Time spent in nonpermanent appointments in an in-training position before a permanent appointment to the in-training position is not usually counted towards the requirements of the in-training plan. If the employer determines that the work performed in the nonpermanent appointment and the competencies developed satisfy the training plan requirements, the employer may count the time.

The employer determines if time spent in a position before the position was designated as an in-training position counts towards the requirements of the in-training plan.