Definitions - std10700013

DOE-STD-1070-94

DEFINITIONS

All key terms used in this standard are defined in DOE Order 5480.18A and DOE Order

5480.20, which are referenced in Section 2, Applicable Documents.

INTRODUCTION

In recent years the Department of Energy (DOE) has given increased attention to the

improvement of DOE nuclear facility operations. Internal and external reviews of DOE

activities (e.g., National Academy of Sciences reviews, Technical Safety Appraisals, Tiger

Team Assessments, Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board reviews) have confirmed the need

for this increased attention. These reviews have identified a need for improvement of DOE

nuclear facility personnel training programs, strengthening DOE's role in training, and improved

methods for the evaluation of DOE contractor training programs.

This standard initiates a framework for consistent, systematic evaluation of DOE nuclear facility

training programs through the establishment and use of a uniform set of training program

evaluation objectives and criteria. The performance objectives and criteria contained in the

Appendix to this standard shall be used by DOE Headquarters and field organizations for the

evaluation of nuclear facility training and qualification programs. DOE contractors should also

use these objectives and criteria to perform internal training program evaluations to determine

strengths and weaknesses and to form the basis for improvement action plans. Evaluations

conducted in accordance with this standard should consider prior commitments or action items

in implementation plans for DOE Orders or resulting from previous internal and external

evaluations.

THE EVALUATION PROCESS

5.1 Benefits of Evaluations. Evaluations of training programs are conducted to provide

reasonable assurance that programs are producing competent employees who are capable of

performing their jobs safely and efficiently. This assurance benefits the Department through

increased productivity, increased worker and facility safety, and decreased costs of operation.