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FOREWORD

This Department of Energy (DOE) Handbook, DOE-HDBK-1078-94, Training Program

Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training, describes a systematic method for

establishing and maintaining training programs that meet the requirements and expectations

of DOE Orders 5480.18B, Nuclear Facility Training Accreditation Program, and 5480.20,

Personnel Selection, Qualification, Training, and Staffing Requirements at DOE Reactor

and Non-Reactor Nuclear Facilities. The systematic approach to training (SAT) includes

five distinct, yet interrelated, phases. These phases include analysis, design, development,

implementation, and evaluation. SAT is consistent with other systematically based training

systems such as performance-based training (PBT), training system development (TSD),

instructional systems development (ISD), and other similar methods. For the purposes of

this Handbook, SAT and PBT are interchangeable. The systematic approach method may

also be used in conjunction with other DOE orders and directives that contain personnel

training and qualification requirements.

This Handbook describes the more classical concept and approach to systematically

establishing training programs. However, in some cases this classical approach has proven to

be time- and labor-intensive, especially if excessive detail is expected. The risk and complexity

associated with performance of a job or the nuclear hazard category of the facility affected may

warrant the use of simpler, less detailed alternative methods to achieve results that are both

satisfactory and effective. These methods are discussed in other Departmental and industry

standards.

Users of this Handbook should consider the variety of training options that are available for

establishing and maintaining personnel training and qualification programs. Blending classical

and alternative systematic approaches to training methods often yields the most effective

product. Finally, users should emphasize the fundamental goal of any training program as they

use this Handbook; that is, to prepare workers to do their jobs safely, efficiently, and

effectively, and to protect the work force, the public, and the environment.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data that may

be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:

John A. Yoder

EH-63/GTN

U.S. Department of Energy

Washington, D. C. 20585

Phone (301) 903-5650

Facsimile (301) 903-6172

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