire page →
From page 68... ... 68 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Core Competency Course Delivery A major factor in determining costs for development, delivery, and administration of the program depends on the method of course delivery selected. There are three possible options for managing the delivery of each course described in the core competency model. Read the entire page →
From page 69... ... Business Plan 69 costs accurately.) Using a centrally developed e-learning and video conferencing curriculum also ensures that all participants receive the same information and level of quality and will provide opportunities for participants to learn from each other in a collaborative environment. Read the entire page →
From page 70... ... 70 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Participation Projections and Operating Cost Analysis For the transit trainer certification program to be sustainable, several critical items must be present: • Sufficient participation levels from transit trainers and agencies initially and over time. • Revenues from participants fully cover the long term costs of the organization(s) Read the entire page →
From page 71... ... Business Plan 71 who will participate have participated and so there is a drop off at that point. However, the fixed costs will also be front loaded in the early years, so a smaller participation level is necessary for sustainability after the initial costs are covered. Read the entire page →
From page 72... ... 72 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Projected Parcipaon Parcipang Trainers (from Year 1 populaon) 48 48 48 48 48 0 0 0 0 0 Parcipang Trainers (from New Hires each year) Read the entire page →
From page 73... ... Business Plan 73 Costs (Constant $ in Thousands) Note: These are recurring operang costs, both fixed and variable. Read the entire page →
From page 74... ... 74 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors • Review of course documentation and portfolios for three Program Design courses: $200. • Review of final capstone project and issuing certification: $150. Read the entire page →
From page 75... ... Business Plan 75 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Projected Parcipaon Parcipang Trainers (from Year 1 populaon) 24 24 24 24 24 0 0 0 0 0 Parcipang Trainers (from New Hires each year) Read the entire page →
From page 76... ... 76 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Costs (Constant $ in Thousands) Note: These are recurring operang costs, both fixed and variable. Read the entire page →
From page 77... ... Business Plan 77 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Projected Parcipaon Parcipang Trainers (from Year 1 populaon) 36 36 36 36 36 0 0 0 0 0 Parcipang Trainers (from New Hires each year) Read the entire page →
From page 78... ... 78 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Table 5.5. (Continued) Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... Business Plan 79 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Projected Parcipaon Parcipang Trainers (from Year 1 populaon) 48 48 48 48 48 0 0 0 0 0 Parcipang Trainers (from New Hires each year) Read the entire page →
From page 80... ... 80 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Costs (Constant $ in Thousands) Note: These are recurring operang costs, both fixed and variable. Read the entire page →
From page 81... ... Business Plan 81 The numbers show that, if the "medium level" of participation can be achieved and the other participation assumptions hold valid, the program can be sustainably offered. However, the margins are always fairly small and the potential AO will always be in a somewhat precarious position where a small change in demand or costs will result in an operating loss. Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... 82 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors conducted by an independent contractor to measure overall maintenance efficiency. One activity is to inspect a percentage of the bus fleet on an annual basis and itemize the number of defects found. Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... Business Plan 83 Figure 5.1 showcases an example of such savings. A PM job that once cost $114 in labor and materials now cost only $82 after four years of training because of improved skill levels, a result of improved diagnostic abilities and an overall reduction in the time needed to make repairs. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... 84 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors The ROI study focused on measuring the impact of a comprehensive faculty development program provided to UTI by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) , a career college employee development and performance improvement initiative. Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... Business Plan 85 satisfying job. The instructors at this particular technical school provided just enough classroom instruction to prepare students for intensive hands-on education, combining theory and practice in a way that engaged students and prepared them for real-world job experiences. Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... 86 A National Training and Certification Program for Transit Vehicle Maintenance Instructors Taken together, the sources provided here and elsewhere conclude that quality teachers are a critical determinant of student achievement. There is clear evidence to suggest that technicians are in a better position to perform their jobs when provided with effective instructors. Read the entire page →

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... 66 Business Plan Overview In order to implement the certification on a nationwide basis, a clear structure must be developed, and an organization must be identified with a capacity to develop, implement and maintain the structure. This business plan assumes there will be two main players involved in implementing the program.