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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

This guide provides contractor training organizations with information and methods useful in

the development and implementation of continuing training programs using a Systematic

Approach to Training (SAT) process. It can be used with DOE orders, standards, and

handbooks to aid in the development of continuing training programs. It should be used in

conjunction with the DOE Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training and

the DOE Handbook for Alternative Systematic Approaches to Training.

This guide is based on good practices used at DOE and commercial facilities. Contractors

may use these guidelines as they develop or modify their program.

1.2 Discussion

The goals of continuing training are to maintain and enhance the ability of personnel to

perform job assignments and to ensure facility safety and reliability. To achieve these goals, a

continuing training program should cover the knowledge and skills required for safe operations.

The program should also be flexible enough to cover industry operating experiences,

performance problems, facility modifications, and procedure changes. A facility can meet

these needs by ensuring that the continuing training program satisfies the following broad

objectives (as applicable to the facility):

Maintain and upgrade the skills and knowledge necessary for personnel to accomplish

routine and emergency duties

Maintain the employees' awareness and understanding of the need for the safe

operation of the facility

Emphasize the importance to personnel of lessons learned from operating experience

to prevent repetition of errors

Correct personnel performance deficiencies

Evaluate individual and team performance to identify areas for improvement

Train on facility modifications and procedure changes in a timely manner

Maintain teamwork and diagnostic skills

Maintain the level of understanding of applied fundamentals presented in initial training