Interim Qualification

DOE-STD-1063-2000

c. On-the-Job Training. Knowledge of facility processes, systems

requirements, and specialized procedures required to be

demonstrated to a qualifying official.

d. Facility Walkthroughs. A walkthrough of the assigned facilities,

in the presence of a qualifying official, for the purpose of

demonstrating practical skills and thorough knowledge of

selected key elements or systems of the facility.

5.10.3

Interim Qualification. DOE Field Element Managers shall establish

and document the process and the specific requirements to be met

prior to a Facility Representative candidate being assigned to

provide interim coverage in a facility for which he or she is not fully

qualified. Field Element Managers shall formally define and

document the duties and authorities that may be assigned to an

Interim Qualified Facility Representative. Field Element Managers

should minimize the time spent as a Facility Representative under

Interim Qualification. The Field Element Managers should also

determine the compensatory measures to be implemented during

interim periods while no fully qualified Facility Representative is

assigned to a given facility.

5.10.4

Examinations. The Field Element Manager or his designee should

develop formal procedures for the administration of facility

walkthroughs, and written and oral examinations. Additional

information on examinations is available in DOE-HDBK-1204-97 and

DOE-HDBK-1205-97.

5.10.4.1 Facility Walkthroughs. Field Element Managers shall establish

requirements for facility walkthroughs of assigned facilities at

selected points in the Facility Representative qualification

process for demonstrating to a qualifying official practical skills

and knowledge of selected key elements, including safety

systems, structures, and components of the facility.

5.10.4.2 Written Examinations. Upon satisfactory completion of all Qual-

Card requirements, the Field Element Manager or his designee

shall administer a written examination to Facility

Representatives. The examination should include only subjects

on the Facility Representative core and facility-specific Qual-

Cards. The minimum passing grade should be 80%.

5.10.4.3 Oral Examinations. Upon satisfactory completion of the written

examination by the Facility Representative candidate, the Field