Certification Requirements

DOE-HDBK-6004-99

Certification Requirements

Certified Operators and Supervisors

The program leading to certification for operators and supervisors should be governed by a written

procedure, which includes requirements for documented assessment of the person' qualifications

through examination and operational evaluations. Upon completion of program requirements, the

candidate may be granted certification. The procedure should address the following elements:

Education and Experience

Minimum education and experience requirements should be established. Recommended requirements

are detailed in Appendix D.

Specific Training

Specific training programs should be established to develop or enhance the knowledge, skills, and

ability of certified operators and certified supervisors to perform job assignments. The program

should consist of a combination of classroom and on-the-job training, as it applies to the position and

include training on basic theory and fundamentals, principles of facility operation and operating

characteristics, facility systems, and normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures. The

training curriculum should prescribes the minimum training required for certification, and include

classroom, practical and on-shift training.

Medical Examinations

A candidate for certification should received an initial medical examination by a physician and should

be reexamined at least every 2 years to verify health and physical fitness to perform assigned tasks

safely. Medical examination criteria and documentation should be detailed in the certification

procedure.

Written Examinations

Written examinations should be required for certification candidates.

Oral Examinations

Oral examinations should be required for certification candidates if the position requires the ability

to work proficiently under pressure and to make facility-affecting decisions in real-time scenarios.

Oral examinations may be conducted as a one-on-one walkthrough or as a formal oral board.

Operational Evaluations

Operational evaluations should be required for certification candidates.

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