Alternatives to Experience

DOE-STD-1107-97

Appendix A

1.2.1 Alternatives to Experience

Alternatives to (or exemptions from) experience requirements may be allowed based on a case-by-case

evaluation of the position requirements and the experience that the alternative(s) provide. Alternatives to

experience should be allowed if the alternate experience was acquired by performing duties similar to those

for which the individual seeks qualification. Time spent in training is not considered applicable experience

except as discussed below.

1.2.2 Related Experience

Where course work is related to job assignments, post-secondary education may be substituted for related

experience at a ratio of 2 years of education for 1 year of experience. Total credit for post-secondary

education should not exceed 2 years.

1.3 Special Requirements

This appendix addresses a preference for American Board of Health Physics certification and National

Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists registration for certain positions. Individuals filling key

radiation protection positions should be encouraged to attain these certifications, but should not be excluded

if certification or registration is not attained.

1.4 Training

The Department has promulgated standardized training programs for general employees, radiological

workers, and radiological control technicians. Radiological control technicians and their direct supervisors

should be qualified in accordance with the standardized training for radiological control technicians. The

training needs for other key radiation protection positions may be identified and included in the individual

development plans or in a similar program.

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