Qualifications to Conduct

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NOTE

The subject component(s) or system(s) may have to be configured to comply

with the evaluation instrument (a JPM or equivalent), and necessitate

obtaining permission to change component or system status.

The operational evaluation is used to verify that a trainee has gained the skill and

knowledge to safely operate the components or systems that are related to the position or

the job. The operational evaluation is usually performed at the end of qualification. The

preparations are similar to the performance demonstration except that all tasks that are

performed for the particular qualification are subject to examination. Operational

evaluations should include a representative sampling of critical tasks that cover the range

of duties applicable to the job.

5.4.2

Qualifications to Conduct

The facility should develop a procedure that specifies the requirements for qualification as

an examiner of performance demonstrations or operational evaluations. The basic

qualification requirements should be similar. However, the operational evaluation is a

broad-based examination and requires knowledge of all components, systems, and system

interrelationships in the area of the trainee's qualification.

5.4.3

Conduct

The process for conducting these examinations is contained in the DOE Guide to Good

Practices for On-the-Job Training. The performance demonstrations are conducted based

on the requirements of the qualification standard. For each task the evaluation instrument

should specify the method of performance/accomplishment as: "P" (perform), "S"

(simulate), "O" (observe and discuss), or "D" (discuss).

The operational evaluation should be conducted in accordance with the facility procedure.

The operational evaluation is conducted as a walkthrough with the trainee performing tasks

chosen by the evaluator. An operational evaluation may be performed by using several

JPMs (or equivalent) that represent a cross-section of qualification requirements.

Questions to be asked during the operational evaluation should be developed in advance.