Job and task analysis involves breaking down an overall task into smaller subordinate tasks. It is generally conducted alongside a needs analysis to determine the essential skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete a task. Important decisions in analysis include choosing the correct steps and order of steps, as different analysts may have varying perspectives. Key questions to consider focus on identifying the tasks, their components, proper sequencing, and methods for evaluation.

1. Job and Task Analysis
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2. Defined
Job and Task analysis are generally
synonymous terms, and for the purposes of this
course, they will be used as such.
An analysis of the job or task at hand.

3. Defined, cont.
Generally conducted in conjunction with a needs
analysis, the job or task analysis breaks down the
task at hand into smaller parts.
Ask yourself: What are the subordinate tasks
that make up the overall task?

4. Example
Overall task: Get dressed
Subordinate Task: Put on
pants
Subordinate Task: Put on shirt
Subordinate Task: Put on
socks
Subordinate Task: Put on
shoes

5. Important Decisions
The person conducting the analysis must choose
the correct steps; not everyone will choose the
same steps or the same order.

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7. Questions to Consider
What are the tasks that individuals need to be able to accomplish or perform?
What are the key components of those tasks (That is, the skills and
knowledge an individual needs in order to successfully complete or perform the
task)?
What is the sequence in which those tasks are accomplished or performed
and should be learned and taught?
How can you determine whether an individual is able to complete the tasks?

8. Remember:
Break the task down into subordinate tasks