Category Rating and Selection Workshop Course
IDSTAF9010

Module 1: Category Rating and Hiring Reform

• Explain how category rating and selection came to be.
• Understand regulations and guidelines behind category rating and selection.
• Discuss significant initiatives and changes leading to category rating.

Module 2: Veterans' Preference and Priority Placement Requirements

• Analyze the impact of Veterans’ Preference entitlement on the category rating process.
• Apply priority consideration requirements of CTAP and RPL candidates.
• Explain how ICTAP candidates should be considered in the category rating process.

Module 3: Defining and Describing Categories

• Describe the process of using category rating and selection.
• Define quality categories and assign candidates to appropriate categories.
• Use simplified and amplified methods to identify eligible and qualified candidates.

Module 4: Preparing the Certificate and Making Selections

• Determine the order of certification and categories for selection.
• Identify when and how categories can be merged.
• Explain the selection process based on category rating certificates.