OCCUPATIONALANALYSIS

Authors:

Mr. Adam Weissmuller

Mrs. Nancy Weissmuller

Mrs. Donna Tartell

Mr. Johnny Weissmuller

A Web-Based Handbook SupportingA Web-Based Handbook SupportingOccupational Surveying TechnologiesOccupational Surveying Technologies

OverviewOverview

Background/Introduction

General Design Considerations

Specific Design Considerations

Progress to Date

Conclusions/Recommendations

Background/Introduction

Traditional methodologies can’t keep up with the changes in technology.

Routine distribution systems can not provide the required updates in a timely manner.

A web-based handbook could solve these problems

This handbook could be updated continuously and would be available anywhere in the world.

General Design ConsiderationsGeneral Design Considerations

Comprehensive Occupational Analysis Computerized Handbook (COACH)

Executive Decision Maker

The Implementers

The Operations Manager

The Operations Support Staff

Access to Reference Materials

Specific Design ConsiderationsSpecific Design Considerations

COACH would need to be user-friendly.

The web technology allows for self-training on web navigation.

COACH would need to be accessible from anywhere.

The Handbook can be stored on CD-ROM's, which could be used in environments without web access.

FrontPage is integrated into the commonly used Office Suite.

Progress to DateProgress to Date

COACH is still a work in progress.

The OA Program Evaluation is nearing completion

Survey Distribution and Collection are being expanded to include internet surveys.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Jimmy Mitchell of IJOA (mitchell@mail.ijoa.org)

Conclusions/RecommendationsConclusions/Recommendations

The structure of the handbook can be adapted to any field.

COACH allows the user to be kept up to date with minimal effort.

COACH can provide training to geographically dispersed individuals.

The web technology will allow continuous updates, as the technology dictates.

OCCUPATIONALANALYSIS