Full Qualification - STD106320000038

DOE-STD-1063-2000

5.10.6

Full Qualification. Upon completion of all elements of qualification,

designated facility line managers within the field element should

review and confirm satisfactory completion of the training

requirements and eligibility of the candidate to become a Facility

Representative. Qualification is granted by the Field Element

Manager or designee. Upon assignment of Facility Representatives

to a different or additional facility or site, Field Element Managers

or their designees should identify any additional qualification

requirements that are necessary for a Facility Representative to

complete for that facility or site.

5.10.7

Requalification. DOE Field Element Managers shall require Facility

Representatives to requalify every three years. DOE Field Element

Managers shall establish the specific requalification training

designed to update and maintain the qualifications of Facility

Representatives. Field Element Managers shall document the

requalification process which shall as a minimum include the

following:

a. Items added to the Facility Representative Qualification Card

since the individual's last qualification or requalification.

b. A comprehensive written and/or oral examination covering new

material and selected material from the initial qualification

process.

5.10.8

Proficiency. Field Element Managers shall formally define

proficiency requirements. These requirements shall include actions

required to regain proficiency following periods of inactivity as a

Facility Representative, and the length of time which triggers a

need for proficiency training. As part of the proficiency

requirements, Facility Representatives should periodically

participate, either in their normal role or as observers, in in-plant

drills which enable Contractor operating personnel to maintain

proficiency in tasks performed in response to off-normal or accident

situations.

5.10.9

Continuing Training. Field Element Managers should establish

continuing training to enhance and strengthen the knowledge, skills

and abilities of Facility Representatives. Examples of continuing

training include but are not limited to: regular updates through

briefings or self-study of lessons learned information; self-study of

relevant technical journals; pursuing an academic course of study

in related technical or management fields; and temporary duty

assignments to perform related technical or management functions.