Types of Training

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5.2.1 Types of Training

Training procedures should address initial, continuing, remedial, and special training programs. Initial

training develops the knowledge and skills necessary for the proper performance of job functions.

Continuing training maintains and enhances proficiency in performing currently assigned, safety-related

job functions by:

Reviewing selected information or skills presented during initial training based on feedback from

job incumbent performance and other sources identified by the operating organization

Providing more in-depth instruction in job-related subjects

Providing information on changes in equipment or procedures affecting the job

Distributing lessons learned from facility and industry operating experience.

Remedial training is the training and retesting of individuals whose knowledge or skills are found to be

inadequate through tests or evaluation of on-the-job performance and also to upgrade an employee's

entry-level knowledge and skills if they are found to be lacking. Special training provides information or

develops skills needed for special job assignments, such as supervisory or manager training, or

infrequent activities (e.g., activities conducted at intervals greater than two years). These activities are

not normally a part of the continuing training program. Rather, they are included in training programs on

an as-needed basis.

5.2.2 Training Program and Procedures

Training procedures should include a brief description of each training program that is provided by the

facility. The organizational unit or position responsible for the analysis, design, development,

implementation, and evaluation of training should be identified for each program. The job positions for

which each program is provided should be clearly indicated. The procedures should describe training

that is provided to the facility employees, subcontractors and temporary employees, outside agency

personnel, and escorted/unescorted visitors. Initial, continuing, and special training should be provided

to all employees whose job functions affect facility safety and/or reliability.

5.3 Training Organization

Each facility should have a clearly defined training organization staffed with qualified personnel. If a

facility has several training organizational units, their relationships and responsibilities should be clearly

defined. The training organization's structure, accountability, functional responsibilities, level of

authority, and lines of communication should facilitate accomplishing the established training goals and

objectives. The organizational structure should be reviewed periodically for effectiveness and revised to

achieve training goals and objectives.

The authority of the training organization and the responsibilities and authorities of each position in the

training organization should be understood by all affected individuals. The authority of each position in

the training organization to make decisions affecting training and to commit resources to accomplish

training activities should be clearly defined. Each individual's authority should be sufficient to carry out