Radiological Control Technician Supervisors

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Training and Qualification

March 2005

646 Radiological Control Technician Supervisors

Because of the nature of their duties, RCT supervisors would generally be considered to be subject to the education,

training, and skill requirements of 10 CFR 835.103. Training and education standards for RCT supervisors should

be consistent with DOE-STD-1107-97, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Key Radiation Protection Positions at

DOE Facilities.

RCT supervisors should have supervisory and leadership capabilities to direct the work of technicians; effectively

interact with crafts, line supervisors, professional staff, and other managers; and be able to respond and direct others

in emergency and abnormal situations.

RCT supervisors' knowledge of facility radiological control hazards, programs, and procedures should be

reassessed every 2 years. DOE encourages the use of comprehensive oral examination boards in accordance with

Article 643.

Oral examination boards should focus on the ability to analyze situations and supervise subordinates. The RCT

supervisor's depth of knowledge should exceed that expected of an RCT.

647 Subcontracted Radiological Control Technicians

Because their responsibilities closely parallel those of in-house RCTs, subcontracted RCTs would generally be

considered to be subject to the education, training, and skill requirements of 10 CFR 835.103 and should have the

same knowledge and qualifications required of facility technicians performing the same duties. To obviate the need

for full training as an RCT, the training and qualification program should include the following:

Review of resumes to identify technicians with experience in jobs similar to those for which they will be

employed

Written examination and oral evaluation to verify appropriate knowledge level

Identification of the duties technicians will be authorized to perform

Training in facility procedures and equipment associated with the authorized duties

Training on recent operating experience

Observation of on-the-job performances by the radiological control technician Supervisor.

Subcontracted technicians who work at the facility for extended time periods (more than 6 months) should receive

continuing training commensurate with their assigned duties. Completion of an oral examination in accordance

with Article 643 is encouraged.

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