Alternative Techniques

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associated with a facility, some jobs and many tasks are low risk. The

development of training for ANY job/task should be graded. Within a high-

hazard facility, the consequences of inadequate performance of some tasks

may pose a low risk to the individual, the workforce, the environment, and the

public. Training materials for these tasks do not need to be as detailed or as

formally developed and implemented as the training materials for high-

consequence tasks in the same job. Line and training management are

expected to consider these factors and to make cost-effective training

decisions that meet the expectations and the requirements of the job and the

cognizant DOE field organization.

1.4

Alternative Techniques

The techniques described in this handbook allow latitude in making training

consistent with the job requirements. The fundamental elements of SAT are

the key and a fundamental SAT approach is reflected throughout. Alternative

techniques streamline the processes that have historically been driven by

formal guidance documents. The following alternatives to traditional

approaches, used in conjunction with the information in Appendix A, is

presented to help management consider and select the most reasonable and

cost-effective technique(s) for the specific training and facility needs.

1.4.1 Table-Top

The table-top process is facilitated by a person who is familiar with

table-top techniques and application of the results. For the table-top

technique to be effective, a minimum of one job incumbent and one

supervisor are needed to discuss the task(s) or topic(s).The facilitator

conducts the session(s) and documents the information.

The success of this technique depends primarily on the expertise of

the group and the facilitator's ability to extract and summarize

information and learning strategies. This process is most useful and

effective in analysis, design, and development.

1.4.1.1

Analysis

The table-top method of job analysis typically consists of