Maximum Number of Trainees

DOE-STD-1040-93

The trainee should have no doubt that training is terminated and that the

trainee is to immediately stop whatever he/she is doing. The use of a clear,

mutually understandable phrase, such as "hands off," should be spoken in

conjunction with the suspension. When the phrase is used, it should be a

clear signal to the trainee that the instructor has taken over the control of the

work station.

Training should be immediately suspended in the event of unanticipated or

abnormal situations. Since the instructor is responsible for operating the

facility, training should also be suspended whenever the instructor believes

suspension is necessary to ensure safe and reliable facility operation. The

responsibility for assessing all abnormal and accident conditions and taking

action remains with the instructor.

During abnormal or emergency conditions, trainees may provide assistance

(e.g., make narrative log entries, get tools and procedures) at the discretion

of the instructor. The instructor must first decide if the trainee is

knowledgeable and skillful enough to assist in responding to the situation.

When a training session is suspended for the remainder of a shift, the

trainee should sign out of the narrative log. This signifies the official

termination of the training session. In order to achieve some benefit from a

suspended training session, the instructor may allow the trainee to remain at

the work station to observe the instructor perform the assigned task(s). The

trainee must remain in a position to observe without obstructing the

instructor. An exception to this practice would be if training was suspended

for an abnormal or emergency condition, and the condition required

evacuation of all unnecessary personnel. In this case, the trainee must

evacuate from the premises.

4.3.2.6

Maximum Number of Trainees

Normally, on-shift training, when performing OJT, should be conducted one-

on-one. Because of operational commitments or task performance

frequency, it may become necessary to simultaneously train more than one

person on a task. In these cases, the maximum number of trainees allowed

to participate in a training evolution needs to be determined. In making this

determination, consideration should be given to precluding the potential for

adverse effects on the facility. This determination should also reflect the

concern for ensuring effective, high-quality training. Supervisors should

ensure that established limits for number of trainees are observed.