Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1171-2003

APPENDIX A

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY

PROGRAM

The following list represents suggested continuing education, training and other opportunities

that are available for safeguards and security personnel after completion of the competency

requirements in this technical functional area qualification standard. It is extremely important

that personnel involved in safeguards and security maintain their proficiency through

continuing education, training, reading, or other activities such as workshops, seminars, and

conferences. The list of suggested activities was developed by the subject matter experts

involved in the development of the functional area qualification standard and is not all-

inclusive.

Based on the knowledge and experience of the Subject matter experts, it is suggested that the

training activities outlined below are necessary to maintain proficiency in the Safeguards and

Security Functional Area after completion of the competencies in the Standard and other

requirements of the Technical Qualification Program.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Advanced Development and Professional Training (ADAPT)

The Nonproliferation and National Security Institute (NNSI) offers the Advanced Development

and Professional Training (ADAPT) program for individuals who have been assigned to a new

job, or have had additional functions added to their assigned duties. ADAPT can also apply to

those who wish to train for career enhancement and broaden their current knowledge and

skills. ADAPT provides highly tailored job-specific training and draws from past education,

training and certification to assist in evaluating individual training needs. For more information,

log onto the NNSI home page at WWW.NNSI.DOE.GOV.

Professional Enhancement Program (PEP)

The NNSI also offers the Professional Enhancement Program (PEP). This program provides

incentive for cross training and career broadening by formally recognizing achievement in

safeguards and security (S&S) disciplines through a diploma program and provides a guide for

qualification. PEP applies to those who have been working in an S&S discipline(s) and who

want recognition for their education, training, and certification. By taking core technical and

elective courses, participants may receive a professional diploma or a master diploma based

on the level of training and experience within their chosen functional area. For more

information, log onto the NNSI home page at WWW.NNSI.DOE.GOV.