Course Goal - HDBK-1145-2001new0027

Radiological Safety Training for Plutonium Facilities

DOEHDBK11452001

Instructor's Guide

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

COURSE/LESSON PLAN

Course Goal:

Upon completion of this training, the student will have a basic understanding of the

characteristics of plutonium and understand the precautions and safeguards needed for working

in a plutonium facility.

Target Audience:

Individuals who have assigned duties in plutonium facilities are the target audience for this

course.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of management to select and send workers to training who need

the content of the program. When workers can benefit from the course, they can be motivated

to learn the content and apply it on their jobs. Care should be taken to read the course

descriptions along with the information about who should attend. Participants and DOE facilities

alike will not benefit from workers attending training programs unsuitable for their needs.

Description:

This course illustrates and reinforces the skills and knowledge needed to assist personnel with

an understanding of the characteristics of plutonium and the precautions needed for working in

a DOE plutonium facility.

Prerequisites:

Rad Worker II

Length:

2 4 hours (depending on site-specific information)

Objectives:

Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the discovery, importance, and early production of plutonium.

2. Identify the characteristics, grades, and predominant isotopes of plutonium.

3. Identify the following properties of plutonium:

Physical/chemical

Reactivity

Radioactivity

Criticality

4. Identify the radiological hazards of plutonium.

5. Identify the modes of entry and removal techniques for plutonium.