Operator Knowledge cont'd

DOE-STD-1037-93

design and components, and operating characteristics. Personnel whose job interfaces with

specific unique processes may benefit from additional training in one or more of the

following subject areas:

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics (classical and/or

Electronics

nuclear)

Heat Transfer and Fluid

Industrial Safety

Flow

For example: the operator of an emergency diesel generator is not responsible for operation

of the cooling water supply system; however, the operator may benefit from fundamental

training in heat transfer and fluid flow to better understand the impact of diesel generator

operation on the cooling water system flows and temperatures.

One effective method for identifying specific training needs and developing appropriate

training material is the systematic approach to training (SAT). Certain DOE facilities are

required to implement SAT, and extensive documentation has been prepared to assist

facilities in this process. Appendix A identifies some of the resources available for

implementing SAT.

Appendix A also lists some of the training materials that are available for study in certain

fundamental subject areas. These materials are designed to be used in individual self-paced

study, so they may be used as part of a formal or informal training program.

Many facilities over the years have used cross-training, i.e., training in some aspects of

others' job responsibilities, to familiarize personnel with interfacing or unique processes.

Cross-training may be part of a formal training program, or it may be performed by rotating

personnel to different shift positions as part of an overall familiarization.