Discussion - hdbk1118990008

DOE-HDBK-1118-99

Maintain the professionalism of personnel

Maintain excellence in operating practices, procedures, and facility design.

The continuing training program material and content should be periodically reviewed and

approved by line and training management. Additional training should be considered for an

individual or group, depending on the following:

Individual or team performance on the job

Individual or team performance in training

Qualification/Certification requirement changes

Requests for additional training from facility personnel

Discretionary training identified by line management.

Continuing training should be a priority effort for every facility. Activities that require major

rescheduling or deferral of training should require senior management approval.

The continuing training program should address the following:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities that support important or difficult tasks

Team training that should include scenarios that involve the entire operating staff (this

includes maintenance and technical support)

Training cycles designed around a cluster of related tasks, including associated theory,

procedures, systems, and integrated operations

Evaluations of each employee and team for comprehension of the training delivered

during each training cycle. Before returning the employees or team to their effected

duties, correct any identified weaknesses that could impact facility safety or reliability.

Evaluate individual and/or team performance on a periodic basis prior to conducting

additional training to accurately assess understanding of subject matter presented.

Each facility should use a formal process to evaluate and provide feedback on the

effectiveness of its continuing training program. Evaluation and resultant improvements

should be implemented on an ongoing basis. Line management should review and approve

revisions to the continuing training program.