Needs Analysis

DOE-STD-1063-2006

5.4

Training. Field Element Managers shall train Facility Representatives in

accordance with DOE O 360.1B, Federal Employee Training with

additional elements defined in this standard. Facility Representative

supervisors should ensure that training materials, qualification cards, and

examinations are periodically updated to reflect changing facility

conditions and new or updated DOE directives.

5.4.1 Needs Analysis. Facility Representative supervisors should ensure a n

analysis of the candidate 's initial training needs is conducted. This is the

process by which the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the position

are ana lyzed to identify formal or informal training, self -study, seminars,

on-the -job-training, briefings, rotational assignments, or other types of

training necessary for effective job performance.

5.4.2 Formal Training . Field Element Managers should ensure that the Facility

Representatives receive the training necessary for the position.

Frequently, appropriate courses and training can be found within the

DOE complex, other Federal agencies, or from non-government sources

within the scientific community to satisfy some of the training needs.

Headquarters offices, in coordination with the field elements, can

develop additional training courses and material to help meet the non-

facility-specific Facility Representative training needs. Close

collaboration among field elements and Headquarters line management

is encouraged to minimize development costs for courses. In cases

where formal course work is not practical, Field Element Managers

should ensure that informal training provides Facility Representatives the

required level of knowledge.

5.4.3 On-the-Job Training . Field Element Managers should establish the "On-

the -Job Training" requirements, regarding the controls, activities,

processes, and specialized procedures necessary for qualification.

Practices such as mentoring of Facility Representative candidates by

qualified, experienced Facility Representatives and providing ample

opportunities for candidates to participate in facility operational

awareness activities are enc ouraged.

5.4.4 Continuing Training. Field Element Managers should establish a

continuing training program to enhance and strengthen the knowledge,

skills and abilities of Facility Representatives, to ensure they are aware

of significant new hazards or activities they may encounter during the

performance of their duties, and to provide a mechanism to share

lessons learned from facilities on the site and across the complex.

Guidance in Appendix D , CONTINUING TRAINING GUIDANCE, should

be used.

5.5

Qualification. Field Element Managers shall qualify each Facility

Representative by a combination of education, experience, and training to