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1.3

Application

The content of this guide is generally applicable to all DOE reactor and non-reactor nuclear

facilities, with the exception of those topics which relate specifically to reactor activities.

Portions of the programs outlined may not be applicable to all facilities, because operations

department organizations, titles, and responsibilities vary among DOE reactor and non-reactor

nuclear facilities. Facility training personnel can verify the adequacy or improve existing

training programs by adapting the portions of this guide that is applicable to their specific

facility shift supervisor needs.

1.3.1

Discussion

Full implementation of a shift supervisor training program requires a long-term

commitment. Training activities should be carefully managed to produce effective

results. Training plans should be developed, organizations should be staffed with

qualified instructors, and sufficient controls should be applied to ensure delivery of an

effective training program.

Each facility should analyze its training needs to develop a facility-specific training

program. Analysis results should be used to establish learning objectives, test items,

instructional methods, and instructional settings. Performance measures used to

evaluate employee performance and assess training effectiveness can also be derived

from the analysis.

Training programs should be evaluated on a continuous basis to determine the extent

to which established learning objectives are being accomplished. Evaluation results

should be used to improve training plans, facilities, programs, materials, and

procedures. In addition, it is important to implement a systematic method to update

training-program content to incorporate facility modifications, operating experiences,

procedure changes, and changes in job requirements.