General Qualification Criteria

DOE-STD-1107-97

Appendix A

GENERAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA [adapted from ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, Selection, Qualification, and

Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants, section 4.1 and DOE 5480.20A, Personnel Selection,

Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities]

The level of knowledge, skills, and abilities forms the basis for qualification requirements for key radiation

protection positions at DOE radiological facilities. Radiological control personnel should possess the

knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with their organization position and the responsibilities of that

position (10 CFR 830.120(c)(ii), Personnel Training and Qualification). An acceptable set of qualifications for

key radiation protection positions are provided in this appendix. Qualification is defined in terms of

education, experience, training examination, and any special requirements necessary for performance of

assigned responsibilities. Individuals should be qualified at the time of appointment to the position.

A. Basic Qualification Criteria

In the case of individuals who do not fully meet the literal requirements for a given key radiation protection

position, consideration may be given to the collective experience of the operating organization. Individuals

who do not meet the experience requirements for a position may be assigned to that position provided the

overall operating organization is considered balanced and strong and that DOE approval is obtained on a

case-by-case basis. Individuals temporarily filling a position due to the absence of its principal should

possess, as a minimum, the qualifications required for the corresponding position in the next lower functional

level. Such assignments should be justified and a time period for them specified and documented.

Temporary assignments should not reduce the collective experience requirements specified for that level.

Individuals filling positions having special requirements stated in this document should meet those special

requirements.

Time spent in a structured, job-related development program may be considered experience meeting the

requirements discussed in this appendix if the individual performs tasks or observes and discusses the

performance of tasks similar to those that the individual will be qualified to perform. The structured program

should involve observation and performance of a variety of tasks that cover the range of duties of the

qualified position. The individual should perform the tasks under the direction of a qualified individual. To

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