Education

DOE-HDBK-1003-96

Documentation should clearly state who verifies that instructors meet the minimum qualifications for

the positions they hold. Additional guidance relative to qualification of training personnel may be

found in DOE-STD-1001-96 Guide to Good Practices for Training and Qualification of Instructors.

3.2 Education

Educational requirements should be consistent with those stipulated in DOE Orders and in regulatory

documents. A high school education or General Education Development (GED) equivalent is

recommended for entry into maintenance training programs.

3.3 Physical Attributes

The following physical attributes are recommended for safe performance of assigned tasks:

Natural or corrected near-distance visual acuity

Color vision sufficient to discern system and component color coding

Hearing sufficient to respond properly to audible alarms and use communications systems

Sufficient strength, motor power, range of motion, and dexterity to allow access to facility

equipment and meet job performance requirements.

3.4 Training

The trainee should complete the training described in this guide or be granted an exception in

accordance with Section 5. When an individual has equivalent previous experience, education,

and/or training in a college or university, technical school, or another nuclear facility or military

facility, that individual may be excepted from training.

3.5 Subcontractor Personnel

Training for subcontracted-services personnel should be consistent with the duties being assigned.

These personnel should be qualified on the task they will be performing or should be directly

supervised by a person qualified to perform the task.