OPERATION

SHEET

Task sheet and operation sheets are instructional sheets that

are used in teaching and practicing basic skills for the mastery of a
Job.
In this lesson, you will realize how operation sheets are useful in
practicing the operation of equipment or machines.

Operation Sheets
An operation sheet is a set of procedures on the use and
maintenance of an equipment or a machine. The procedures of an
operation sheet will greatly depend on the manufacturer’s manual
since operation may vary from brand to brand. The performance
objective of an operation sheet should then include the
manufacturer’s manual as the basis of the criterion or standard. This
is used for teaching a single basic task, operation or process. It usually
includes the operation of tools, machine or equipment in doing a task
or job which involve following correct procedures and sequence. (e.g.
the job is creating different kind of wire joints, the operation is the
procedure in joining wires)
You should always develop an operation sheet for the brand of
machines or equipment existing in your workshop. Notes or information
about the basic operation of other brands may, however, be discussed as
an offshoot of your operation sheet so that your trainee will be able to
adjust when using other brands of the machine or equipment.

Guidelines in Operation Sheet Development

1. Describe or name the operation clearly.
2. Use the correct and accepted occupational and technical terminology.
3. List in proper order all the steps involved in performing the operation.
4. State the instructions in clear and concise language.
5. Use illustrations, diagrams or drawings to clarify the steps.
6. Indicate any critical points that are essential to the success of
the operation.
7. State the accepted criteria for evaluating the quality of the operation.
Note: The format follows the format of a Task Sheet.

The performance criteria checklist should include criteria on strict

observance of the step-by-step procedure which are critical in operating
the equipment.
Example:
Did you read the manufacturer’s manual of the equipment before
unpacking the parts?
Did you unplug the machine before dissembling the parts?

Job Sheet
In the previous lessons, you learned how to develop task sheets
and operation sheets. These are essential in the mastery of the skills
of your competency.
This information sheet guides you on how to integrate tasks and
operations in a Job Sheet.

Job Sheet
A Job Sheet integrates tasks and operations. When integrating
previously learned tasks and operations, you do not need to re-write
the specific steps of an operation or task. Your trainee is expected to
learn tasks and operations first before performing the Job Sheet.
Providing Job Sheets will help your trainee enhance, retain and
practice their knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Format
The format of a Task Sheet, Operation Sheet and the Job Sheet
are similar.