How many months of OJT are required for Level 5 skill level?

• A. 12 months
• B. 6 months
• C. 24 months
• D. 18 months

Answer: (A)

Level 5 means you’ve achieved full, independent proficiency in the 1C0X2 specialty, which requires substantial hands-on experience. The training standard for this level specifies 12 months of on-the-job training to gain the breadth and depth of skills needed—from performing the full range of duties to working independently and handling real-world scenarios safely and accurately. A shorter period wouldn’t give enough time to master the varied tasks or demonstrate consistent reliability, while longer periods aren’t required by the standard. So, 12 months of OJT is the appropriate requirement to reach Level 5.