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4. INITIAL TRAINING

An initial training program should be established to develop and enhance the skills, knowledge,

and abilities of STA trainees at DOE reactor and non-reactor nuclear facilities to perform their

job assignments. The program should consist of a combination of classroom-type and

on-the-job training and should include simulator and laboratory training (for those facilities that

have a simulator or laboratory facilities), as it applies to the STA position.

The guidance in this section and in Appendix A provides the basis for establishing the initial

training program. Appendix A contains learning objectives and recommended learning

activities to support the enhancement of training materials for initial training. Additional

facility-specific subjects may be added to the initial training program for shift technical advisors,

as deemed appropriate, by management.

The facility manager, the facility manager's staff, and other senior managers and selected

personnel (e.g., top-performing STAs) should conduct training and mentoring sessions with

STA trainees to discuss and promote areas that include commitment to high standards of

performance and nuclear safety. Some of these sessions should be conducted in a

one-on-one setting and some should consist of small group activities. Training should be

conducted, evaluated, and documented through the use of qualification guides, discussion

outlines, or checklists. Use of qualifications guides is an excellent method of tracking progress

through the training program. Some portions of initial training may also be accomplished

through on-the-job interaction with other appropriate departments within the nuclear

organization or on-shift as an STA under instruction.

Standards of excellence throughout the operating organization should be stressed during the

training. The role of the STA, which is to independently advise the shift supervisor concerning

normal and abnormal facility operations, should be stressed during training. Management

expectations of STA performance should be provided while presenting positive role models to

foster development of the trainee.

4.1 General Orientation Training

This section provides STA trainees with an overall indoctrination in departmental and facility

philosophy, and acquaints the trainees with site facilities, interdepartmental responsibilities,

and communications. This section is designed to expand upon the training received in general

employee training.