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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

Training programs at Department of Energy (DOE) facilities should prepare personnel to

safely and efficiently operate the facilities in accordance with DOE requirements. This guide

contains information that can be used to develop or validate training programs for technical

staff and managers at DOE nuclear facilities. Training programs based on the content of this

guide should provide assurance that these personnel perform their jobs safely and

competently.

1.2 Background

DOE and various DOE contractors identified a need for guidance regarding training

programs for technical staff and managers. This DOE Guide to Good Practices for Training

of Technical Staff and Managers was developed on the basis of requirements of DOE orders

and on DOE and nuclear industry operating experience.

1.3 Application

DOE Order 5480.20A, "Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for

DOE Nuclear Facilities" contains training program content requirements for nuclear facility

operating organization personnel, including technical staff, managers, and supervisors.

Facilities should use the information in the Technical Staff section of this guide for the

development of training programs to support these positions. The Order also requires that

managers and supervisors participate in the portions of the technical staff training program

as applicable to their jobs. Therefore, manager training programs are also included in this

guide to assist in the revision or development of these programs.

Sections 2, 3, and 6 through 8 contain guidance that applies equally to training programs for

both technical staff and manager training programs. Section 4 contains training program

guidance for the technical staff, and Section 5 contains training program guidance for

managers.