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Task Analysis

A task analysis is an analytical process applied to the job to be trained. It

defines the background of the learners,

determines the detailed behaviors or actions associated with a specific job accomplishment, and

translates job data into course outlines and objectives.

The outcome of a task analysis is the identification of skills and knowledge that will make up the training program.

The task analysis process varies a bit depending on whether the job being analyzed is procedure or principle-based.

Stage	Description
1	Analyze learners and determine prerequisites.
2	Identify job functions.
3	Identify tasks within each function.
4	Identify stages of a process.
5	Is the task procedural? If yes, identify the steps and go to step 7. If no, go to Step 6.
6	Identify guidelines of the principle-based task.
7	Identify knowledge needed to complete the task.