Form APHIS 354 APHIS 354 NIMS Training and Exercise Program Course Evaluation

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NIMS TRAINING AND EXERCISE
PROGRAM
COURSE EVALUATION

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
COURSE NAME

COURSE NUMBER

LOCATION

DATE

Evaluations are used to make improvements to courses such as the one you just completed. In Section 1, please check or shade the box in the appropriate column that
best reflects your overall reaction to this training course.

SECTION 1
POOR…………………………………EXCELLENT
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2

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5

N/A

1. Overall, how would you rate this course?
2. How well do you feel the course objectives were met?
3. How would you rate the effectiveness of the course exercises and activities?
4. How would you rate the effectiveness of the instructor(s)?
5. The enthusiasm of the instructor(s)?
6. Ability of the instructor(s) to add meaningful examples to enhance the learning experience.
7. Ability of the instructor(s) to adequately address questions and comments.
8. How would you rate the quality of the course manual and handouts?
9. How would you rate the adequacy of the classroom facility?
10. The training aids (charts, visuals, etc.) were:
11. How would you rate the pace of the course?
12. How would you rate the length of the course?
In Section 2, please answer “YES” or “NO” to the questions. If you answer “YES”, please provide a narrative response to support your answer.

SECTION 2
13. Are there any recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the course?

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YES

NO

14. Did the instructor(s) provide an adequate number of breaks?

YES

NO

15. Were the exercises/activities relevant to the type of work that you might be called upon to perform during an emergency?

YES

NO

16. What additional comments or suggestions do you have about the course?

For ICS-300 and ICS-400 courses, please complete Section 3 by rating your ability in each of the following content areas before and after having completed this course.
Please check or shade the box in the appropriate column that best reflects your overall reaction to this training course.

SECTION 3
BEFORE THE COURSE
POOR……………………………EXCELLENT

TASK/SKILL
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General Knowledge of ICS
ICS Planning Process
Command and General Staff Responsibilities
Planning Phases
Contingency Planning
Planning for Incident Demobilization

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5

N/A

AFTER THE COURSE
POOR…………………………….EXCELLENT
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2

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5

N/A