Nuclear Training Programs

Draft 4/5/2006

FUNCTIONAL AREA GOAL:

To be developed

REQUIREMENTS:

To be developed

GUIDANCE:

To be developed

Performance Objective 1: Contractor Program Documentation

To be developed

Performance Objective 2: Contractor Program Implementation

2.1 Management and Administration of Training and Qualification Programs: The facility is organized, staffed, and managed to facilitate planning, directing, evaluating, and controlling a systematic training process that supports the facility mission(s).

Criteria

Facility line management has overall responsibility and authority for the content and effective conduct of the training and qualification program(s).
An organization/person within line management is responsible for the implementation of the training and qualification program(s).
Goals, objectives, and plans are in place to describe the implementation of the training and qualification programs.
Training records are maintained to support management information needs and to provide required historical data.
Training developed and/or implemented by personnel or organizations other than the operating contractor's staff is monitored and controlled to ensure that it meets applicable facility requirements.
Training facilities, equipment, and materials effectively support training activities.

2.2 Development and Qualification of Training Staff: Training staff (contractor and subcontractor) possess the technical knowledge, experience, and the developmental and instructional skills required to fulfill their assigned duties.

Criteria

The training staff have and maintain the education, experience, and technical qualifications for their respective positions.
A training program is implemented to ensure that training staff gain the knowledge and skills required for their position.
A continuing instructional skills training program is implemented to maintain, improve, and update the knowledge and skills of incumbent training staff based, in part, on the results of instructor evaluations.

2.3 Trainee Entry-level Requirements: Trainees meet the minimum requirements for entry into the training program.

Criteria

Entry-level requirements are established for each position and include as applicable the minimum education, experience, technical, and medical requirements.
Personnel selected for and/or assigned to the operating organization meet the prescribed entry-level requirements prior to being assigned to a position.
Training program entry-level requirements are reviewed and revised as necessary on the basis of evaluation of trainee performance.

2.4 Determination of Training Program Content: Program content for competent job performance is identified, documented, and included in the training programs, as appropriate.

Criteria

The tasks required for competent job performance are identified and documented through a systematic analysis of job requirements. The training program is based on the results of this analysis.
Current facility safety analysis report, procedures, technical and professional references, DOE Guidelines and Orders, and industry operating experience are referenced as applicable to establish both initial and continuing training.
Training for Technical Staff personnel is based on an assessment of position duties and responsibilities.

2.5 Design and Development of Training Programs: Training program materials identify and support the knowledge and skills needed by trainees to perform tasks associated with the position for which training is being conducted. The content of initial training prepares the trainee to perform the job for which the candidate is being trained. The content of continuing training maintains and improves incumbent job performance.

Criteria

Learning objectives are derived from tasks selected for training. Learning objectives describe knowledge and skills required for successful job performance and are specified in observable and measurable terms.
Lesson plans and other training materials used in the selected training setting (e.g., classroom, laboratory, simulator, individualized instruction, on-the-job training, etc.) are accurate, support the learning objectives, and promote effective delivery of training.
Review, approval, and control requirements are established and utilized for all training materials.
A continuing training program is in place and maintains and improves the knowledge and skills of job incumbents.

2.6 Conduct of Training: Training is conducted in the setting most suitable for the particular training content. Training is consistently and effectively presented using approved lesson plans and other training guides.

Criteria

Training is conducted using approved and current training materials.
Training replicates actual job conditions to the extent practical, and allows for direct participation by the trainees.
On-the-job training is conducted and evaluated by designated personnel who have been instructed in program standards and methods.
Laboratory training is effectively and consistently presented.
Simulator training is effectively and consistently presented, where appropriate.

2.7 Trainee Examinations and Evaluations: Individual trainees are examined and/or evaluated on a consistent and regular basis to ensure that learning is taking place and that trainees are acquiring the knowledge and skills required to work efficiently and safely at their jobs.

Criteria

Trainees are evaluated regularly using written, oral, and/or performance examinations and quizzes.
Examinations (both written and oral) and OJT, laboratory, or simulator performance evaluations are based on learning objectives, administered consistently, controlled, and documented.
The content of written and oral examinations is changed at intervals sufficient to prevent compromise.
Development, approval, security, administration, and maintenance of written and oral examinations, and performance evaluations are formally controlled.
Remedial training and reevaluation are provided when examination or performance standards are not met.

2.8 Training Program Evaluation: A systematic evaluation of training effectiveness and its relation to on-the-job performance is used to ensure that the training program conveys all required skills and knowledge.

Criteria

A comprehensive evaluation of individual training programs is conducted by qualified individuals on a periodic basis to identify program strengths and weaknesses.
Instructional skills and technical competencies of instructors are evaluated regularly.
Feedback from trainee performance during training is used to evaluate and refine the training program. Feedback from former trainees and their supervisors is used to evaluate and refine the training program.
Change actions (e.g., procedure changes, equipment changes, facility-specific and operating experience) are monitored and evaluated for their applicability to initial and continuing training programs and are incorporated in a timely manner. Changes in job scope are evaluated to determine the need for revision of initial and continuing training programs.
Improvements and changes to initial and continuing training are systematically initiated, evaluated, tracked, and incorporated to correct training deficiencies and performance problems.
Training materials are maintained current, based upon the results of training program evaluations.
Training facilities are evaluated to determine their effect on the training process.

Performance Objective 3: DOE Line Management Oversight

To be developed

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