Scope - hdbk10030009

DOE-HDBK-1003-96

1. SCOPE

1.1 Purpose

This guide provides recommended education, experience, and training for maintenance personnel.

Training and qualification programs based on the content of this guide should provide assurance that

maintenance personnel perform their jobs safely and competently.

1.2 Background

DOE and contractor representatives identified the need for maintenance personnel training and

qualification guidance. This need was based on the increasing emphasis on properly conducting

maintenance activities in the nuclear industry. Maintenance has become a focal point because of its

impact on facility operation and safety.

This guide was based on a detailed review of maintenance mechanic, electrician, and

instrumentation and control technician Job/Task Analysis (JTA) data. Sufficient common knowledge

and skills were found to include the three disciplines in one guidance document.

This guide to good practices was developed based on the results of the commercial utility industry-

wide JTA, industry operating experience, and general industry Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) training requirements.

1.3 Application

The content of this guide is generally applicable to all DOE reactor and nonreactor nuclear facilities

with the exception of those topics which relate specifically to reactor activities. Portions of the

programs outlined may not be applicable to all facilities because maintenance department

organizations, disciplines, titles, and responsibilities vary among DOE reactor and nonreactor nuclear

facilities. Facility training personnel can verify the adequacy or improve existing training programs by

adapting this guide to their specific facility and individual maintenance disciplines.