Department of Energy - Course Plan - doe-hdbk-1105-2002

DOE-HDBK-1105-2002

Radiological Training for Tritium Facilities

Instructor's Guide

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY - COURSE PLAN

Core Course Material

Course Goal:

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

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

in a tritium facility as outlined in the course objectives.

Target Audience:

Individuals who have assigned duties in Tritium Facilities.

Description:

This course illustrates and reinforces the skills and knowledge needed to provide

personnel with an understanding of the characteristics of tritium and the precautions needed

for working with or around it in a DOE facility. This course is designed to be consistent

with Article 663 of the DOE RSC for individuals who have assigned duties in a tritium

facility.

Prerequisites:

Training which is considered commensurate with site-specific hazards. Radiological

Worker II or the equivalent is recommended prior to receiving or concurrently with this

tritium facilities safety training. Some of the basic concepts contained in Radiological

Worker II are used extensively throughout this training.

Length:

2 - 4 hours (depending on site-specific information)