Preparing to Assess Operations-Related Training and Qualification

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

OJT training in progress

Scheduling of training on the plan of the day

Training has a priority and is supported by the line

The formality and atmosphere of training being conducted

Training conducted by the line during lull periods

Logs show training completed that interval with an assessment of accomplishment

Performance or achievement of progress of training is visible

The line and facility has refresher training

Does required reading have training value, Does operations management take advantage of

lessons learned in staff meetings

Does training attend event critiques? Is training on distribution for critiques

Are the near misses of a facility factored into training plans, are industry events used.

Do operators retain what the syllabus describes?

While opportunities to observe specific training items depend on the activity being assessed, it is

likely that training in one form or another will take place during the assessment. Specific training

related events which could be observed might include the following:

An operator undergoing an operational reevaluation as part of their recertification

The recertification of an On-the-Job trainer

An activity drill conducted to determine the effectiveness of the training program

An instructor conducting classroom training

Corrective action training following an abnormal event

The placement or removal of a lockout or tagout

Review of training materials in the hands of the trainees

6.20.4 Interview. Specific questions relevant to the area of conduct of operations in question

should be formulated. While it is possible that a cursory review of the activity's training

program is all that is required, chances are, a more in-depth review of the training program is

126