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events at other plants. As training programs and methods have improved since the TMI

accident, the nuclear industry has relied more and more on the case study to teach the lessons

learned from industry events. By reviewing actual plant events in detail, trainees are

challenged with analyzing actual situations and problems.

1.3 Application

Case studies can be used in training programs for managers and supervisors, control

room teams, maintenance personnel, process operators, and other disciplines at DOE

facilities. This method works well in initial and continuing training programs. Case studies

can be developed for various issues that include technical problems, plant events,

management concerns, or a combination of these. Commercial utilities and other

organizations have developed case studies on a variety of subjects.

DOE facilities subject to training accreditation can use this guide to assist them in

meeting the applicable Training Accreditation Program (TAP) performance criteria contained

in the Training Program Manual (TAP 1). Specifically, using case studies will help meet

Criteria 6.6 and 9.2. Criteria 6.6 states in part "Continuing training content

includes...training on...facility and industry events...." Criteria 9.2 states, "Training

activities encourage direct trainee participation in the learning process." (The DOE Guide to

Good Practices for Continuing Training can provide information and methods useful in the

development and implementation of continuing training programs.)

Facilities can use the methods and information presented in this guide to improve

existing training programs and comply with DOE Order 5000.3A, "Occurrence Reporting

and Processing of Operations Information." DOE Order 5000.3A Section 8.c(2) states in

part:

"Contractors for each facility or group of facilities shall collect and

disseminate to their personnel the operations information obtained from their

facilities and the lessons to be learned from this information.... The Facility

Manager should...identify good practices and lessons learned from other

facilities that can be used in his/her facility."

In addition, DOE Order 5480.20, "Personnel Selection, Qualification, Training, And

Staffing Requirements At DOE Reactor And Non-Reactor Nuclear Facilities" contains

requirements for incorporation of industry operating experience, training on identified

performance problems, and other subjects that must be taught to certain Category A and B

nuclear facility personnel.