The higher the value, the more important the task is to the overall function of the job. All other lists support the duty and task chart by giving a complete picture of the job. The tools and equipment list identifies specialized equipment or safety training required. An insight to where the panel perceives the job is heading in the future is captured in the future trends chart. The first and foremost is selecting the right panel.
Instructors tend to push the panel toward their own training programmes.
One member of the panel was the instructor in charge of training all forklift drivers for the company. He continuously pressed for duties and tasks to be included, even though the remaining members of the panel were in disagreement, noting that they had not completed 'those kinds' of lifts in years. After discussion, it was clear that the instructor suggested these duties and tasks based on an out-dated training programme. On another occasion, a supervisor sneaked into a panel. His presence was uncovered when the panel was challenged in regard to the quiet environment, their lack of participation and passive attitude.