This page contains procedures for Superusers. If you would like to become a superuser, you must contact the training coordinator.

1. Use the operating spec to train your users. Train step by step and don't leave anything out. If there is a problem with the spec, see lab manager. Specs are on our web page and should be brought to the training by each trainee if possible.
2. You will be asked to train every 3 or 4 months depending on number of other superusers.
3. You may train users in your group at anytime. You should notify lab manager in advance. There is no credit or charge (to you) since you are all in same group.
4. Send email to Jamie@icsl.ucla.edu with proposed date and time for your training. Be mindful of classes, downed equipment etc which may pose a problem for training.
5. Groups should include no more than 6 people. Preference should be for students 1st on the wait list (but not all from one professor).
6. Use the training form to sign up all users. Keep one copy in the log book for the particular equipment and send a copy to Jamie.
7. Training is done in 2 steps (for more complex equipment); Step 1 is the superuser demonstrating operation and how the machine works to a small group. Step 2 is having the trainee run the machine alone with the superuser watching (this is done at a different time than step 1). Emphasize using the written spec; this is not a memory test. The superuser watching does not need to be the original (step 1) trainer.
8. After the user has run the machine successfully at the 2nd sign off (if required), send Jamie an email and the user will be put on the authorized user list.
9. Superusers get credit for training while users get charged for training. We must have an accurate list of trainees and the length of time trained.
10. If a student is unable to follow directions, is extremely careless or does not want to listen, notify the lab manager for alternate training. Do not approve anyone you are not comfortable
11. Inform Jamie after the training session about who showed up and how long the session lasted.
12. PERK: Superusers receive priority when waiting to be trained on other machines!!