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PHV INTERN / TRAINEE GUIDE FOR VETERINARY MENTORS OF PROCEDURES TO DEMONSTRATE AND EVALUATE

Intern / trainee Mentor 

Dates /Week of Establishment/Species

Mentors should coach the intern / trainee in the following procedures and evaluate if the intern / trainee is able to interpret and/or perform the task to 

achieve a basic awareness or proficiency level. If a certain procedure does not apply to the species at the mentor’s establishment, make sure the 

intern has the opportunity to be exposed to other species and to processing operations in order to be rated on those procedures. It is not 

acceptable for a mentor to have the intern / trainee spend a significant time during the work day reviewing CDs or other training materials. Those 

are covered adequately in the CFL classroom training. The mentoring time is for demonstrating, coaching and evaluating the intern / trainee on the 

following important in-plant “survival skills”. The mentor ensures that the intern / trainee is aware of the resources available on-the-job to 

adequately address procedures and issues, that may arise, and has a basic awareness of how the regulatory framework is applied on the job. 

Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are 

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Ante Mortem Mentor to demonstrate: High Aver  No

Inspection  Safety protocols to be followed 

 How to observe animals at rest and in motion 

 Knowledge of unique requirements that apply to the duty 

station or species slaughtered. 

 Performs antemortem inspection at all applicable facilities. 

 How to take official control action (suspect, condemn). 

 Knowledge of applicable paperwork 

 Demonstrate knowledge of &/or ability to properly handle: 

• Flashlight 

• Thermometer 

• Watch 

• Pen 

• PHIS 

• Safety equipment 

• Reg.309.1-309.18 

• Directive 6100.1 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of ante mortem inspection 

procedures and policies without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

Comments:

 BSE/CNS Inspections ❏Reportable diseases ❏Foreign 

Animal Diseases ❏Suspect classification ❏Disabled 

livestock 

Questions for mentors to ask to test knowledge: 

Why does FSIS conduct ante mortem inspection? 

What might be some consequences of not performing thorough 

ante mortem inspection? How does the PHV’s expertise 

contribute to the safety and security of the food supply during 

ante mortem inspection? 

• Directive 6240.1 

• Directive 6100.3 

• Directive 6100.4 

• Directive 6600.1

• BSE & SRM 

• Directive 6000.1 

• FAD 

• Notices

• FSIS Form 6150-1 

• APHIS 

Documentation 

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Humane  Aware of the regulatory requirements for humane handling High Aver  No 

Handling / 

Poultry Good 

Commercial 

Practices 

of livestock. 

 Observes handling of animals (including birds) and stunning 

routines 

 Able to discuss and evaluate the significance of recording 

HAT data 

 Proficient at entering HATS data into PHIS 

 Understands official control actions and response to 

egregious incidents 

 Knows DVMS and how/when to contact 

 Understands poultry GCPs and how this differs from humane 

handling of livestock 

 Understands when to document poultry GCP NR vs MOI 

Questions 

Why are we charged with the responsibility of ensuring humane 

handling? Why is it important? 

• Reg.313-313.50 

• Directive 6900.2 

• PHV Training 

• Notices

• Flashlight 

• Pen 

• Note pad 

• U.S. Reject tag 

• Work safety 

Equipment 

• HIKE Scenarios 

• Directive 5000.9 

• Compliance

Guidelines

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of humane handling and 

slaughter including poultry inspection 

procedures and policies without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

Comments:

Postmortem  Carcass presentation and line speed responsibilities- assure • PHV-Entry 

inspection line speeds and presentation are consistent and adequate and 

do not interfere with proper inspection. 

Training 

• §310.1-310.2 5 

High Aver  No 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

 Inspection techniques – perform hand motions, observations, • Directive 6100.2 proficiency of postmortem inspection 

palpations, incisions. • Directive 6100.3 procedures and policies without 

 Knows Tuberculin Reactor Procedure. 

 Carcass dispositions – recognize normal; uses public health 

focused thought process to diagnose abnormal conditions and 

diseases (acute vs chronic; localized vs systemic; impacts 

public health vs NFSCP); makes proper carcass dispositions. 

 Condemned and inedible control – understand, observe, and 

verify that establishment maintains control. 

• §381.1-381.524 

• Notices

• NPIS-Dir 6500.1

• NSIS-Dir 6600.1

• HIMP

• Stop watch 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

Comments:

 Inspection reports – properly fill out applicable reports. • Knife 

• Hook 

• Locks 

• Seals 

• PHIS 

• FSIS PM 

Disposition Forms 

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

5000.1 Cover all methods outlined in FSIS Directive 5000.1 from the High Aver  No

methodology inspector and supervisor perspective: 

 Rules of Practice – explain regulatory control actions; show 

tags and explain how they are used; show copies of NOIEs in 

the government file; walk through scenarios based on past 

experience. 

 Sanitation Performance Standards – demonstrate 

performance of procedures; explain how to randomly select 

the requirement to verify; review how to document 

noncompliance and how to interact with the establishment 

when noncompliance occurs; show examples of NRs in the 

government file; walk through scenarios based on past 

experience; explain how to determine if the noncompliance 

found is Sanitation SOP (e.g., contamination/adulteration of 

product or product contact surface) or HACCP 

(contamination is food safety hazard). 

 SSOP– review establishment’s Sanitation SOP; demonstrate 

performance of procedures; review how to document 

noncompliance and how to interact with the establishment 

when noncompliance occurs; show examples of NRs; walk 

through scenarios based on past experience. 

 HACCP – review establishment’s HACCP plan and hazard 

analysis; demonstrate performance of HACCP, SPS, 

Sanitation SOP procedures; review how to document 

noncompliance and how to interact with establishment when 

noncompliance occurs; show example NRs; walk through 

scenarios based on past experience. 

(Continued) 

• Directive 5000.1 

• Directive 5000.4 

• Reg.416.1-416.17 

• Directive 5000.6 

• Reg.417.1-417.8 

• IM-Training 

• Notices

• Establishment 

Sanitation SOP 

and 

HACCP plan 

• Establishment 

Sanitation SOP 

and HACCP 

records 

• Sample NRs 

• Establishment 

E. coli written 

plan and records 

• Salmonella 

sampling 

supplies, forms, 

and shipping 

materials; 

• Food safety 

sampling 

supplies, forms, 

and shipping 

materials. 

• PHIS sample 

management 

• HACCP GUIDE 

• HACCP 

Guidelines & 

Policies 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the methods in Dir. 

5000.1 described here without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

For example, has basic proficiency 

and/or awareness proficiency of: 

Performing the HACCP, SPS, and 

Sanitation SOP duties without 

intervention .from the mentor. 

Preparing and submitting Salmonella 

and food safety samples correctly; 

completing forms accurately; making 

proper disposition of carcasses; 

retrieving results from LIMS-Direct. 

Reviewing generic E. coli records. 

Documenting noncompliance, 

Following the Rules of Practice when 

taking regulatory control actions. 

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

5000.1  Pathogen reduction (Salmonella Performance Standards; • Compliance Comments:

methodology 

(continued) 

Campylobacter Performance Standards; Generic E. coli 

verification) – Demonstrate sampling procedure; explain 

when and how to sample; demonstrate how to complete 

Guides Index 

• Directive 

sample submission documentation and submit samples; 10250.1, 

explain what is done when sample set failure occurs; show Salmonella and 

establishment generic E. coli written plan and records of Campylobacter 

establishment sampling; explain what to review in Verification 

establishment records and what constitutes noncompliance. program 

 Food safety sampling (E. coli O157:H7, Listeria) – • 10,000 Series: 

Demonstrate sampling techniques; explain why sampling is Laboratory 

done; explain what products are sampled; explain how OPHS Services 

determines what products to sample; show how to check 

records of in plant testing based on instructions in Directive • NARMS Video 

5000.2; explain what constitutes noncompliance and how to 

document noncompliance; show how to submit samples and 

how to check LIMS-Direct for results. 

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Food Safety 

Standard for 

feces, ingesta, 

milk (red meat), 

feces (poultry) 

Poultry: 

 On line duties 

 Off line duties –examine 10 randomly selected carcasses 

prior to chiller; identify appearance of feces 

 Verifying compliance with HACCP requirements 

Red meat: 

 On line duties 

 Off line duties – identify appearance of feces, milk, and 

ingesta on heads, weasand meat, cheek meat, and carcasses. 

 Verifying compliance with HACCP requirements 

• Directive 6420.2 

• Q&A, Directive 

10010.1,5000.2, 

6420.2 

• Directive 6410.1 

• Directive 6420.5

• Directive 6410.4 • Establishment 

HACCP plan 

High Aver  No 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the Food Safety Standard 

for feces, ingesta, milk (red meat) and 

feces (poultry) described in this section 

without significant intervention by the 

mentor. 

For example, 

Identifying contamination; Knowing 

locations to perform procedures; 

Understanding establishment actions 

required when it occurs 

Comments:

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools

Date 

completed Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Sampling and  Pathology (use proper terminology describing pathologies) High Aver  No 

submission of 

laboratory 

specimens for 

and TB – NVSL suspect granuloma submissions – identify 

lesions; collect representative tissues; retain carcass/product 

pending results; prepare tissue for submission; ship samples; 

security of samples; check for results in LIMS-Direct. 

• Sample kits 

• Seals 

• Shipping labels 

• Regulations

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency for sampling and submission 

of laboratory specimens for pathology 

pathology and • Directive 10230.6 and residues described in this section 

residue  Residue – Demonstrate how to use KISTM; request supplies; • Directive without significant intervention by the 

location for collecting sample; collect tissue samples; 10800.1, Residue mentor. 

complete forms; make proper disposition of animals; Sampling 

directed/headquarters generated; timing of samples; • KIS Instructions For example: 

submission of lab forms; shipping samples; sample tube • Notices Preparing and submitting samples 

preparation; check for results in LIMS-Direct; explain how to • Retain tags correctly; 

be familiar with how the establishment addresses residues in • LIMS-DIRECT Completing forms ; 

their HACCP plan and/or establishment procedures; identify • PHIS Making proper disposition of carcasses; 

animals during ante mortem and post mortem inspection that • 10000 Series: Retrieving results from LIMS-Direct; 

exhibit conditions and symptoms that may warrant collection Laboratory Entering data into PHIS. 

of samples for residue; explain how to segregate the animals Services Comments:

and/or have the carcasses railed out or hung back for 

disposition; read and interpret the test results; gather the 

initial producer information from the establishment: 

complete FSIS Form 10,000.2 correctly. 

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the mentor

that these procedures/policies are understood and/or

performed

Tools Date 

completed

Basic Proficiency 

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Establishment  Understand weekly meetings held, attend at least one • Relationship High Aver  No 

Management meeting, review NRs, discuss trends, systems and public principles 

Communication health issues; document meetings. 

 Be prepared to institute needed meetings upon arrival to duty 

station. 

• FSIS Directive 

5010.1 

• NRs 

• PHIS 

• memos 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of communication with 

establishment management regarding 

preparing and conducting weekly 

meetings without significant intervention 

by the mentor. 

Comments:

Labor  Assignment rosters/scheduling – know who prepares; know High Aver  No 

Management 

Agreement 

how to read it; where to find it; what to do for staffing 

shortages; resource people and tools. 

 Management rights and union rights – changes from old 

• LERD Specialist 

Contact 

• LER training 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the Labor Management 

contract to new that cause problems; no consultation; right to manual Agreement described in this section 

assign work; 10MR/12 rule. • LMA-FSIS without significant intervention by the 

 Breaks – official breaks; who is responsible for breaks; when • Regs 9 CFR mentor. 

they are given. 307.4 and 307.5 For example, 

 Grievances – understand they are part of the process; don’t 

panic; don’t take it personally; what to tell bargaining unit 

employee about continuing to work and filing grievance 

later. 

 No past practices – national bargaining; what can set up past 

practice; how to avoid forming a past practice; 

understanding supervisory chain of command. 

• Local duty 

rosters/schedule 

• Copies of 

grievance and 

• Directive 5090.1 

• Directive 4550.7

Understanding the processes and 

knowing who to contact with questions. 

Comments:

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

NFSCP  Using methods described in FSIS Directive 7000.1 – • Regs-316-316.16 High Aver  No 

verification understands scheduling; demonstrates performance of 

various NFSCP (formerly OCP) procedures as appropriate 

• Regs 317.1 -

317.400 Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

(e.g., FPS for poultry; carcass AQL, net weights; • Regs 424.21- proficiency of OCP verification 

formulation check; X % solution); show establishment 424.23 described in this section without 

labeling files; understands when and how to document • Regs 441.10 significant intervention by the mentor. 

noncompliance. • Regs 442.1 -442.5 

• Directive 7000.1 Comments:

• 7,000Series:Proce 

ssed Products 

Wellness,  Demonstrate safe working habits – conduct establishment • Emergency High Aver  No 

Health and 

Safety in the 

establishment 

tour of exits, review emergency plan; review emergency 

phone numbers. 

 Use of personal protective equipment (including lockout/ tag 

out) – review proper use of knives; verify they have all PPE; 

posters, phone 

numbers, 

evacuation plan; 

• Injury report 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of Wellness, health and 

safety in the establishment as described 

demonstrate lockout/tag out procedures; show location of Directive 4791.1 in this section without significant 

first aid kit. • Directive 4791.13 intervention by the mentor. 

 Safety reports – demonstrate how to complete injury • Directive 4791.1 

reporting forms; show log of injuries; review OWCP • 4000 Series: For example, 

information; share information on contact at HRD. Personnel(Directi Demonstrating safe working habits; 

 Workplace violence – explain policies and procedures; show 

red folder in government files; share information on 1-800 

ves 4791.1 to 

4810.1) 

accessing appropriate forms; knowing 

how to make appropriate contacts. 

number to report incidents. • forms; 

• OWCP Comments:

Handbook; 

• Contact 

information 

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Water 

Retention Issues 

 Able to verify compliance to applicable directive – review 

establishment program, records, labeling. 

• Establishment 

protocol 

• Directive 6700.1 

High Aver  No

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of water retention issues 

described in this section without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

Comments: 

Administrative  Has experience in and shows competence in completion of 

forms and proper distribution. 

 T&A reports (full time and WAE) – WebTA; how to check 

inspector’s T&As; when and how to approve leave; leave 

balance; proper use of FMLA; who applies for what leave. 

 Staffing – process; who to contact with questions; pull 

patterns; District practices. 

 Appeals – format; how to respond; who to call with 

questions. 

 Travel vouchers Concur; where to submit; travel 

authorization; who to call with questions; CONUS. 

 FSIS form 5110 – 1. – reimbursable vs. non-reimbursable 

 Supply requisitions – show forms; how to place order; when 

to place order by fax, email, mail, in case of emergency; 

how to handle accountable items. 

 Official reference material; able to locate, use and apply – 

Index, FSIS Intranet, FSIS web site; how to locate 

Directives, Notices, Regulations, Interim Regulations; 

askFSIS, etc. 

• Forms 

• Directive 4630.2-

Leave 

• Directive 4550.7-

Pay 

• 12,000 Series: 

Voluntary 

Inspection(ROT) 

• Resource persons 

names and phone 

numbers 

• Government files 

• Concur 

• WebTA 

• Form AD-616-

Travel Voucher 

• FSIS Website 

• AskFSIS

• AskUSDA

• FSIS Field Supply 

Center(MMS) 

High Aver  No 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the administrative 

procedures described in this section 

without significant intervention by the 

mentor. 

For example, 

Completing forms, accessing Agency 

resources, and making necessary 

contacts to get answers to questions. 

Comments:

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Administrative  Official file maintenance. LIMS Direct 

(continued)  Computer efficiency – how to maintain files; how to locate 

files specifically of interest to district . 

 Access LIMS-Direct Pathogen Reduction and Residue Data 

Security maintenance. 

 Access current regulations on the internet. 

 Use of data – understand how to use PHIS. 

 OF-1164 Use Notice to complete their own; review other 

samples for adequacy. 

 Credit card use – discuss responsibilities. 

OF-1164

Human  Awareness of practical application of: • Government files High Aver  No 

Resources 

Administrative 

Duties 

 Performance Evaluation; select elements, establish standards, 

monitor performance, quarterly reviews,complete AD-435E

form, conduct evaluation interview. 

• Bulletin boards 

• User guides 

• Electronic 

resources 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the human resources 

administrative duties described in this 

 Career counseling 

 Within Grade Increase

 EEO/Civil Rights 

 Merit Promotion 

 Work Unit meetings – conduct one if possible. 

 What is contained in the inspector’s personnel file 

 Demonstrate in-plant application. 

 Show organization of files, bulletin boards. 

 Demonstrate use of Agency resources. 

 Reinforce the importance of setting performance standards 

and linking them to personnel actions. 

• OHR Portal

• Forms 

• DR-4040-430

• Performance 

Management 

section without significant intervention 

by the mentor. 

For example, 

Understanding how to access resources, 

using forms, maintaining personnel files 

Comments:

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

IPPS  Process – Explain when and how to conduct assessments; • FSIS Directive High Aver  No 

Assessments how to give feedback; how to document and share results; 

review the method; frequency = Minimum of 2 times per 

year; who performs and who receives the IPPS assessments. 

 Tools – EPMA; Show how to access Supervisory 

Guidelines; show how to use Form and store results 

electronically. 

4430.3 Rev.4 

• Fillable IPPS

form

• Supervisory 

Guideline and 

• EPMA - OHR

Portal

• FSIS Intranet 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the IPPS assessments 

described in this section without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

Comments:

Team  Open communication with inspection team – discuss • Leadership High Aver  No 

leadership expectations of both parties orally and electronically. 

 Observe effective delegation of appropriate duties and 

supervision – discuss application in establishment setting 

with inspection personnel. 

 Discuss expanded public health assurance duties and the 

team concepts of working with EIAOs and other PHVs. 

 Problem solving observed; demonstrate inspection team’s 

joint efforts. 

Resource Guide 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of leading a team as 

described in this section without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

For example, 

Demonstrating behaviors consistent with 

Agency expectations. 

Comments:

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Export  Certificate preparation • Regs 322.1-322.5 High Aver  No 

certification 

 Product examination 

 Requirement determination 

 Export Training- AgLearn 

• Poultry Exports381.104-381.111

• Directive 9000.1 

• Notices

• Export Library 

• PHIS- Export

Component

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of export certification 

procedures described in this section 

without significant intervention by the 

mentor. 

Comments:

Recalls  Explain procedures – identify District Recall Officer, 

District Case Specialist; explain how DO manages recalls. 

 Understand role of PHV in recall process – explain how they 

may be asked to assist with effectiveness checks based on 

direction from DO. 

• Regs 418.1-418.4 

• Directive 8080.1 

• Notices

High Aver  No 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the recall procedures 

described in this section without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

Comments:

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Procedures Description

The intern / trainee should demonstrate to the 

mentor that these procedures/policies are

understood and/or performed

Tools Date 

completed 

Basic Proficiency

and /or Awareness Proficiency

Level

Professionalism  Demonstrate the level of professionalism required by the 

Agency. 

 Become familiar with the Code of Ethics and Conduct. 

Questions 

How does professionalism of my direct reports and of me 

impact my ability to enforce regulations and improve public 

health? 

• HIKE Scenario 

• Directive 4735.4 

• Directive 4735.9 

• USDA Office of 

Ethics 

High Aver  No 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of professionalism described 

in this section without significant 

intervention by the mentor. 

For example, 

Demonstrating behaviors consistent with 

Agency expectations. 

Comments:

Computer skills Apply computer training : • PHIS High Aver  No 

FSIS Intranet 

 Word processing; internet use 

 FSIS Computer Helpdesk 

 Forms 

HIKE scenarios 

• LIMS Direct 

• AgLearn 

• Outlook 

Has achieved basic and/or awareness 

proficiency of the computer skills 

described in this section without 

significant intervention by the mentor. 

E-Authentication 

Use of government computer: 

 Review how to use computer tools PHIS, LIMS-Direct, 

EPMA

 Show how to send e-mails & attachments. 

 How to access NRs & Appeals 

 Review use of government computer criteria 

 AgLearn access and use 

 Location of training materials online 

• Footprints 

• EPMA - OHR

Portal

• FSIS Intranet Site 

For example, 

Demonstrating skills consistent with 

Agency expectations 

Comments:

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Mentor’s Final recommendation: I have directly observed and also have received indirect feedback (written and/or oral)

regarding this intern / trainee and have taken all of this into consideration to the best of my ability. I have concluded that:

 This PHV has achieved basic proficiency and/or awareness proficiency of all of the procedures detailed in this checklist. 

 This PHV has NOT achieved basic proficiency and /or awareness proficiency of all of the procedures detailed in this 

checklist. 

The Frontline Supervisor and/or the District Manager of this PHV have been made aware of those procedures NOT meeting basic and 

/or awareness proficiency.  YES  NO 

Explanation/Comments: 

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Mentor Guidelines for Using the PHV Intern Checklist

1. The PHV Intern / Trainee Checklist should be used by the mentors as a guide outlining the major areas of responsibility facing the intern in 

his/her first position of authority in an FSIS establishment (IIC, PHV, relief PHV, etc). 

2. Interns / Trainees should primarily work with mentors -- not spend a significant amount of time reading regulations or viewing informational 

CDs. Reference materials should be used to supplement hands-on mentoring. 

3. Interns should understand and be able to perform daily operational procedures (“survival skills”) that are accomplished at the mentoring 

facility. Mentors should cover checklist items either by intern shadowing, or through discussions and/or demonstrations. 

4. Mentors should arrange alternate species training experience for interns to at least introduce those additional species. (For example: If the 

mentoring facility is a cattle only operation, the mentor should arrange one day visits to swine and poultry establishments for the intern, if 

possible). 

5. If processing operations are not performed at the mentoring facility, the mentor should arrange processing training for the intern / trainee at a 

nearby facility, when possible. 

6. If the PHV has been with the Agency for two or more years, the PHV should be assigned to you to receive one week of alternate species 

mentoring. If this is not the case, please discuss this with the DM and perhaps an alternate mentor can be scheduled, even if it is in another 

District. 

7. Prior to the arrival of all PHVs, mentors should verify the assignment with the District Office. Clarify that it meets the guidelines provided 

herein. 

8. Mentors should submit completed PHV Intern / Trainee Checklists to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov and CC their district RMA

before the end of the final week of the PHV Intern training program.

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