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3. INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM

The goal of the initial training program is to provide supervisors with the knowledge and skills

necessary to perform their supervisory duties in a manner that promotes safe and reliable

facility operations. The training program framework is detailed in Appendices A and B, which

describe the content and process for conducting training to address particular management,

technical, and administrative subjects. The training scope should be based on individual needs

that were identified from the selection process. This training program should normally be

completed prior to assignment to a supervisory position.

3.1 Individual Training Plans and Prerequisites

Determining initial training program content for an individual should be a joint effort among the

supervisor/manager, the individual, and the facility training department. Appendices A and B

provide the basis for maintenance and training managers to establish the initial maintenance

supervisor training program. The initial training program should address areas identified in the

evaluation as needing improvement. Regardless of the subjects/topics selected, initial training

should always reinforce the cultural understanding of the facility vision, mission, and goals such

that the individual supports facility philosophies, policies, and standards.

Facility line management may assign personnel as maintenance supervisors before completing

all of the initial training recommended in Appendices A and B. However, subjects identified in

Appendices A and B with asterisks (*) should be provided as prerequisites before they perform

supervisory duties independently. Facility line and training managers establish individual

training plans by selecting topics that a supervisor needs to master essential supervisory skills.

The maintenance manager should approve the training plan for the individual. The remaining

initial training subject matter should be scheduled for completion within a reasonable time (e.g.,

within one year).

Upper management should conduct training/coaching sessions with all potential supervisors to

communicate, discuss, and promote areas that include the facility's commitment to high

standards of performance and safety. Standards of professionalism and excellence throughout

the organization should be stressed during these sessions. Some of these sessions are

conducted one-on-one or in small groups because of the subject matter. Additionally, personnel

should be provided with good role models to foster development.

3.2 Exceptions From Training

Candidates for the maintenance supervisor position may be excepted from training in

accordance with DOE Order 5480.20A, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training

Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. The preferred method of excepting personnel from

training is by proficiency testing. In all cases, the requisite examinations to establish

qualification shall be completed.