Subject Material and Depth

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For further guidance in developing, implementing, and evaluating a continuing training program,

refer to the DOE Guide to Good Practices for Continuing Training.

4.1.1 Subject Material and Depth

The subject material and depth to be covered in the continuing training program should build on

job experiences subsequent to the initial training program. Further emphasis should be placed

on: occurrence reports, facility self-assessment, conduct of operations, changes to applicable

facility procedures and standards, changes to Technical Safety Requirements, facility and

industry operating experience, review of safety-related material, abnormal and emergency

procedures, etc.

4.1.2 Regulatory Training

Regulatory compliance training should be a fixed component of the continuing training program.

This is mandated training, such as HAZMAT or security training, that is required by DOE

Orders, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

etc., and can readily be scheduled in advance.

4.1.3 Methods of Training

The methods that can be used to accomplish continuing training can be essentially the same as

those used for the initial training program; however, there will be less emphasis on the one-on-

one training conducted by the training manager with a new trainee. Portions of the continuing

training may be accomplished by guided self-study or computer-based training (CBT).

4.2 Professional Development Activities

Ongoing professional activities are important in the development of maintenance supervisors.

Professional development activities that support long-range development goals are designed to

address the needs and desires of individual supervisors and complement maintenance

organization and facility goals. Goals can be determined through use of the personnel

performance review process and maintenance managers` identification of activities that will

improve each supervisor`s performance. Professional development activities for maintenance

supervisors may include the following:

visiting other DOE sites to broaden their perspective of maintenance supervision activities

and to stimulate comparison and emulation of good practices

working for short periods in other functional areas in the nuclear organization to broaden

their perspective and understanding of overall facility functions (for example, operations,

engineering, etc.)

attending management and leadership courses

attending technical school or college courses