Manufacturer
Operator, programming, and technical training is available as well as assistance at all levels. Used Recommended Used Recommended
Supervisors 2 2 1 1
Methods of training used include on-the-job train-ing and operation plus intermittent programmtrain-ing classes.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Reco rmnended Methods of training used are supervisory, on-the-job, and Operators Manuals and IBM Schools.
Both basic programming and automatic programming are taught by NOL personnel on-a regular basis.
In-Output Operators 5
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM schools, local schools, and on-the-job training.
IBM 704
USAF Edwards AFB
In-Output OIlerators 2 Operation tends toward open shop. installation would be appropriate to another computer installation of approximately the same equipment con-fi.guration. This is considered to be particularly true of many computer installations which have been designed expressly for military operations, which are usually less routine and more subject to chang-ing concepts, fluctuatchang-ing requirements and irregular periods of peak activity, than would normally apply to the typical commercial type facility.
~rhose items marked with an
*
indicate incompatibil-ity with OU.T mode of operation or interpretation of job classification. For example: although no analy-sts are presently assigned to or physically working under the direct jurisdiction of the Chief Programmer, the analyst job-function is, never-the-less reflected in computer output. Many of the programs now in being were created with varying degrees ofanalyst-type consultation and advisement. In addition, this computer system, While assigned to the Control Divis-ion of the Directorate of OperatDivis-ions is actually utilized by many other staff agencies, either in direct or indirect support of the SAC mission. In some cases, the only computer-personnel support available to these agencies is that actually assigned accomplished by personnel assigned to this facility and the finished product then furnished to the re-questing agency.
Our mode of operation is such that usually it is difficu.lt to differentiate between the functions of programming and coding; therefore, personnel, both military and civilian, assigned to either of these functions have been listed as programmers.
The function of librarian is performed as an addi-tional duty of personnel assigned primarily to other duties.
Few of the personnel assigned or attached to the computer Machine Section, serve exclusively in any
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one of the specialized functions cited above.
Through extensive cross-training, many of these per-sonnel are fully qualified in many fields of machine application and from time to time may be-assigned varying duties, all or any of which may fall into the specialized classifications listed above.
The figures given under Clerks includes PCAM key punch operators.
Due to the number of variables involved, we do not feel that we can constructively state more inclusive recommendations for single or two-shift operations.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Routine on-the-job training procedures are utilized, with each person's training program being geared to his individual job assignment and personal qualifica-tions. Attendance of appropriate military or com-pany (IBM) training or orientation courses is employed as training media whenever practicable.
USAF Kirtland AFB
Operation tends toward closed shop.
For inexperienced programmers - 6 months training, including 704 formal programming school; 3 weeks in programmers administratively attached to branches other than the computing branch. In addition we have a small group of engineers who have been trained most recently in the use of a computer. Because of the large percentage of open-shop personnel, the greatest problem is training people as programming consultants. Within our own staff we suffer from a severe lack of systems programmers.
One 8-Hour Shift
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Recommended supplemented by seminars and general information sessions. Operators have always been given on-job 150 scientists and engineers also submit problems on an "open_shop" programming basis.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used for supervisors, analysts programmers, - professional degree plus on-job ing plus IBM courses. All others - on-the-job
NBS Computer Laboratory personnel Operation tends toward open shop. and on-the-job training.
TVA
1 1 1
includes formal classes One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Librarians 1
Operators 1
Engineers 2
In-Output Operators 2
Tape Handlers 1
TVA maintains an open shop operation with some divisions supplying their own analysts, programmers and coders. The Computing Center maintains a Scien-tific Applications Section and a Business Applica-tions Section for assistance in analYSis, programming, and coding.
TVA's 704 is manned on a 24 hour schedule for the Power Generation Scheduling, which requires about
435 are offered periodically:
Introduction to the 704 (2 days) FORTRAN (3 days)
Detailed 704 Programming (2 weeks)
Input/Output Conversion Techniques (20 hrs.) SURGE (2 days)
Matrix Algebra Linear Programming Numerical Analysis
Refresher courses are offered periodically in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations and Statistics.
Matrix algebra, linear programming, numerical analysis and the refresher courses are offered either
Analysts, Programmers & Coders Clerks Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used is work with experienced Operation tends toward close(1 shop.
Method of training is in-shop training. Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes 2 weeks program-ming school under IBM instructors, 1 week school under our instructors, and 6 months to one year work with an experienced programmer.
Bell Tel Whippany
Technicians open shop
Five operators are used for two 8-hour shifts.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM training courses and previous employment experience.
IBM 704
Bell 'rel Murray Hill
Three 8-Hour Shifts Used Recommended
Supervisors 4
Analysts-Programmers 20 20
Coders .3 5 primary distinguishing feature is that we operate virtually completely within the BE-SYS-2 monitor program, which provides automatic job-to-job sequenc-ing from a stacked input tape, incorporation of Fort-ran, Sap and a 650 simulator as sub-systems, snapshot dumping facilities, and automatic merit rating of human operators. Business ~Lchines Corporation. No training is given to 704 or T09 Systems experienced programmers.
Operators are given on-the-job training. Program-luers are given a 6-months course, evenly divided between formal classes ~d on-the-job training.
Convair Fort Worth
In-Output Operators 3 Operation tends toward closed shop.
Recommended Inexperienced personnel are given "on_job" train-ing. They are apprenticed to experienced personnel for periods of three to six months as required.
Supervisor responsible for training of personnel.
Convair San Diego Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used are small classes.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Method of training is own course followed by
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Method of training is own course followed by
About 250 engineers and engineering assistants have been trained in FORTRAN. About 100 accountants and procedures personnel have been trained in SURGE, a data processing language. Plans call for more exten-sive training of Division personnel in these and new problem oriented languages.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Two full time training specialists are used plus
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes formalized training in systems used, plus seminars to keep
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM schools and
The personnel requirements as outlined above de-serve the followin~ explanation:
Supervisors
(4):
1 - Manager of Data Processing a normal requirement. Straight maintenance and im-provement on an established computer should require somewhat less than 10. By the same token, changing from one generation computer to another will, in most cases, call for a substantial increase to the programming staff. Actual programming effort at Allison, under the present circumstances and includ-ing temporarily assigned personnel for our conver-sion period is presently at 18.Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM programming classes held on the premises. All other training in the support area (keypunching, verifying,
9 girls engineering programmers. Computing Section personnel available for consultation, guidance, and aid in debugging operations. Operating personnel tra~d
on-the-job.
In-Output Operators 1
In the second 8-hour shift, 1 additional operator is required. Two are recommended.
Figures quoted are for "closed shop" personnel.
Personnel quoted as programmers are considered to be programmer-analysts. We have trained about 225
IBM PDL Poughkeepsie Supervisors
Personnel figures reflect figures for machine operations only. The 3 systems are tightly inter-locked so that supervisory, clerical, input/output operators are utilized with the 3 systems.
Programming groups are divided into two general areas - Design Automation and Scientific Comput~tion.
Production coordination is accomplished by utiliz-ing an Engineerutiliz-ing Process Control Group. This is a technical-clerical group responsible for coordinating all work between computing groups and engineering in general.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes customer training programs - IBM Sales, on-the-job training, and depart-mental programming and operation courses.
IBM GPD DL Endicott
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Operators are given on-the-job training and pro-grammers attend a programming class conducted by department personnel.
IBM 704
IBM San Jose
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Most classes are presented by the computer organ-ization in connection with on-the-job training; for new equipment - classes conducted by the manufacturer.
North American Operation tends toward closed shop.
Inexperienced personnel are trained by two IBM Applied Science Representatives with supplementary training given by our Systems group. New experienced I'ersonnel are indoctrinated by our Systems group.
Weekly meetings are held to keep the entire group Operation tends toward closed shop.
Shifts
Methods of training includes for complete novices, a standard short course in computing (one man per Operation tends toward closed shop.
Shift
Methods of training used are IBM training courses and on-the-job training.
Republic Aviation
Supervisor category does not include manager, Dig-ital Computing & Data Processing Division. Nwnber of analysts shown include only those directly engaged in Applied Mathematics. Programmers shown are all program-analysts for engineering applications, busi-ness applications and programming techniques. Coders only during training period. Clerks include secre-taries and schedulers. Operators include console, tape and peripheral equipment operators. Customer engineers supplied by IBM. In-Out operators include 6 key punch operators and one tape operator. 8-hour shift operations.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used are primarily in-plant training classes, supplemented by off-site training classes held by manufacturer; offsite conferences -Share, ACM, AMS, etc.
Socony
In-Output Operators 1
One additional operator each is used for the second and third shifts. Two are recommended. Two opera-tors should be used for the first shift.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Programmers are trained by IBM Programmers Schools, supplementary programming lectures for new programmers, and training assignments in programming. Operators are trained on-the-job.
Standard Oil California Supervisors operation. Eleven programmers are recommended.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Personnel are trained by internal Computer Center staff and by IBM training courses.
Standard Oil Indiana
One 8-Hour Shift Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes formal classes and on-the-job. Figure for librarian is also included in Analysts-Programmers-Coders, since librarian duties are part-time. Supervisors do not include management-level personnel. Peripheral equipment operators are in-cluded in operators. The figure for Input-Output Operatorsis for keypunchers, verifiers only.
Engi-439 course in Machine Language. Outside programmers are given an Introduction to Machine Computations Course and a course in Algebraic Language.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
8-Hour
Operation tends toward closed shop.
8-Hour the manufacturer. Other personnel have taken eYening education programs and university training at nearby schools.
Westinghouse East Pittsburgh
One 8-Hour Shift
In-Output Operators 1
Key Punch
4
Analysts-Prog-Coders 25 30
Clerks 3 5
Operators 3 3
Key Punch Operators 2 2
One additional operator each is used for the second and third 8-hour shifts. The operators handle all IBM 704 peripheral equipment.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
MURA Supervisors Analysts Programmers Operators
Operation tends toward Seminars are conducted
One 8-Hour Shift
for training purposes.
IBM 704
Ohio State Clerical & keypunching
supplied by manufacturer 4
Operators 3 Part time Full time
3 graduate assistants 10 programmers 1