Which item is NOT typically provided by work instructions?

• A. Performance metrics
• B. Training requirements for the position
• C. Safety procedures
• D. Operational steps

Answer: (B)

Work instructions are the hands-on guide for performing a specific operation. They spell out the exact steps in order, the tools or jigs to use, setup conditions, safety procedures, and the checks or quality verifications required to complete the task correctly. They may also include performance targets like cycle time or tolerance criteria so the operator knows what counts as acceptable.

Training requirements for the position, on the other hand, describe what training is needed to qualify to perform that work—who needs training, what topics must be covered, how long it should take, and how competency is assessed. Those details belong in training materials or a competency matrix, not in the step-by-step instructions for performing the task.

Because training requirements focus on qualification rather than the actual execution of the task, they are not typically provided by work instructions.