Initial Qualification

DOE-HDBK-1002-96

3. INITIAL QUALIFICATION

3.1 Qualification Levels

This guide does not attempt to establish a minimum or maximum number of qualification

levels. However, it is recommended that more than one level within each classification be

established to allow early entry of trained personnel into the work force and also to provide a

career path. Qualification levels should be defined and included in job descriptions, and the

training needs for each level should be identified during design of individual training programs.

3.1.1 Chemical Operator Classifications

These good practices should be taken as indicative of the training necessary to achieve the

highest qualification level in each classification. Each individual may not need to qualify for

every task. Training should include fundamentals applicable to the tasks for which the

individual is being qualified. Fundamentals will ordinarily be defined by a job analysis. The

trainee should demonstrate mastery of the tasks or type of tasks assigned under the direction

of a designated qualified person prior to assuming independent responsibility for those tasks.

Incumbents should be qualified at their present level before advancing to the next level.

3.1.2 Chemical Operator Trainers

Minimum qualifications for all chemical operator training positions should be documented for

the following areas:

Education

Training experience

Knowledge of process theory

Applicable job experience.

Documentation should clearly state who verifies that instructors meet the minimum

qualifications for the positions they hold. Additional guidance relative to the qualification of

training personnel may be found in the DOE-HDBK-1001-96 Guide to Good Practices for

Training and Qualification of Instructors.