Appendix A Continuing Training, Education and Proficiency Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1173-2003

APPENDIX A

CONTINUING TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PROFICIENCY

PROGRAM

The following list represents suggested continuing education, training and other opportunities are

available for DOE personnel after completion of the competency requirements in this technical

Functional Area Qualification Standard. It is extremely important that personnel involved with this

program maintain their proficiency through continuing education, training, reading, or other

activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences. The list of suggested activities was

developed by the Subject Matter Experts involved in the development of the Functional Area

Qualification Standard and is not all-inclusive.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Criticality safety personnel shall participate in an Office/Facility-specific continuing training and

qualification program that includes the following elements:

Continuing technical education and/or training covering topics directly related to the

criticality safety area as determined appropriate by management. This may include

courses/training provided by the Department of Energy, the Los Alamos Criticality

Experimental Facility (LACEF) 3-day and/or 5-day criticality training courses, other

government agencies, outside vendors, or local educational institutions. Continuing

training topics should also address identified weaknesses in the knowledge or skills of

the individual personnel.

Actively perform the duties of a criticality safety engineer at a Department of Energy

facility a minimum of 24 hours per year.

Attend seminars, symposia, or technical meetings related to criticality safety.

Engage in self-study of new regulations, requirements, or advances related to criticality

safety.

Participation in practical exercises such as emergency or operational drills, simulations,

or laboratory-type exercises.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual Development

Plans.