Appendix A Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1166-2003

APPENDIX A

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY PROGRAM

The following list represents suggested continuing education, training and other opportunities that

are available for DOE personnel after completion of the competency requirements in this technical

Functional Area Qualification Standard. It is extremely important that personnel involved with this

program maintain their proficiency through continuing education, training, reading, or other

activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences. The list of suggested activities was

developed by the Subject Matter Experts involved in the development of the Functional Area

Qualification Standard and is not all-inclusive.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Deactivation and decommissioning personnel shall participate in an Office/Facility-specific

continuing training and qualification program that includes the following elements:

Continuing technical education and/or training covering topics directly related to the

duties and responsibilities of deactivation and decommissioning personnel as

determined appropriate by management. This may include courses/training provided

by Department of Energy, other government agencies, outside vendors, or local

educational institutions. Continuing training topics should also address identified

weaknesses in the knowledge or skills of the individual personnel.

Actively perform the duties of a deactivation and decommissioning specialist at a

Department of Energy facility a minimum of 40 hours per calendar quarter.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual

Development Plans.