Part 1 Radiological Control Training and Qualification

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Training and Qualification

March 2005

PART 1 Radiological Control Training and Qualification

611 Purpose

This provisions of this chapter ensure that individuals are trained to work safely in and around radiological hazards and to

maintain their individual radiation exposure and the radiation exposures of others ALARA. Training provisions in this

chapter apply to individuals entering controlled areas at DOE sites and other individuals who are responsible for

developing and implementing radiological control measures.

612 Standardization

10 CFR 835.901 establishes requirements for radiation safety training programs for two classes of individuals:

1) individuals who are permitted unescorted access to controlled areas or occupationally exposed to radiation; and

2) individuals who are permitted unescorted access to radiological areas or perform unescorted assignments as a

radiological worker. Within this Standard, these training programs are referred to as General Employee Radiological

Training and Radiological Worker Training (I and II), respectively. In addition, 10 CFR 835.103 establishes

requirements for the education, training, and skills of individuals who are responsible for developing and implementing

measures necessary for ensuring compliance with 10 CFR 835. DOE sponsored the development of core courses and

training materials and recommends the use of these materials to achieve consistency in the level and quality of training

given Department-wide. In establishing local training programs, DOE's core courses should be utilized to the extent

practicable and supplemented with site-specific information. Core course training material developed and maintained by

DOE Headquarters (EH) consists of lesson plans, viewgraphs, student handbooks, qualification standards, question

banks, and Program Management Guides.

Radiation safety training programs are necessary to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 835.901. Training programs

for members of the public, general employees, and radiological workers should be developed consistent with Parts

2, 3, and 6 of this Chapter to ensure compliance with these requirements. Additional training programs consistent

with those discussed with those discussed in Parts 5 and 6 of this Chapter may be necessary to ensure compliance

with the education, training, and skills requirements of 10 CFR 835.103. Affected individuals may include, but not

be limited to, managers, supervisors, technical specialists, researchers, clerks, and engineers.

DOE's core course training material, supplemented by site-specific training materials, should be used to the extent

practicable to satisfy the training requirements of both 10 CFR 835.901 and 10 CFR 835.103. DOE has sponsored

the development of standardized courses for:

General Employee Radiological Training

Radiological Worker I and II Training

Radiological Control Technician Training

Radiological Assessor Training

Radiological Support Personnel Training

Radiological Control Manual Training for Supervisors

Higher Level Training for Supervisors

Plutonium Facility Training

Radiological Training for Tritium Facilities

Radiological Safety Training for Accelerator Facilities

Radiological Safety Training for Uranium Facilities

ALARA Training for Technical Support Personnel

Radiological Safety Training for Radiation Producing Devices

Successful completion of the entire core academic component of a DOE core course at one DOE site within the past

two years should be recognized by other DOE sites. Allowances may also be made for individuals who have

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